Swami Vivekananda for Our Times presents the timeless wisdom of one of India’s greatest spiritual leaders. Through curated selections of his writings and speeches, this volume reveals Vivekananda’s vision of Vedanta, universal religion, self-realization, and nation-building rooted in strength, service, and faith.
Edited and compiled by Rajiv Sikri, with an introduction by S. Gurumurthy, it bridges India’s spiritual heritage with modern challenges—offering guidance for youth, professionals, and seekers alike. A powerful call to rediscover courage, compassion, and purpose in everyday life.
💫What You’ll Discover Inside
• The true meaning of religion as a force for unity and universal brotherhood
• India’s philosophical foundations drawn from Vedanta and the Upanishads
• Practical guidance on self-mastery, fearlessness, and purposeful living
• Reflections on education, nation-building, and youth empowerment
• A vision for harmonizing spiritual strength with modern progress
💡 The Relevance Today
✔ Captures Swami Vivekananda’s teachings in a concise, coherent framework
✔ Bridges nineteenth-century wisdom and twenty-first-century challenges
✔ Offers moral clarity and intellectual courage for today’s leaders and students
✔ Encourages inner strength, self-confidence, and service to humanity
🌟 Voices Behind This Volume
Swami Vivekananda (1863–1902) was a philosopher, monk, and nation-builder whose vision of universal religion and spiritual humanism reshaped modern India.
This volume is edited and compiled by Rajiv Sikri, a former Indian diplomat, with an introduction by S. Gurumurthy, noted writer, journalist, and economist.
A Guide for Every Generation
Whether you’re a student, professional, educator, or seeker, this book will help you:
➤ Understand the core of Vivekananda’s Vedantic philosophy
➤ Find inspiration for ethical leadership and national service
➤ Develop spiritual strength to face life’s challenges with equanimity
➤ Connect India’s spiritual heritage to its modern aspirations
In an age of uncertainty and rapid change, this book reminds us that true progress begins within—with clarity of thought, purity of purpose, and steady inner strength.
Rajiv Sikri, a student of history, politics, and international relations, joined the Indian Foreign Service in 1970. In the course of a distinguished career spanning more than three and a half decades, he served in key diplomatic assignments in Moscow (twice), New York, Paris, and Kathmandu, and as India’s Ambassador to Kazakhstan. He retired as Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India.
Post-retirement, Rajiv Sikri has authored two highly acclaimed books on India’s foreign policy, which have been widely appreciated for their depth and insight. He has been closely associated with the Vivekananda International Foundation since its inception and continues to contribute as a member of its Advisory Council.
In addition to his professional pursuits, he is an avid photographer.
