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	== Writings ==		== Writings ==

			Dr. Das wrote for many Theosophical journals. The [[Union Index of Theosophical Periodicals]] lists '''[https://theosophicalsociety.org.au/union_index/entries?q=Bhagavan+Das&s=author 127 articles by Bhagavan Das]''' and '''[https://theosophicalsociety.org.au/union_index/entries?q=Bhagavan+Das&s=title 35 articles about him]'''.

			=== Articles ===

			=== Books and pamphlets ===
	Dr. Das wrote numerous books and pamphlets in English and Hindi, on a wide range of topics including Theosophy, Indian nationalism, education, and translations of Sanskrit texts. These are in alphabetic sequence:		Dr. Das wrote numerous books and pamphlets in English and Hindi, on a wide range of topics including Theosophy, Indian nationalism, education, and translations of Sanskrit texts. These are in alphabetic sequence:

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	* '''''The Spiritualisation of the Science of Politics by Brahma-Vidya'''''. Adyar, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1919.		* '''''The Spiritualisation of the Science of Politics by Brahma-Vidya'''''. Adyar, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1919.
	* '''''The Superphysics of the Great War'''''. Adyar, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1916.		* '''''The Superphysics of the Great War'''''. Adyar, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1916.

	Dr. Das also wrote for many Theosophical journals. The [[Union Index of Theosophical Periodicals]] lists 127 articles by or about the name [http://www.austheos.org.au/cgi-bin/ui-csvsearch.pl?search=Bhagavan+Das&method=exact Bhagavan Das].

	== Additional resources ==		== Additional resources ==

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	== Work for the Theosophical Society ==		== Work for the Theosophical Society ==

	After hearing a speech given by Annie Besant he joined The Theosophical Society in 1894.<ref>"Bhagavan Das," at [http://www.theosophycanada.com/bhagavan-das.php Theosophy Canada web page].</ref> He collaborated with Mrs. Besant in many initiatives, but strongly opposed her exhaltation of [[Jiddu Krishnamurti]] as the [[World Teacher]], and particularly the way in which participation in the [[Order of the Star in the East]] was promoted in Central Hindu University.<ref>"Bhagavan Das," at [http://www.theosophycanada.com/bhagavan-das.php Theosophy Canada web page].</ref> He wrote about that subject in his pamphlet, "The Central Hindu College and Mrs. Besant." He remained always loyal to the Theosophical Society, however, and served as General Secretary for the Indian Section. He made great contributions to Theosophical literature, and his best-known work is '''''The Essential Unity of All Religions'''''. One of his friends in the Society was [[Ananda Coomaraswamy]]<ref>William W. Quinn, ''The Only Tradition'' (Albany, NY: State University of New York Press, 1997), 109-110.</ref>		After hearing a speech given by Annie Besant he joined The Theosophical Society in 1894.<ref>"Bhagavan Das," at [http://www.theosophycanada.com/bhagavan-das.php Theosophy Canada web page].</ref> He collaborated with Mrs. Besant in many initiatives, but strongly opposed her exhaltation of [[Jiddu Krishnamurti]] as the [[World Teacher]], and particularly the way in which participation in the [[Order of the Star in the East]] was promoted in Central Hindu University.<ref>"Bhagavan Das," at [http://www.theosophycanada.com/bhagavan-das.php Theosophy Canada web page].</ref> He wrote about that subject in his pamphlet, "The Central Hindu College and Mrs. Besant." He remained always loyal to the Theosophical Society, however, and served as General Secretary for the Indian Section. He made great contributions to Theosophical literature, and his best-known work is '''''The Essential Unity of All Religions'''''. One of his friends in the Society was Ananda Coomaraswamy<ref>William W. Quinn, ''The Only Tradition'' (Albany, NY: State University of New York Press, 1997), 109-110.</ref>

	== Career as educator ==		== Career as educator ==

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	== Work for the Theosophical Society ==		== Work for the Theosophical Society ==

