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Gyanendra Nath Chakravarti
Philosopher

Gyanendra Nath Chakravarti

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Representing Theosophy and becoming Lucknow University’s first vice-chancellor.

The Influence of Theosophy · Spirituality and Psychism

Born
1861
Birthplace
Unknown
Died
7 October 1936

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Gyanendra Nath Chakravarti

Gyanendra Nath Chakravarti was an Indian scholar and theosophist whose career included mathematics teaching and university leadership.

Early life

Education

Attended school in Banaras and earned law and arts degrees at the University of Calcutta.

Career

  1. 1893

    Chicago

    Spoke at the World’s Parliament of Religions.

  2. 1893

    Allahabad

    Became professor of mathematics.

  3. 1920

    Lucknow University

    Appointed its first vice-chancellor.

Selected work

The Influence of Theosophy

Wrote on modern Indian life and teachings.

Spirituality and Psychism

Published a Theosophical pamphlet.

Beyond work

Family

His wife Monica Devi later became the spiritual teacher known as Yashoda Ma.

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