Portrait of Sister Nivedita

Sister Nivedita books in order

Scots-Irish social worker, author, teacher and disciple of Swami Vivekananda

Lived
1867–1911
Country
United Kingdom
Books
9

Sister Nivedita published 4 non-fiction books, 1 children's book and 4 other books, beginning with Cradle Tales of Hinduism (1907). The best-known is Myths of the Hindus & Buddhists (1913).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Sister Nivedita

Non-fiction in order

  1. The Master as I Saw Him (1910)

    401 pages

  2. Footfalls of Indian History (1915)

    276 pages

  3. The Web of Indian Life (1918)

    276 pages

  4. Religion and Dharma (1940)

    156 pages

Children's books in order

  1. Cradle Tales of Hinduism (1907)

    343 pages

Other books in order

  1. Myths of the Hindus & Buddhists (1913)

    413 pages

  2. Notes of Some Wanderings with the Swami Vivekananda (1913)

    138 pages

  3. Kali the Mother (2001)

    110 pages

  4. Studies from an Eastern Home (2017)

    170 pages

About Sister Nivedita

Sister Nivedita was an Irish–Indian philosopher, educator, writer, social activist and disciple of Swami Vivekananda.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Sister Nivedita FAQ

How many books has Sister Nivedita written?
Sister Nivedita published 4 non-fiction books, 1 children's book and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Sister Nivedita's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Myths of the Hindus & Buddhists.
What is Sister Nivedita's last book?
The Master as I Saw Him (1910).
What is Sister Nivedita's most famous book?
Myths of the Hindus & Buddhists (1913) is Sister Nivedita's most widely read book.

Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.