The Prophet of Modern India : A Biography of Swami Vivekananda

Contents: Preface. 1. The birth of the wanderer. 2. The child prodigy. 3. Laying the foundation. 4. In search of God. 5. At the master's feet. 6. The beginnings of the Ramakrishna match and mission. 7. The wandering monk. 8. Sailing through the west. 9. The reception back home. 10. The match and the missionaries. 11. The west revisited. 12. The last journey. Glossary of Indian terms.

A journey through the life of Swami Vivekananda is a study of the Indian civilization, its ethos and value system. Not only did his message of tolerance based on true knowledge, make him an exemplary spokesperson of the country but his life's mission of creating an order of monks who dedicated their lives for others, made him a prophet and a leader. His teachings continue to be relevant even today, especially in the light of the prevailing intolerance and fanaticism in the nation and the increasing turmoil in the world.