Swami Vivekananda, born Narendranath Datta on January 12, 1863, in Calcutta, India, was a prominent spiritual leader, philosopher, and social reformer of his time.
Vivekananda was not a traditional Hindu monk as the Sangh Parivar makes him out to be. He was a modern ascetic with a scientific and materialist outlook who unequivocally stated a strong disposition toward casteism.
At this juncture, author Govind Krishnan V brought the book “Vivekananda: The Philosopher of Freedom“. Aleph Books published the book, and the readers’ community already started appreciating publishing.
The book is categorized into three parts, and each part is an ocean of information in itself. The first part talks about Vivekananda’s background and his entry into the religious context through his words.
Being a journalist, Govind Krishnan’s writing skills are as sharp as Vivekananda’s teachings. To understand the real philosophy of Swami Vivekananda, reading this book not only enhances the knowledge but also clears out the foggy thoughts that have been propagated for some years.
Vivekananda’s attire and spirit of Hinduism are often mistaken; thus, this book unveils the reality of his thought process. Reading this book by those who respect Swami Vivekananda is the most effective tribute we can give him!
He played a crucial role in the revival of Hinduism in India and introduced the philosophies of Vedanta and Yoga to the Western world. Vivekananda’s life was marked by his unwavering dedication to the pursuit of truth, his profound intellect, and his compassion for humanity.
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