Aahare Anahare Vivekanda by Sankar [Paperback]

The story in Āhāre Ānāhāre Vivekanda takes the form of a narrative that mixes the biography of Swami Vivekananda with the philosophical concepts he championed. The novel is not just a historical retelling of his life but an exploration of his ideas, experiences, and influence on Indian society. It traces his spiritual awakening, personal struggles, and his pivotal moments of realization that led him to embrace the teachings of Vedanta and become a beacon of Hindu philosophy.

Through a series of vivid and emotional encounters, Shankar narrates Vivekananda’s transformative journey, beginning from his early life as Narendranath Datta in Kolkata, to his spiritual quest, and his eventual emergence as the charismatic monk who would represent Indian spirituality on the global stage. The novel covers his life’s most crucial moments, such as his meeting with Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, his time in the West, and his famous Chicago Parliament of Religions speech.