A compilation of this kind on Indian Culture was first suggested to me by my friend, Professor Radhakrishnan, the Vice- Chancellor of the Andhra University. The aim of the following selections is to give the young Indian student of to-day a critical account of the highest achievements of ancient India in the field of literature, art, education, ethics and religion. The passages selected are (with one exception) from writers who are acknowledged authorities in their respective subjects. Though the book consists of chapters taken from seven different authors, it possesses a unity. While doing full justice to the genius of ancient India and its great achievements, it points out at the same time its limitations and drawbacks, and suggests in many places how India could best assimilate the culture of Europe. Madras, May 1934., D. S. S. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Hesperides Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. Keywords: Ancient India Vice Chancellor Education Ethics Indian Culture Andhra University Radhakrishnan Art Education Assimilate Canons Trf Ith Compilation Ka Exception Unity Aim | A Book Of Indian Culture by D S Sarma, Paperback | Indigo Chapters