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* Browning, K., '''''An epitome of the "Science of the Emotions": A Summary of the Work of Pandit Bhagavan Das Published under that Title'''''. London: Theosophical Publishing House, 1925. | * Browning, K., '''''An epitome of the "Science of the Emotions": A Summary of the Work of Pandit Bhagavan Das Published under that Title'''''. London: Theosophical Publishing House, 1925. | ||
* Ginsberg, Allen. '''''Ah, Bhagavan Das Singing'''''. 1972. | |||
* Khanna, D. P. S. '''''Dr Bhagwan Das as a Social Thinker'''''. Delhi: Shree Publishing House, 1983. 244 pages. Exhaustive bibliography of Dr. Bhagwan Das's works, p. 241-244. | * Khanna, D. P. S. '''''Dr Bhagwan Das as a Social Thinker'''''. Delhi: Shree Publishing House, 1983. 244 pages. Exhaustive bibliography of Dr. Bhagwan Das's works, p. 241-244. | ||
* Prakasa, Sri. Bharat-Ratna Dr. Bhagavan Das'''''. Meerut, India: Meenakshi Prakashan, 1970. "Remembered by his son, Sri Prakasa." | * Prakasa, Sri. Bharat-Ratna Dr. Bhagavan Das'''''. Meerut, India: Meenakshi Prakashan, 1970. "Remembered by his son, Sri Prakasa." | ||
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Bhagavan Das (1869-1958) was an Indian Theosophist and educator who served as General Secretary of the Indian Section and as Secretary of Central Hindu College.
Awards and honors
In 1955, Dr. Bhagavan Das was awarded the Bharat Ratna, also called the gem of India, the Republic's highest civilian award.
After his death, on January 12, 1969, India issued a stamp in commemoration. A centenary book was printed.
Writings
- The Essential Unity of All Religions. Adyar, Madras, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1932. Wheaton, IL, Theosophical Press, 1966, 1939. 683 pages. Other editions and publishers; also published in Hindi. This book is widely held in libraries throughout the world.
- "The Central Hindu College and Mrs. Besant". Chicago, IL: Divine Life Press, 1913. 25 pages. Signed in Benares, India on July 17, 1913. This pamphlet expresses his disappointment with Mrs. Besant in the way that Central Hindu College was made into Banaras Hindu University. It discusses the Order of the Star in the East in some detail, as is Mrs. Besant's insistence on a pledge of obedience to her among E. S. T. members; his perception of her as vindictive; his perception of neo-Theosophy; and the establishment of the [[Theosophical Educational Trust.
Other resources
- Browning, K., An epitome of the "Science of the Emotions": A Summary of the Work of Pandit Bhagavan Das Published under that Title. London: Theosophical Publishing House, 1925.
- Ginsberg, Allen. Ah, Bhagavan Das Singing. 1972.
- Khanna, D. P. S. Dr Bhagwan Das as a Social Thinker. Delhi: Shree Publishing House, 1983. 244 pages. Exhaustive bibliography of Dr. Bhagwan Das's works, p. 241-244.
- Prakasa, Sri. Bharat-Ratna Dr. Bhagavan Das. Meerut, India: Meenakshi Prakashan, 1970. "Remembered by his son, Sri Prakasa."
- Rutherford, H. C. The Message of Bhagavan Das on the Present Significance of the Vedic Social Order. Richmond Hill, Surrey, England, 1962. "New Atlantis Foundation. Lecture".
- Shastri, Raja Ram, and others, Eds. Dr. Bhagavan Das, 1869-1969: a Centenary Volume. Varanasi: Kashi Vidyapith, 1969.