A collection of essays on three influential figures in Indian history: Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, and Dayananda Saraswati. Written by Indian philosopher and yogi Sri Aurobindo, this book explores the political and spiritual legacies of these men, and their impact on India’s cultural and intellectual landscape. From Tilak’s role in the Indian independence movement to Dayananda’s promotion of Vedic teachings, these figures represent a complex and often controversial history that continues to shape modern India.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.