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Swami Vivekananda

Anu Kumar

'Take up one idea. . . Make that one idea your life. . . This is the way to success'

Single-minded and multifaceted, the master of many subjects and devoted disciple of Shri Ramakrishna, Swami Vivekananda was a global citizen far ahead of his times. At once a yogi and worldly-wise, this first ambassador of India introduced the western world to Indian civilization, while he encouraged Indians to discard divisive rituals and social hierarchies to build a united, equal, modern nation. A dedicated but free-thinking student, a reformer, teacher and writer, he was an eloquent orator whose speeches - especially at the World Parliament of Religions in Chicago - put Indian spirituality and philosophy on the map, and ignited hearts and minds everywhere.

His way was both of meditation and action, leading from the front while humbly serving the poor. He put his faith in young people and exhorted them to work towards regenerating India. It is not surprising then that National Youth Day in India is celebrated on the birthday of Swami Vivekananda, a leading light then, and an inspiration now and forever.

This book brings together his stellar work and words, and highlights the main tenets of his life. From his regretfully short but exceptional life, you too can learn to be a little bit like Swami Vivekananda.

  • Classification : Reference
  • Pub Date : JUL 15, 2014
  • Imprint : Hachette India Children'S Books
  • Page Extent : 168
  • Binding : PB
  • ISBN : 9789350098257
  • Price : INR 299
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Anu Kumar

Anu Kumar has immersed herself in history for most of her life, having studied the subject in college and later at university. Besides writing for children, she also writes historical fiction for older readers, under the pseudonym Adity Kay, and sometimes as Anuradha Kumar. Her non-fiction articles are published regularly on Scroll.in. Anu lives in New Jersey with her family, and loves visiting museums and going on long hikes. Other books by the author are: Across the Seven Seas: Indian Travellers' Tales from the Past, Wonder Kids: 100 Children Who Grew Up to Be Champions of Change, Kings and Queens of India: Famous Rulers and Dynasties that Shaped the Country, MythQuest Omnibuses: Four Volumes as well as the What They Did, What They Said Series: The Mahatma and the Monkeys, Sarojini Naidu: The Nightingale and the Freedom Fighter, Swami Vivekananda: The Monk and the Reformer and Chanakya: The Kingmaker and the Philosopher.

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