Centred in Truth (Volumes 1 & 2)
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| Rating | : | 4.98 (716 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0970636806 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 1128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-05-15 |
| Language | : | English |
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This is the first major work about Swami Nitya-swarup-ananda (1899-1992)-the visionary monk of the Ramakrishna Order who created the UNESCO-acclaimed Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture in Calcutta and who spent a lifetime striving to bring the timeless wisdom of Vedanta into the mainstream of global thought and endeavor. "Powerhouse of a monk, a man of action with a global vision, great personal integrity, and a zest for life. Centred in Truth captures the spiritual elegance of the man-his irresistible personality and his intellectual genius that drew the world's elite to his door. This moving and inspiring biography will appeal to general readers."-LIBRARY JOURNAL "Brown is a wonderful compiler and an astute cultural historian."-THE BOOK READER. Beautifully written and richly illustrated, this two-volume work brings the Swami's life and work into focus from many points of view-through biography and memoir, writings and reminiscences-to create an unforgettable portrait of a contemporary sage. His plans for a huma
"The perfect choice for presenting this great man's life" according to Midwest Book Review. Swami Nitya-swarup-ananda (1899-1992) was a famous and brilliant monk of the Ramakrishna Order who founded and developed the Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture in Calcutta, India. Centered In Truth is an outstanding two volume testament to his life and wisdom. Volume One (65The perfect choice for presenting this great man's life Midwest Book Review Swami Nitya-swarup-ananda (1899-1992) was a famous and brilliant monk of the Ramakrishna Order who founded and developed the Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture in Calcutta, India. Centered In Truth is an outstanding two volume testament to his life and wisdom. Volume One (654 pages) presents his fascinating biography, including two visits to the United States. Volume Two (474 pages) is collection of his personal writings, commentaries, reminiscences, and memorial lecture programmes in his honor. Shelley Brown became a Ve. pages) presents his fascinating biography, including two visits to the United States. Volume Two (The perfect choice for presenting this great man's life Midwest Book Review Swami Nitya-swarup-ananda (1899-1992) was a famous and brilliant monk of the Ramakrishna Order who founded and developed the Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture in Calcutta, India. Centered In Truth is an outstanding two volume testament to his life and wisdom. Volume One (654 pages) presents his fascinating biography, including two visits to the United States. Volume Two (474 pages) is collection of his personal writings, commentaries, reminiscences, and memorial lecture programmes in his honor. Shelley Brown became a Ve. 7The perfect choice for presenting this great man's life Midwest Book Review Swami Nitya-swarup-ananda (1899-1992) was a famous and brilliant monk of the Ramakrishna Order who founded and developed the Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture in Calcutta, India. Centered In Truth is an outstanding two volume testament to his life and wisdom. Volume One (654 pages) presents his fascinating biography, including two visits to the United States. Volume Two (474 pages) is collection of his personal writings, commentaries, reminiscences, and memorial lecture programmes in his honor. Shelley Brown became a Ve. pages) is collection of his personal writings, commentaries, reminiscences, and memorial lecture programmes in his honor. Shelley Brown became a Ve
This is a loving, if prolonged, tribute. Volume 1 is a biography (or more accurately, a hagiography) of the swami and his efforts, while volume 2 is a collection of his selected writings and lectures, alongside the fond reminiscences of friends. Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.. From Publishers Weekly In Centered in Truth: The Story of Swami Nitya-swarup-ananda, Vedanta devotee Shelley Brown profiles the Indian monk who founded the Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture in Calcutta