Kali the Mother

Kali the Mother is an English book written by Sister Nivedita (1867–1911) and published in 1900. Its subject is Kali, a popular Hindu goddess who is considered to free her worshippers from fear and all troubles.

In the book, Nivedita celebrates this Indian goddess through a series of reflective and narrative chapters. They include texts on the meaning of symbols, a vision of Siva, two saints of Kali, the voice of the Mother, a visit to Dukineshwar and a story written for a Western baby. The book also contains a chapter titled "Kali the Mother" and, at the end, a list of works by Swami Vivekananda.