In The Great God's Hair (1904)

By F.W. Bain and Francis William Bain

Book Overview

The Great God's Hair is a novel written by Francis William Bain and first published in 1904. The story is set in India and follows the life of a young man named Chandra Lash, who is born into a Brahmin family and raised to become a priest. However, Chandra is not content with his life as a priest and yearns for something more.One day, while wandering in the forest, Chandra comes across a beautiful woman named Sita, who is believed to be an incarnation of the goddess Kali. Chandra becomes obsessed with Sita and begins to believe that she holds the key to his spiritual enlightenment. He joins a group of devotees who worship Sita and becomes her most devoted follower.However, Chandra's obsession with Sita leads him down a dangerous path, as he becomes increasingly detached from the world around him and begins to lose touch with reality. He becomes convinced that he is the chosen one who will lead the world to a new age of enlightenment, and he sets out on a mission to spread his message to the masses.The Great God's Hair is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of spirituality, obsession, and the search for meaning in life. Bain's vivid descriptions of India and its people bring the story to life, and his portrayal of Chandra's descent into madness is both compelling and tragic. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in Indian culture and spirituality, as well as for fans of literary fiction.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164679848
• ISBN13: 9781164679844
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 0.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"