TopicGuru to the World: The Life and Legacy of Vivekananda

Topic: Guru to the World: The Life and Legacy of Vivekananda

Vivekananda rejected image worship and the guru cults of contemporary Indian spirituality

Ruth Harris - January 27, 2023

In Guru to the World: The Life and Legacy of Vivekananda, Ruth Harris shows how Swami Vivekananda’s thought became a touchstone of Hindu nationalist politics.

New lecture series to discuss life and legacy of ‘iconic’ monk Swami Vivekananda

Shania Mathew - January 24, 2023

‘The Lecture’ will host its inaugural session on Ruth Harris’ Guru to the World: The Life & Legacy of Vivekananda on 27 January, at the Indian Habitat Centre.

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Topic: Guru to the World: The Life and Legacy of Vivekananda

Vivekananda rejected image worship and the guru cults of contemporary Indian spirituality

New lecture series to discuss life and legacy of ‘iconic’ monk Swami Vivekananda

On Camera

YourTurn

Guidelines for YourTurn submissions

Opinion

Pakistan is drawing several lessons from its moment under the sun

Colonel Sonam Wangchuk, MVC—a quiet warrior, a gentle soul, the Lion of Ladakh

What can be expected from the ongoing talks in Islamabad? Odds of resolution remain slim

Economy

India bond yields rise as RBI moves to drain liquidity, lift overnight rates

Defence

Army promotes Col Purohit, acquitted in 2008 Malegaon blast case, to Brigadier; to not retire yet

National Interest

The world’s in a flux. India must reform, consolidate & build a strong economy

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