Jyotirmaya Sharma is professor of political science at the University of Hyderabad, India. He was a Fellow of the Swedish Collegium for Advanced Study in Uppsala, Sweden and his publications include Hindutva: Exploring the Idea of Hindu Nationalism and Terrifying Vision: M.S. Golwalkar, the RSS and India.
“A book of substance and importance, written in an engaging,
straightforward style, illuminated by flashes of wit and, of
course, by the author's deep knowledge of the cultural background
and historical record. Sharma’s scholarship is sound,
well-informed, and well-presented. His book will become the
classic statement about Vivekananda in this generation"—David
Shulman, Hebrew University
*David Shulman*
“An outstanding study of how and why Vivekananda re-defined
Hinduism, and of how and why this redefinition became so
influential. This is an invaluable work for anyone interested
not only in the recent religious history of South Asia but also in
the re-definition of religions in general over the past two
centuries.”—Michael Puett, Harvard University
*Michael Puett*
“This forcefully and lucidly argued book is the best brief and yet
nuanced introduction to Ramakrishna’s thought that I know of,
condensing and accessibly bringing together much recent
scholarship. This will be an influential and important book.”—Ajay
Skaria, University of Minnesota
*Ajay Skaria*
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