About the Book

Purpose of this book is to introduce Dr. Lohia to readers, especially to the new generation who might not have read about him but who may be in search of a dream to be pursued and achieved. It shall present Lohia to them in a nutshell, in the form of his brief biography and a bird's eye view of his philosophy, his concerns and his passions. Young men who are eager to find their place in the Virat (universe) and to know the meaning and purpose of life will surely find the anchor to stay steady in the turbulent waters of their time. Those who are struggling against the odds created by the inequalities of caste, colour, gender, birth and socio-economic status, will find new light and new energy, to fight these odds even when the circumstances do not favour them. His philosophy of action without hope will lead them to the highest and sublimest form of active life. In addition to all this, this book will introduce the readers to the current problems of India and the world and also give them a glimpse of the new world in making behind the mad ploy of hypocrisy, duplicity, self-aggrandisement and self-glorification.

About the Author

Born: December 22, 1926, at Sakri(H.P.); Education: M.A.,Ph.D. Wrote, edited and translated about 100 books, including novels, short stories, essays, political and social analysis. Long association with sociaxalist movement and its leaders.

Preface

Purpose of this book is to introduce Dr. Lohia to readers, especially to the new generation who might not have read about him but who may be in search of a dream to be pursued and achieved. It shall present Lohia to them in a nutshell, in the form of his brief biography and a bird's eye view of his philosophy, his concerns and his passions. Young men who are eager to find their place in the Virat (universe) and to know the meaning and purpose of life will surely find the anchor to stay steady in the turbulent waters of their time. Those who are struggling against the odds created by the inequalities of caste, colour, gender, birth and socio-economic status, will find new light and new energy, to fight these odds even when the circumstances do not favour them. His philosophy of action without hope will lead them to the highest and sublimest form of active life. In addition to all this, this book will introduce the readers to the current problems of India and the world and also give them a glimpse of the new world in making behind the mad ploy of hypocrisy, duplicity, self- aggrandisement and self-glorification.

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