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Binding
Paperback
Number of Pages
240
Age Group
Young Adult
Language
English
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Book Summary
The Indian Book Of Big Ideas Invites You On An Enlightening Journey Through 45 Of India's Greatest Thinkers, Philosophers, And Reformers, Spanning From 700 Bce To Modern Times. This Blends History, Philosophy, And Spiritual Inquiry Into Accessible Profiles That Readers Will Savor. Perfect For Curious Readers Of Philosophy, History, And Lifelong Learners—Teens And Adults Who Relish Big Questions—The Tone Is Thoughtful, Inspiring, And Gently Adventurous.
The Book Is Written As A Sequence Of Vivid Profiles That Sketch Each Thinker’S Beliefs, Debates, And Lasting Influence. Across Centuries, It Threads Connections Between Ideas, Showing How Courage And Compassion Shaped Notions Of Identity, Truth, And Reality. The Experience Is Narrative And Approachable, With Clear Context, Readable Pace, And Moments Of Reflection That Invite You To Pause And Consider The Questions At The Heart Of Indian Thought. In The Indian Book Of Big Ideas, You’Ll Discover How These Monumental Voices Shaped A Tradition That Remains Vibrant Today.
You'll Meet Visionaries Such As Mahavira, Gargi, Adi Shankara, Kabir, The Buddha, Vivekananda, Guru Nanak, Sri Aurobindo, Rammohan Roy, Rabindranath Tagore, And Mahatma Gandhi, Among Others. Each Profile Presents A Distinct Lens On Questions Like Who We Are, How Truth Arises, Whether All Paths Lead To The Same Truth, And How Ideas Spark Debates That Propel Reform. The Book Presents These Conversations Without Spoilers, Offering A Panoramic View Of A Tradition That Is Both Ancient And Continually Renewing.
After Finishing The Indian Book Of Big Ideas, Readers Gain A Richer Sense Of Indian Philosophical Heritage And Its Relevance To Modern Life. It Invites You To Think More Deeply About Identity, Interconnectedness, And Reform, Leaving You Inspired To Explore Further And To Approach Big Questions With Courage And Compassion.
Product Details
Author
Mukunda Rao
Publisher
Hachette Book Publishing
Number of Pages
240
Language
English
SKU
BK0477953
ISBN
9789357311908
Reading Age
Young Adult
Dimensions
20.3 x 25.4 x 4.7 cm
Binding
Paperback
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Mukunda Rao Is The Author Of Six Books Of Fiction, Two Playsone Each On Gandhiji And Baba Saheb Ambedkar, Which Were Staged In Different Parts Of Karnataka And Much Appreciatedand Six Insightful Philosophical Works, Among Which The Buddha, Sky-Clad, Belief And Beyond And The Biology Of Enlightenment Are Much-Read Work And Have Become Cult Books Amongst Spiritual Aspirants. After His Retirement In 2010 From Teaching Service In A College, He Lives With His Wife On A Farm Outside Bengaluru. He Can Be Contacted At Mukunda53@Gmail.Com