	After hearing a speech given by Annie Besant he joined The Theosophical Society in 1894.<ref>"Bhagavan Das," at [http://www.theosophycanada.com/bhagavan-das.php Theosophy Canada web page].</ref> He collaborated with Mrs. Besant in many initiatives, but strongly opposed her exhaltation of [[Jiddu Krishnamurti]] as the [[World Teacher]], and particularly the way in which participation in the [[Order of the Star in the East]] was promoted in [[Central Hindu University]].<ref>"Bhagavan Das," at [http://www.theosophycanada.com/bhagavan-das.php Theosophy Canada web page].</ref> He wrote about that subject in his pamphlet, "The Central Hindu College and Mrs. Besant." He remained always loyal to the Theosophical Society, however, and served as General Secretary for the Indian Section. He made great contributions to Theosophical literature, and his best-known work is '''''The Essential Unity of All Religions'''''. One of his friends in the Society was [[Ananda Coomaraswamy]]<ref>William W. Quinn, ''The Only Tradition'' (Albany, NY: State University of New York Press, 1997), 109-110.</ref>		After hearing a speech given by Annie Besant he joined The Theosophical Society in 1894.<ref>"Bhagavan Das," at [http://www.theosophycanada.com/bhagavan-das.php Theosophy Canada web page].</ref> He collaborated with Mrs. Besant in many initiatives, but strongly opposed her exhaltation of [[Jiddu Krishnamurti]] as the [[World Teacher]], and particularly the way in which participation in the [[Order of the Star in the East]] was promoted in Central Hindu University.<ref>"Bhagavan Das," at [http://www.theosophycanada.com/bhagavan-das.php Theosophy Canada web page].</ref> He wrote about that subject in his pamphlet, "The Central Hindu College and Mrs. Besant." He remained always loyal to the Theosophical Society, however, and served as General Secretary for the Indian Section. He made great contributions to Theosophical literature, and his best-known work is '''''The Essential Unity of All Religions'''''. One of his friends in the Society was [[Ananda Coomaraswamy]]<ref>William W. Quinn, ''The Only Tradition'' (Albany, NY: State University of New York Press, 1997), 109-110.</ref>

	== Career as educator ==		== Career as educator ==

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	Dr. Das also wrote for many Theosophical journals. The [[Union Index of Theosophical Periodicals]] lists 127 articles by or about the name [http://www.austheos.org.au/cgi-bin/ui-csvsearch.pl?search=Bhagavan+Das&method=exact Bhagavan Das].		Dr. Das also wrote for many Theosophical journals. The [[Union Index of Theosophical Periodicals]] lists 127 articles by or about the name [http://www.austheos.org.au/cgi-bin/ui-csvsearch.pl?search=Bhagavan+Das&method=exact Bhagavan Das].

	== ~~Other~~ resources ==		== Additional resources ==
	* [https://www.theosophy.world/encyclopedia/das-bhagavan Das, Bhagavan] at Theosophy World.		* [https://www.theosophy.world/encyclopedia/das-bhagavan Das, Bhagavan] in Theosophy World.
	* Browning, K., '''''An epitome of the "Science of the Emotions": A Summary of the Work of Pandit Bhagavan Das Published under that Title'''''. London: Theosophical Publishing House, 1925.		* Browning, K., '''''An epitome of the "Science of the Emotions": A Summary of the Work of Pandit Bhagavan Das Published under that Title'''''. London: Theosophical Publishing House, 1925.
	* Ginsberg, Allen. '''''Ah, Bhagavan Das Singing'''''. 1972.		* Ginsberg, Allen. '''''Ah, Bhagavan Das Singing'''''. 1972.

