The Story of My Experiments with Truth · Character
Mrs. Besant
A prominent theosophist and Indian independence activist.
minor
Also known as Mrs. Besant
First appearance: part ii xxviii poona and madras
Mrs. Besant shows up with force in Acquaintance with Religions. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Mentioned as a theist convert from atheism; Gandhi reads her book 'How I Became a Theosophist' and follows her conversion controversy.
Mrs. Besant first appears in 0055 part ii xxviii poona and madras.
In Acquaintance with Religions: Mentioned as a theist convert from atheism; Gandhi reads her book 'How I Became a Theosophist' and follows her conversion controversy.
Later, in In Benares: Gandhi visits her in Benares to pay respects after her illness.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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