Vidyasagar, the Great Indian Educationist and Philanthropist

by Ananta Kumar Roy

VIDYASAGAR

THE GREAT INDIAN EDUCATIONIST
AND
PHILANTHROPIST.

BY
Ananta Kumar Roy, M. A., B. L.

Ray &. Co.
38, Panchanon Ghose Lane,
CALCUTTA
1921

All rights reserved.

Published by
Rohini Kumar Ray
of Ray & Co.,
38, Panchanan Ghose Lane, Calcutta.

Printed by S. K. Chatterjee,
BANI PRESS
12 1, Chorebagan Lane, Simla, Calcutta

PREFATORY NOTE.

This monograph is an attempt to depict the life and character of an Indian reformer of the last century whose only worship was silent work. Earnestness was the keynote of all his efforts; he was no respecter of sham. Mastering as he did the collective wisdom of ages, he set forward to fulfil his mission of rejuvenating old India. Failures he was prepared to brave and turn to account. Difficulties only steeled him. He met bigotry by rishi-like catholicity. That his living personality might inspire others to do likewise is the fervent prayer of the author.

CONTENTS.

1. Chapter—

   page

2. I.

   —Early Years ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

   1

3. II.

   —Enters Fort William College ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

   18

4. III.

   —Principal, Sanskrit College ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

   40

5. IV.

   —After Retirement from Service ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

   65

6. V.

   —Darker Days ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

   91

7. VI.

   —Later Life ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

   114

8. VII.

   —Homewards ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

   132

9. VIII.

   —Conclusion ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

   138

Vidyasagar