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	== Early years and education ==		== Early years and education ==

	Bhagavan Das was born in Varanasi, India on [[January 12]], 1869 into a landholding family of bankers. An excellent scholar, he completed his B. A. at the age of sixteen and M. A. (Philosophy), in Calcutta, at eighteen.<ref>"Das, Bhagavan," in [~~http~~://theosophy.ph/~~encyclo~~/~~index.php?title=~~Das,~~_Bhagavan Theosopedia~~].</ref> After schooling he became a Deputy Collector, and magistrate in Uttar Pradesh from 1890 to 1899. <ref>"Das, Bhagavan," in [~~http~~://theosophy.ph/~~encyclo~~/~~index.php?title=~~Das,~~_Bhagavan Theosopedia~~].</ref><ref>"Life," at [http://drbhagwandas.com/life.php DrBagwandas.com].</ref> Later in life, he was honored with an LL.D (Doctor of Laws) degree at Benares and Allahabad. Some sources describe the honorary degree as a Doctorate in Literature, and he could well have received more than one honor.		Bhagavan Das was born in Varanasi, India on [[January 12]], 1869 into a landholding family of bankers. An excellent scholar, he completed his B. A. at the age of sixteen and M. A. (Philosophy), in Calcutta, at eighteen.<ref>"Das, Bhagavan," in [https://www.theosophy.world/encyclopedia/das-bhagavan Das, Bhagavan] at Theosophy World..</ref> After schooling he became a Deputy Collector, and magistrate in Uttar Pradesh from 1890 to 1899. <ref>"Das, Bhagavan," in [https://www.theosophy.world/encyclopedia/das-bhagavan Das, Bhagavan] at Theosophy World..</ref><ref>"Life," at [http://drbhagwandas.com/life.php DrBagwandas.com].</ref> Later in life, he was honored with an LL.D (Doctor of Laws) degree at Benares and Allahabad. Some sources describe the honorary degree as a Doctorate in Literature, and he could well have received more than one honor.

	Dr. Das's son, '''Sri Prakasa''' (3 August 1890 – 23 June 1971) was an Indian freedom fighter who became Governor of Assam (1949-1950), Governor of Madras (1952-1956), and Governor of Bombay (1956-1962).<ref>Elise Nisewanger letter to Richard Chesrow. January 3, 1958. Chesrow Family Collection. Records Series 25.23. Theosophical Society in America Archives.</ref>		Dr. Das's son, '''Sri Prakasa''' (3 August 1890 – 23 June 1971) was an Indian freedom fighter who became Governor of Assam (1949-1950), Governor of Madras (1952-1956), and Governor of Bombay (1956-1962).<ref>Elise Nisewanger letter to Richard Chesrow. January 3, 1958. Chesrow Family Collection. Records Series 25.23. Theosophical Society in America Archives.</ref>
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	== Political activism ==		== Political activism ==

	Dr. Das was a very active supporter of Indian nationalism and freedom from British rule. "In 1921 Das was sentenced to one year imprisonment by the British for association with the Non-Cooperative Movement, but was released after only five weeks on a motion of the Government. For many years Das served on the All-India Congress Committee and was elected to the Legislative Assembly in Uttar Pradesh in 1934."<ref>"Das, Bhagavan," in [~~http~~://theosophy.ph/~~encyclo~~/~~index.php?title=~~Das,~~_Bhagavan Theosopedia~~].</ref> Like Gandhi, he opposed rioting as a form of protest.		Dr. Das was a very active supporter of Indian nationalism and freedom from British rule. "In 1921 Das was sentenced to one year imprisonment by the British for association with the Non-Cooperative Movement, but was released after only five weeks on a motion of the Government. For many years Das served on the All-India Congress Committee and was elected to the Legislative Assembly in Uttar Pradesh in 1934."<ref>"Das, Bhagavan," in [https://www.theosophy.world/encyclopedia/das-bhagavan Das, Bhagavan] at Theosophy World.</ref> Like Gandhi, he opposed rioting as a form of protest.

	== Later years ==		== Later years ==

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	'''Bhagavan Das''' (1869-1958) was an Indian Theosophist and educator who served as General Secretary of the Indian Section and as Secretary of [[Central Hindu College]].		'''Bhagavan Das''' (1869-1958) was an Indian Theosophist and educator who served as General Secretary of the Indian Section and as Secretary of [[Central Hindu College]].

