This highly acclaimed novel is based on the epic life, philosophy, and spiritual journey of Swami Vivekananda. Narendra Kohli, known for pioneering the modern biographical novel style in Hindi, beautifully captures the essence of one of India’s greatest spiritual icons.
Key elements covered in the book include:
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The Transformation: The journey of a restless, intellectual young boy named Narendranath Dutt into becoming the spiritually awakened Swami Vivekananda under the guidance of his guru, Ramakrishna Paramahamsa.
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The Chicago Address: A detailed and gripping narrative of his journey to America and his historic speech at the Parliament of the World’s Religions in Chicago (1893), which introduced Indian philosophy to the Western world.
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Nationalism and Youth: The book highlights Vivekananda’s vision for a modern India, his call to the youth to wake up and serve the nation, and his fight against social evils and poverty.
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Cultural Renaissance: It provides a deep look into the socio-political and cultural landscape of late 19th-century India.
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