Indian Theosophist and public figure (1869–1958) who advocated for national freedom from British rule. ALS, five pages, 6.25 x 8.25, personal letterhead, February 18, 1955. Letter to Gregg M. Sinclair. In part: “You there said you would come round again two years later. You have not, & so disappointed hopes aroused in us. It cannot be ‘financial stringency’—such as has middle class of India in its grip—because U.S.A. Pockets are bursting with excess of contents and tens and hundreds and thousands of millions of precious greenbacks are being showered in generous ‘charity’ on various deserving objects, and also being spent on hydrogen bombs to keep the Russian Bear in Awe. Only, unluckily, it declines to be so held, & howls the more ferociously & loudly. India’s P.M. Nehru was a lone voice for banning bombs…I am bringing out a 5th edn. Of my favorite book, ‘Essential Unity of All Religions.’ Perhaps it would have been better to call it ‘Universal Religion’ or ‘Essential Religion’ or ‘Common Core of All Religions.’ But it is too late to change, &, also, none of these names would have brought out significance of existing name exactly.” In fine condition, with light toning and a paperclip mark and impression to the top. RR Auction COA.
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