	<b>NOTE:</b> He should not be confused with an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhagavan_Das_(yogi) American yogi and singer] ~~and~~ using the same name, who is best known as the teacher of Ram Dass. Another Bhagwan Das (1927-2010) was an Ambedkarite and historian of the dalit movement.		<b>NOTE:</b> He should not be confused with an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhagavan_Das_(yogi) American yogi and singer] using the same name, who is best known as the teacher of Ram Dass. Another Bhagwan Das (1927-2010) was an Ambedkarite and historian of the dalit movement.

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	Bhagavan Das was born in Varanasi, India on [[January 12]], 1869 into a landholding family of bankers. An excellent scholar, he completed his B. A. at the age of sixteen and M. A. (Philosophy), in Calcutta, at eighteen.<ref>"Das, Bhagavan," in [http://theosophy.ph/encyclo/index.php?title=Das,_Bhagavan Theosopedia].</ref> After schooling he became a Deputy Collector, and magistrate in Uttar Pradesh from 1890 to 1899. <ref>"Das, Bhagavan," in [http://theosophy.ph/encyclo/index.php?title=Das,_Bhagavan Theosopedia].</ref><ref>"Life," at [http://drbhagwandas.com/life.php DrBagwandas.com].</ref> Later in life, he was honored with an LL.D (Doctor of Laws) degree at Benares and Allahabad. Some sources describe the honorary degree as a Doctorate in Literature, and he could well have received more than one honor.		Bhagavan Das was born in Varanasi, India on [[January 12]], 1869 into a landholding family of bankers. An excellent scholar, he completed his B. A. at the age of sixteen and M. A. (Philosophy), in Calcutta, at eighteen.<ref>"Das, Bhagavan," in [http://theosophy.ph/encyclo/index.php?title=Das,_Bhagavan Theosopedia].</ref> After schooling he became a Deputy Collector, and magistrate in Uttar Pradesh from 1890 to 1899. <ref>"Das, Bhagavan," in [http://theosophy.ph/encyclo/index.php?title=Das,_Bhagavan Theosopedia].</ref><ref>"Life," at [http://drbhagwandas.com/life.php DrBagwandas.com].</ref> Later in life, he was honored with an LL.D (Doctor of Laws) degree at Benares and Allahabad. Some sources describe the honorary degree as a Doctorate in Literature, and he could well have received more than one honor.

			Dr. Das's son, '''Sri Prakasa''' (3 August 1890 – 23 June 1971) was an Indian freedom fighter who became Governor of Assam (1949-1950), Governor of Madras (1952-1956), and Governor of Bombay (1956-1962).<ref>Elise Nisewanger letter to Richard Chesrow. January 3, 1958. Chesrow Family Collection. Records Series 25.23. Theosophical Society in America Archives.</ref>

	== Work for the Theosophical Society ==		== Work for the Theosophical Society ==

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	== Other resources ==		== Other resources ==
			* [https://www.theosophy.world/encyclopedia/das-bhagavan Das, Bhagavan] at Theosophy World.
	* Browning, K., '''''An epitome of the "Science of the Emotions": A Summary of the Work of Pandit Bhagavan Das Published under that Title'''''. London: Theosophical Publishing House, 1925.		* Browning, K., '''''An epitome of the "Science of the Emotions": A Summary of the Work of Pandit Bhagavan Das Published under that Title'''''. London: Theosophical Publishing House, 1925.
	* Ginsberg, Allen. '''''Ah, Bhagavan Das Singing'''''. 1972.		* Ginsberg, Allen. '''''Ah, Bhagavan Das Singing'''''. 1972.

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	'''Bhagavan Das''' (1869-1958) was an Indian Theosophist and educator who served as General Secretary of the Indian Section and as Secretary of [[Central Hindu College]].		'''Bhagavan Das''' (1869-1958) was an Indian Theosophist and educator who served as General Secretary of the Indian Section and as Secretary of [[Central Hindu College]].

