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Ruth Harris
Transformative Spirituality
Indian Philosophy
Global Influence
Hindu Nationalism
Historical Biography
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Binding
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Number of Pages
560
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
Non-Fiction Biography For General Readers. This Book Traces The Life And Influence Of A Transformative Spiritual Thinker Whose Ideas Bridged East And West. The Central Theme Is The Fusion Of Spirituality With Science And Social Reform, Showing How One Life Reshaped Global Conversations About Religion, Identity, And Freedom. It’S Written For Adults, Students, And Curious Readers Who Want A Thoughtful, Inspiring Account Of History And Ideas.
Presented As A Narrative Built From Disciplined Research, The Work Situates The Subject Within Late 19Th And Early 20Th-Century Currents And Highlights Pivotal Moments, Including The 1893 World Parliament Of Religions In Chicago. The Prose Balances Scholarly Rigor With Readable Storytelling, Weaving Together Biography, Philosophy, And Historical Context To Show How These Ideas Resonated Across Continents And Cultures.
Readers Move Through A Story-Led Exploration That Invites Reflection On Universalist Spirituality, Pluralism, And The Politics Of Identity. Concepts Such As Vedanta, Yoga, And Inclusive Religiosity Are Introduced Through Accessible Explanations And Concise Passages, Making Complex Ideas Approachable For Lay Readers And Students Alike. The Narrative Encourages Readers To Compare Ideas, Consider Their Relevance Today, And Think Critically About History.
What The Reader Gains After Finishing Goes Beyond A Single Life Story. The Book Offers A Nuanced View Of How Spiritual Ideas Traveled Across Borders, Challenged Established Norms, And Helped Shape Modern Conversations About Identity And Liberty. It Leaves The Reader With Renewed Curiosity, A More Informed Perspective On Global History, And A Sense Of The Enduring Relevance Of Cross-Cultural Dialogue.
Product Details
Author
Ruth Harris
Publisher
Belknap Press
Number of Pages
560
Language
English
SKU
BK0509739
ISBN
9780674299016
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
23.5 x 15 x 1.5 cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 699
₹ 630
₹ 69 Off
I approached this not knowing much about the subject and finished it feeling like I had a genuine, solid understanding of something that really matters. Ruth Harris has a rare talent for making complexity accessible without ever being reductive. Brilliant, important and beautifully written.
History books can be dry. This one absolutely isn't. Ruth Harris writes with the energy of a great storyteller and the rigour of a serious scholar, and the combination is irresistible. I came away feeling like I genuinely understood something important that I had only vaguely grasped before. Outstanding.
I've recommended this to everyone in my reading group because it's exactly the kind of non-fiction that changes how you see the world. Ruth Harris's analysis is sharp, the prose is elegant, and the research is clearly impeccable. One of the most rewarding books I've read in recent years.
Guru to the World the Life and Legacy of Vivekananda is ambitious in the best way — it takes on a huge subject and handles it with real intelligence and clarity. Ruth Harris never loses the thread even when the material is complex, and the connections drawn to the present day give the whole book a sense of genuine urgency. Highly recommended.
What makes this so compelling is how personal it feels despite the scale of the subject. Ruth Harris never lets history become abstract — the human stories are always present and always moving. I learned a tremendous amount and was genuinely entertained throughout. A landmark book.