Of all the ideal alien ladies who had been inspired by the Aurobindo Ashram trust, Pondicherry, Sister Nivedita was perhaps at the top from the eyes of the researchers. Even her books were published and she (Margaret Elizabeth Noble) served humanity by estblishing an Ashram in Kolkata. Mother Tressa dedicated herself to the cause of suffering rich cultural heritage of India during the twentieth century. She made a major role in the upliftment of humanity in general and Indians in particular. Much has been said on the Mother who bagged the Nobel Prize. But Sister Nivedita is still in oblivion. Their political, social, religious and spiritual concern served as undercurrent to revive the rich tradition of India. The works have been published in seventeen volumes by Sri captioned The Complete Works Of Sister Nivedita by Ramakrishn Sharda Mission during the birth centenary year of Sister Nivedita (1967-1968), as a homage to her hallowed memory in four volumes. In 1975 another volume entitled Sister Nivedita’s Lectures and Writings comprising her contribution to various journalism, newspapers, and other manuscripts were published by the same authority. It was only in 1982 that the adwait ashram of Ramakrishna Mission, Kolkata became popular. Much has been said about Nivedita’s biography and her social services but full length study of her literary contribution is yet to be made. She came in contact with Swami Vivekananda in November, 1895. Swamiji’s teachings aroused Margaret’s dormant religious aspirations and her earnest desire was to serve humanity unselfishly. Combined with her comprehensive mind was a remarkable largeness of heart and deep insight of love which prompted Nivedita to interpret Indian religion and thought, art and literature, custom and tradition . About sixteen books of Nivedita have so far been published which are the reservoir of her vision. Here an attempt will be made to analyse her works in the light of feminism with a view to showing path to the modern Indian womenfolk to come ahead to lead humanity to absolute peace, pleasure and spintualism which is the dire need of the hour.
Research Scholar, Dept. of English, Magadh University, Bodh-Gaya
