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We are happy to present before our readers a special compilation from the Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda titled “Awakening India”, on the momentous occasion of the 150th Birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, which will be celebrated all over the country for four years, starting from this year.

Swami Vivekananda holds a pride of place among the makers of modern India. He was one of the greatest patriots to have ever been born in this country.

India today is poised for a giant leap from the ranks of developing countries to that of developed countries. Our economic growth is robust and we boast of a very high percentage of youth population among the nations of the world. But, at the same time there are several areas concerning the welfare of our nation which need our immediate attention. If the economic growth and the benefits of development are to percolate down to the level of masses and if the people of our country have to live in peace, harmony and happiness, we need to take some urgent measures.

It is in this regard that we have a very wonderful remedy in the messages of Swami Vivekananda. He is a perfect role model for the youth of this country who need to grow as enlightened citizens. It is under his banner that the Indian youths can work

for the regeneration of our motherland With a deep sense of urgency and concern for the nation we wish to spread the message of Swami Vivekananda, particularly among the youth of this country. This book is a humble effort in that direction.

It is organized into six key message clusters a set of messages which when understood together provide the reader an insight into Swami Vivekananda’s radical prescription for the regeneration of our motherland. Significantly, this book is being released on the 12th of January, 2011 i.e. Swami Vivekananda’s Birthday, by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh.

We specially wish to thank Shri V. Srinivas of Mumbai who has contributed in a major way in the compilation of this book. Many other devotees, friends and admirers of Swami Vivekananda have also played their part. For want of space we are not mentioning the individual names. May the blessings of Swami Vivekananda be showered on all of them is our humble prayer.