“Whatever gods there be, there is something godlike in man, as there is also something of the devil in him.” - Jawaharlal Nehru, The Discovery of India.
The Discovery of India was written by India's first Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru during his imprisonment in 1942–1946 at Ahmednagar fort in Maharashtra by the British before the independence of India. This book is widely regarded as a classic and provides a concise depiction of Indian history, philosophy and culture. It was published in 1946 and has since acquired the status of a classic.
In this book Pandit Nehru starts from the ancient Indian history, leading up to the last years of the British Raj. Analysing texts from the Vedas to the Upanishads, epics such as the Mahabharata and the Ramayana and personalities like the Buddha and Mahatma Gandhi, Pandit Nehru brings to life an ancient culture and land that has been the base and headquarters of some of the world's great traditions of philosophy, science and art, and almost all its major religions.
We present the audiobook of this masterpiece, which is a must listen for every Indian.
© 2020 Storyside IN (Audiobook): 9789353983291
Release date
Audiobook: 24 June 2020
“Whatever gods there be, there is something godlike in man, as there is also something of the devil in him.” - Jawaharlal Nehru, The Discovery of India.
The Discovery of India was written by India's first Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru during his imprisonment in 1942–1946 at Ahmednagar fort in Maharashtra by the British before the independence of India. This book is widely regarded as a classic and provides a concise depiction of Indian history, philosophy and culture. It was published in 1946 and has since acquired the status of a classic.
In this book Pandit Nehru starts from the ancient Indian history, leading up to the last years of the British Raj. Analysing texts from the Vedas to the Upanishads, epics such as the Mahabharata and the Ramayana and personalities like the Buddha and Mahatma Gandhi, Pandit Nehru brings to life an ancient culture and land that has been the base and headquarters of some of the world's great traditions of philosophy, science and art, and almost all its major religions.
We present the audiobook of this masterpiece, which is a must listen for every Indian.
© 2020 Storyside IN (Audiobook): 9789353983291
Release date
Audiobook: 24 June 2020
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prakash
10 Jul 2020
Had read the book a couple of decades ago and again in this tumultuous attitude towards Nehru period I wanted to revisit his reverie of India and it rejuvenated my concept of India and re affirmed the integrity of Nehru towards humanity in general and India in particular..
Sanjay
7 Sept 2020
Excellent narration
Ajoy
21 Mar 2021
Nehru a Giant intellectual. Must read for all Indians at least
Atul
14 Aug 2022
An elementary look at India’s history from the tinted glasses of Nehru. There is literally no research, no re-editing and no revision. It’s a funny retelling of India’s history in the most juvenile way possible.
Ankit
29 Dec 2021
“Democracy and socialism are means to an end, not the end itself.”- Jawaharlal Nehru ji
Sanjay
26 Oct 2021
Greatly informative
Somdeep
23 Jul 2022
"Ordinarily national unity is taken for granted. Only when it is challenged or attacked, or attempts are made to disrupt it, is unity really appreciated, and a positive reaction to maintain it takes place. Thus sometimes attempts at disruption actually help to weld that unity."This isn't just a book written by one of the finest thinker and smartest politician of India.. it's a journey.. Close your eyes and enjoy the journey.. ❤️
Sanket
27 Mar 2022
Good
MK
30 Dec 2021
Very few books can reach this height and depth of knowledge captured in this book
Ravikumar
19 Dec 2022
Good
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