Sir John Woodroffe, born on December 15, 1865, and died on January 18, 1936, was a British orientalist. He conducted extensive research in India and had a deep understanding of Indian culture and religion. His career was spent mainly in India, where he worked as a professor and held positions in several academic institutions. His work, 'The Secret Doctrine of the Hindus', had a profound impact on the Western understanding of Hinduism and is considered an important text for the study of Hinduism.
