N.Sri Ram (1889-1973) was international President of the Theosophical Society for twenty years. He assisted Dr Annie Besant in editing her New India,  a daily newspaper which was influential in the struggle for India's freedom . He was also closely associated with her social, political and educational activities.

He brings to his writings a background of eastern wisdom combined with a keen awareness of modern thought and knowledge, as well as a sensitive understanding of human problems. His special felicity of style enables him to convey profound ideas in a lucid and absorbing manner.