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About The Book: An Indian Study of Love and Death is a profound work by Sister Nivedita, exploring the spiritual and philosophical aspects of love and death from an Indian perspective. The book delves into the concepts of love, devotion, and the afterlife in Hinduism, highlighting their interconnectedness with the soul's journey. Nivedita discusses the role of selflessness in love and the Indian view of death as a transition rather than an end. Drawing from her experiences in India and teachings of Swami Vivekananda, she presents a distinctive interpretation of these universal themes, shedding light on the deeper spiritual truths of Indian culture. About The Author: Sister Nivedita (1867-1911) was an Irish teacher, author, and social activist, known for her association with Swami Vivekananda and dedication to India. After meeting Vivekananda in 1895, she moved to Calcutta in 1898, where she opened a girls' school and played a vital role during the 1899 plague epidemic. Despite her close ties to the Ramakrishna Mission, she distanced herself due to her nationalist activities, avoiding British persecution. Nivedita, who died in 1911, left a significant impact on Indian education and nationalism. Her works, including "The Web of Indian Life" and "Cradle Tales of Hinduism," aimed to dispel Western myths about Indian culture and Sri Ramakrishna (1836-1886) was a renowned Indian mystic and saint whose teachings emphasized the unity of all religions and the pursuit of spiritual truth. His profound insights and devotion to God profoundly influenced modern Hindu thought and inspired the Ramakrishna Order, promoting spiritual harmony and self-realization and Swami Vivekananda (1863-1902) was an influential Indian Hindu monk and philosopher, known for introducing Vedanta and Yoga to the Western world. He was the chief disciple of Ramakrishna and played a crucial role in raising interfaith awareness and elevating Hinduism to a major world religion. His impactful speech at the 1