	<b>NOTE:</b> He should not be confused with an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhagavan_Das_(yogi) American yogi and singer] and using the same name, who is best known as the teacher of Ram Dass. Another Bhagwan Das (1927-2010) was an Ambedkarite and historian of the dalit movement.		<b>NOTE:</b> He should not be confused with an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhagavan_Das_(yogi) American yogi and singer] and using the same name, who is best known as the teacher of Ram Dass. Another Bhagwan Das (1927-2010) was an Ambedkarite and historian of the dalit movement.

	== Early years and education ==		== Early years and education ==

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	Dr. Das was a very active supporter of Indian nationalism and freedom from British rule. "In 1921 Das was sentenced to one year imprisonment by the British for association with the Non-Cooperative Movement, but was released after only five weeks on a motion of the Government. For many years Das served on the All-India Congress Committee and was elected to the Legislative Assembly in Uttar Pradesh in 1934."<ref>"Das, Bhagavan," in [http://theosophy.ph/encyclo/index.php?title=Das,_Bhagavan Theosopedia].</ref> Like Gandhi, he opposed rioting as a form of protest.		Dr. Das was a very active supporter of Indian nationalism and freedom from British rule. "In 1921 Das was sentenced to one year imprisonment by the British for association with the Non-Cooperative Movement, but was released after only five weeks on a motion of the Government. For many years Das served on the All-India Congress Committee and was elected to the Legislative Assembly in Uttar Pradesh in 1934."<ref>"Das, Bhagavan," in [http://theosophy.ph/encyclo/index.php?title=Das,_Bhagavan Theosopedia].</ref> Like Gandhi, he opposed rioting as a form of protest.

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	== Later years ==		== Later years ==

	Dr. Bhagavan Das died on [[September 18]], 1958.		Dr. Bhagavan Das died on [[September 18]], 1958.

			[[File:Bharat Ratna.jpg\|250px\|right\|thumb\|Bharat Ratna award]]
	== Awards and honors ==		== Awards and honors ==

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	"A '''prominent road in New Delhi''' is named after him and '''a colony''' is also named after his name in Sigra area of Varanasi 'Dr. Bhagwan Das Nagar.'"<ref>"Dr. Bhagwan Das," at [http://drbhagwandas.com/life.php DrBhagwandas.com].</ref> After his death, on January 12, 1969, India issued a '''stamp''' in commemoration. A '''centenary book''' was printed.<ref>"Dr. Bhagvandas" at [http://www.indianpost.com/viewstamp.php/Issue%20Date/year/1969/month/1/DR.%20BHAGVANDAS IndianPost.com].</ref>		"A '''prominent road in New Delhi''' is named after him and '''a colony''' is also named after his name in Sigra area of Varanasi 'Dr. Bhagwan Das Nagar.'"<ref>"Dr. Bhagwan Das," at [http://drbhagwandas.com/life.php DrBhagwandas.com].</ref> After his death, on January 12, 1969, India issued a '''stamp''' in commemoration. A '''centenary book''' was printed.<ref>"Dr. Bhagvandas" at [http://www.indianpost.com/viewstamp.php/Issue%20Date/year/1969/month/1/DR.%20BHAGVANDAS IndianPost.com].</ref>
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	The '''Dr. Bhagwandas Central Library''', also known as the Bhagwandas Swadhyaypith, was established in the year 1921 at Kashi Vidya Pith, the first Indian university founded by Indians. "This library has a great collection of books of humanities, social sciences, and science.<ref>"MGKVP Varanasi" at [http://www.varanasi.org.in/mahatma-gandhi-kashi-vidyapeeth Varanasi.org web page].</ref>		The '''Dr. Bhagwandas Central Library''', also known as the Bhagwandas Swadhyaypith, was established in the year 1921 at Kashi Vidya Pith, the first Indian university founded by Indians. "This library has a great collection of books of humanities, social sciences, and science.<ref>"MGKVP Varanasi" at [http://www.varanasi.org.in/mahatma-gandhi-kashi-vidyapeeth Varanasi.org web page].</ref>