{"product_id":"on-being-indian-the-organic-intellectual-mystical-poetry-and-lineages-of-indian-rationalism","title":"On Being Indian : The Organic Intellectual, Mystical Poetry, And Lineages Of Indian Rationalism","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn Being Indian: The Organic Intellectual, Mystical Poetry, and Lineages of Indian Rationalism\u003c\/strong\u003e by Amit Chaudhuri is an essay that examines questions of identity, citizenship, politics and culture in contemporary India. Originally delivered as a talk at Jamia Millia Islamia University in New Delhi and later published as an essay, the book reflects on the protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act in 2020 and explores what these events reveal about the idea of being Indian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCombining political reflection, intellectual history and literary criticism, Amit Chaudhuri considers how Indian thought has developed through diverse traditions of reasoning, creativity and social engagement. The book challenges simple divisions between the secular and the religious while exploring the voices and ideas that emerge beyond conventional academic spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn Being Indian: The Organic Intellectual, Mystical Poetry, and Lineages of Indian Rationalism\u003c\/strong\u003e presents a thoughtful examination of the events, debates and ideas surrounding the Citizenship Amendment Act protests. Rather than offering a purely journalistic account, Amit Chaudhuri uses the moment as a starting point to reflect on larger questions of identity, democracy and cultural expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe essay draws connections between political events, literary traditions and intellectual histories, exploring how Indian rationalism, mystical poetry and everyday forms of thought contribute to conversations about society. It considers the role of thinkers who emerge from varied backgrounds and challenge established ways of understanding public life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Discover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReflections on the Citizenship Amendment Act protests of 2020.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuestions surrounding identity and the meaning of being Indian.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe relationship between politics, culture and intellectual history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn exploration of secular and religious categories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnections between mystical poetry and Indian rationalist traditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA literary and philosophical approach to contemporary issues.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders interested in Indian politics and society.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents of culture, literature and intellectual history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders exploring ideas of identity and citizenship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThose interested in Amit Chaudhuri’s essays and criticism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn Being Indian: The Organic Intellectual, Mystical Poetry, and Lineages of Indian Rationalism\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a nuanced meditation on contemporary India through the combined perspectives of politics, literature and cultural history. Amit Chaudhuri presents a rigorous yet imaginative exploration of how people understand identity, ideas and belonging.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amit Chaudhuri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54534092423443,"sku":"BY36.234","price":380.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/booksandyou.in\/products\/on-being-indian-the-organic-intellectual-mystical-poetry-and-lineages-of-indian-rationalism","provider":"Books and You","version":"1.0","type":"link"}