Rama's Labyrinth: A Biographical Novel (Women of...

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Born in British India to an itinerant Sanskrit scholar, Rama defied social boundaries to recite the sacred legends. Eventually, she appeared before a panel of experts in British Calcutta, earned the title Pandita, and became a public lecturer until she married. As a widow, Rama returned to her profession before traveling to England for further education at Cheltenham. While there, Rama accepted Christian baptism. Rama continued on to America where she raised funds for her still-existing ashram near Pune, India.

Rama’s Labyrinth is the true inspirational story of one woman’s quest for self-discovery and spiritual growth.

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Sandra writes historical fiction. Her latest book, "Ambition, Arrogance & Pride" focuses on 18th century Salem MA. Sandra also blogs about history, travel, and other topics that catch her attention. For more information about Sandra, visit her website https://www.sandrawagnerwright.com

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Twelve are Baptized

While Rama was away at the Christian camp meeting, twelve of her students decided to be baptized. Rama's example of simple faith pulled the girls. Rama didn't know if this was a triumph or a disaster. The school was funded as a secular school. Hindus allowed child widows to attend, but wouldn't accept students being baptized. And Rama was still engrossed in her own crisis of faith. This wasn't like praying for a farm. This was Rama's cherished school. But Rama had no time for sponsorship politics. A greater crisis loomed.

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Rama's Labyrinth: A Biographical Novel (Women of Determination and Courage)

Though no one specifically mentioned the baptisms, word spread. Newspaper reports charged Rama had specifically converted her students and had been required to do so by her American backers. Sharada Sadan, according to Rama’s enemies, was a Christian mission in another guise. Families responded quickly. The student body fell from sixty-five to forty-eight within weeks. Rama hoped at least some of the girls would return but didn’t dwell on it. God was pulling Rama in a different direction.

Rama's Labyrinth: A Biographical Novel (Women of Determination and Courage)

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