This book explores the social philosophy of Swami Vivekananda from various aspects of his life and work. An attempt is made to present his inner spirit of social service to the mankind through the practical teachings of Vedanta and mass awakening activities. Providing rich insights into the social life of Swami Vivekananda, it describes in detail his philosophy of humanism. Also, it presents a critical appraisal of the Swami as a social reformer and mass educator. This work is based on the Vedantic idea of universal oneness with the motto of 'Service to man is service to God.'
Dr. Amulya Ranjan Mohapatra at present is Director of Swami Vivekananda Swadhyay Kendra, President of Swami Vivekananda Banabharati Vidyapith, and Secretary of Sri Ramakrishna Sat-Sangha, Koraput (Orissa). He taught Logic and Philosophy at various Government Colleges and also worked as Vice-Principal and Principal before his retirement. He has contributed numerous articles to several newspapers and journals of repute. Dr. Mohapatra has to his credit many books including The Idea of Inexpressible: A Philosophical Analysis, Philosophy of Religion, Hinduism: Analytical Study, Value System, Indian Freedom Fighter, Bir Surendra Sai, Bharatiya Dharma O Darsana, Sri Ramakrishna Jivana Darsana, Swaraj: A Multi-Dimensional Concept.
An Incarnation of Nara -- Nara Narayana? Shiva's Demon? -- Growing up -- More Shocks -- Shri Ramakrishna and Naren -- 'I See Narayana in him' -- Moulding of Naren -- From the Whirlpool of Miseries to the Summit of Bliss -- Under the Refreshing Coolness of the Banyan Tree -- The Guru's Illness and Departure -- The Math, Built on Ruins -- First Forays -- In Search of his Mission -- Preparing for Departure -- A Peep into America -- Lost and Found -- The Hour of Glory -- Three Years in the West -- The Return of the Triumphant -- Weaving the Web -- Nourishing the Infant -- To the West Again -- The 'Last Supper,' And... -- A Century After
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