Portrayal Of Religious Ethos In Chaudhuri's Writings

The present research paper is modest attempt to study religious ethos in the select writings of Nirad C. Chaudhuri. He is especially known for his famous autobiography entitled The Autobiography of an Unknown Indian published in 1951. His love – hate relationship with India and her culture is debatable topic. He was familiar not only with English literature but also with Sanskrit literature. His attitude towards Indian culture and religion is fraught with controversy. He strongly believed that “all that was good and living within us was made, shaped, and quickened by the same British rule.” His portrayal of religious ethos is most important aspect of his writing.