SWAMI VIVEKANANDA FOR OUR TIMES - Softcover

Rajiv Sikri

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9370035532 ISBN 13: 9789370035539

Publisher: Rupa Publications India, 2026

Synopsis

Swami Vivekananda for Our Times presents the timeless wisdom of one of India’s greatest spiritual leaders. Through curated selections of his writings and speeches, this volume reveals Vivekananda’s vision of Vedanta, universal religion, self-realization, and nation-building rooted in strength, service, and faith.

Edited and compiled by Rajiv Sikri, with an introduction by S. Gurumurthy, it bridges India’s spiritual heritage with modern challenges—offering guidance for youth, professionals, and seekers alike. A powerful call to rediscover courage, compassion, and purpose in everyday life.

💫What You’ll Discover Inside
• The true meaning of religion as a force for unity and universal brotherhood
• India’s philosophical foundations drawn from Vedanta and the Upanishads
• Practical guidance on self-mastery, fearlessness, and purposeful living
• Reflections on education, nation-building, and youth empowerment
• A vision for harmonizing spiritual strength with modern progress

💡 The Relevance Today
✔ Captures Swami Vivekananda’s teachings in a concise, coherent framework
✔ Bridges nineteenth-century wisdom and twenty-first-century challenges
✔ Offers moral clarity and intellectual courage for today’s leaders and students
✔ Encourages inner strength, self-confidence, and service to humanity

🌟 Voices Behind This Volume
Swami Vivekananda (1863–1902) was a philosopher, monk, and nation-builder whose vision of universal religion and spiritual humanism reshaped modern India.

This volume is edited and compiled by Rajiv Sikri, a former Indian diplomat, with an introduction by S. Gurumurthy, noted writer, journalist, and economist.

A Guide for Every Generation
Whether you’re a student, professional, educator, or seeker, this book will help you:
➤ Understand the core of Vivekananda’s Vedantic philosophy
➤ Find inspiration for ethical leadership and national service
➤ Develop spiritual strength to face life’s challenges with equanimity
➤ Connect India’s spiritual heritage to its modern aspirations
In an age of uncertainty and rapid change, this book reminds us that true progress begins within—with clarity of thought, purity of purpose, and steady inner strength.

Edition details

• Publisher: Rupa Publications India
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9370035532
• ISBN 13: 9789370035539
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 552