The Mahatmas Pupil (1893)
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ISBN10: 1104660970
ISBN13: 9781104660970
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Jun 13 2009
Pages: 232
Weight: 0.70
Height: 0.49 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781104660970
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Jun 13 2009
Pages: 232
Weight: 0.70
Height: 0.49 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Mahatma's Pupil is a novel written by Richard Marsh and was first published in 1893. The story is set in India during the British colonial period and follows the life of a young man named Paul Vanderhoff. Paul is a British man who has grown up in India and has become fascinated with the spiritual teachings of the country. He becomes a student of a powerful and mysterious Indian guru known as the Mahatma.Under the guidance of the Mahatma, Paul learns about the ancient spiritual practices of India and begins to experience mystical visions and experiences. However, his devotion to the Mahatma is tested when he falls in love with a young woman named Elsa. Elsa is the daughter of a British officer and is engaged to be married to another man. Paul must navigate his feelings for Elsa while also remaining true to his spiritual journey.As the story progresses, Paul becomes embroiled in a political conspiracy involving the Indian independence movement. He must use his knowledge and spiritual powers to help his Indian friends fight against British oppression. The novel explores themes of spirituality, colonialism, and love, and is a fascinating glimpse into the cultural and political landscape of India during the late 19th century.Overall, The Mahatma's Pupil is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that offers insight into the complex relationship between India and Britain during a tumultuous period in history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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