Bhagwan Das (1869-1958): As an intellectual figure meaningful only in enormous dimensions he towers above the rest of them, and as a leader in the national movement he stands out among others like a philosopher, educationist and an activist. He had various contributions that were geared towards producing a self-reliant India with its own cultural origin. Interestingly, he was also attached to Akhil Bharatiya Hindu Mahasabha (ABHM) that was also a multidimensional approach to the national problems.
Bhagwan Das- The Philosopher
Being a very deep philosopher Bhagwan Das ventured in deep explorations of the ancient wisdom that existed in India especially Vedantic philosophy and comparative religion. His masterpiece, including the “Science of Peace” and the “Science of the Emotions” were aimed at exploring the ethical and psychological bases of human life, and supported the ideas of inner harmony as the cornerstone of the overall society. He tried to combine both the East and West philosophical thought.
Bhagwan Das- Contemporary Indian Educational System
Bhagwan Das made significant contributions towards the establishment of the contemporary Indian educational systems. In 1921 he cofounded the Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith in Varanasi. It envisioned this institution as a national university without colonialism that was aimed at delivering education with its emphasis on educational and philosophical upliftment to achieve a prosperous and independent nation on the intellectual depositions of its civilisation.
The legacy of Bhagwan Das lies in his deep philosophical works and the long-lasting educational institutions that he contributed to building and which to date continue their work in the vision of a knowledgeable, ethical and self-aware nation, Indian culture and values, self-reliance and patriotic feeling.
Bhagwan Das and Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya
Moreover, Bhagwan Das worked in coordination with Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya in Banaras Hindu University (BHU) establishment activities. His intellectual vision aided to incorporate holistic outlook composed of scientific inquiry, spiritual and cultural knowledge.
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