A Course of Lectures Delivered before the University Of Cambridge Müller, F. Max (Friedrich Max) 1823-1900 creator Wilder, Alexander 1823-1908 text utu 2007 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "India: What Can It Teach Us?" by F. Max Müller is a scholarly work that comprises a series of lectures delivered at the University of Cambridge, likely written in the late 19th century. This text explores the relevance and significance of India's ancient literature, culture, and wisdom, suggesting that there are valuable lessons to learn from this civilization. Müller also addresses the misconceptions surrounding India's intellectual contributions and the prejudices faced by the residents of British India. The opening of the work sets the stage for a deep examination of what India and its ancient Sanskrit literature can offer to contemporary Western society. Müller discusses his feelings of doubt about the utility of his lectures for candidates preparing for the Indian Civil Service, emphasizing the importance of instilling a genuine interest in their work and a deeper understanding of India. He argues against the narrow perspective that regards the vast cultural and intellectual resources of India as unworthy of study, proposing that engagement with India's heritage can enrich the lives of those who serve there, fostering a profound sense of connection and respect. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2007-03-18 Produced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier, Sankar Viswanathan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified India Sanskrit literature -- History and criticism Vedas DS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20847 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20847 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133459.0 20847