Lokmanya Tilak [antikvár]

FOREWORD This biography of Lokmanya Tilak by Shri A. K. Bhagwat and Shri G. P. Pradhan is a valuable addition to the literature on this subject available in English. There are different sides to Tilak's life of which the most prominent is his political contribution. He gave the dynamic message to us that" Swaraj is my birth right and I shall have it". His force of character, moral conviction and the courage to stand up and suffer for the cause of India's freedom are brought out vividly in this volume. Tilak's patriotism was a blend of political, moral and religious strands. Tilak was not otily a political leader but also a great scholar and journalist. His mind had a comprehensive sweep embracing ancient literature and modern science. He illuminated every subject he took up. Tilak had faith in the validity and relevance of the ancient ideals of this country to modern Hfe. His monumental work, the Gita Rahasya is a testimony to it. At a time when there is a great deal of insecurity and aimless drift in spite of frantic activity, he speaks to us of the need for inward discipline and compassion for man. I have no doubt that this book will reveal to the readers the universality of Tilak's mind and essential faith in what one may call the ' family of man'. Dr. S. Radhakrishnan