Shashwata Vivekananda

🔹 Author: Nimai Sadhan Bose
🔹 Genre: Ramakrishna - Sarada - Vivekananda - Nivedita Studies
🔹 Format: Hardcover
🔹 ISBN: 9788172150815
🔹 Pages: 282
🔹 Weight: 532 grams

📝 Book Summary:
Swami Vivekananda is not just a figure in Indian history; he is an extraordinary personality in the history of the world. His life, though short—just 39 years—was profoundly impactful. From his early years as Narendranath, recognized by Sri Ramakrishna, to his travels across India as a wandering monk, Vivekananda's journey was one of spiritual awakening and national inspiration.

His participation in the Parliament of Religions in Chicago (1893), where he introduced Hindu philosophy to the West, remains a historic event. His thoughts and ideas ignited a revolution, shaping the modern spiritual and philosophical landscape of India. Even today, his words, vision, and teachings remain timeless and relevant.

🔹 Key Highlights:

✔ Vivekananda’s journey from Narendra to Swami Vivekananda
✔ His travels across India and his deep understanding of Indian society
✔ His groundbreaking speech at the Chicago Parliament of Religions
✔ His vision of a reawakened India and the foundation of Ramakrishna Mission
✔ Perspectives from Indian and Western scholars on his impact
✔ How his philosophy continues to influence modern India and the world

📌 This book offers a multi-dimensional analysis of Vivekananda’s life and thoughts, including essays from scholars and monks associated with Ramakrishna Mission and Sarada Sangha. Contributors include Gauri Dharmapala, Swami Jitatmananda, Prabrajika Bhaswaraprana, Stuart Elkman, Vinayak Krishna Gokak, Martin Kempston, and many others.

📚 Who should read this book?

• Spiritual seekers and philosophers
• Students of Indian history and culture
• Followers of Swami Vivekananda and Ramakrishna Mission
• Anyone interested in India’s spiritual and social renaissance

📚 About the Author

📌 Nimai Sadhan Bose was born in Ramakrishnapur, Howrah.
📌 Education:

• M.A. in History from the University of Calcutta
• Ph.D. and D.Litt. from the University of London
  📌 Career:
• Professor of History at Jadavpur University
• Vice-Chancellor of Visva-Bharati University (1984-1989)
• Harvard University Research Fellow
• Recipient of prestigious fellowships, including Fulbright, British Council, and Rockefeller Foundation grants
  📌 Associations:
• University Grants Commission (UGC) Emeritus Fellow
• Closely associated with the Indian Ministry of Human Resource Development, Asiatic Society, and Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture
  📌 Notable Books:
• Indian Awakening and Bengal
• Racism, Struggle for Equality, and Indian Nationalism
• Indian National Movement
• Indira Gandhi on Herself and Her Times
• Rajiv Gandhi: The Profile of a Chancellor
• Shashwata Vivekananda (Eternal Vivekananda – Edited Volume)

🎯 This book is an essential read for those who wish to understand Vivekananda’s enduring legacy and his influence on modern India.