ePub Sanchi (Monumental Legacy) by M. K. Dhavalikar in History

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Fiery patriot; social crusader; philosopher or world renouncer--who really was Swami Vivekananda? Appropriated and interpreted in diverse ways; the controversial figure of Vivekananda has fascinated and intrigued successive generations. This short; critical biography explores the thought; ideas and work of Swami Vivekananda (1863-1902); providing rare insights into the understanding of this complex and multilayered personality. Steering clear of hagiography; the author unravels and celebrates the contradictions and ambiguities of Vivekananda's life and ideas. Accessible and absorbing; this new edition; brought out on the occasion of the Swami's 150th birth anniversary; helps us appreciate why Vivekananda remains relevant today; with a large following in India and abroad.