Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan formally released the latest book authored by Member of Parliament Dr. Shashi Tharoor, titled “The Sage who Reimagined Hinduism: The Life, Lessons and Legacy of Sree Narayana Guru.” The launch ceremony was held on February 19, 2026 at the India International Centre (IIC) in New Delhi.
About the Book
- The biography chronicles the life and teachings of Sree Narayana Guru, the 19th-century social reformer and spiritual leader from Kerala.
- It highlights Guru’s fight against caste discrimination and his vision of social equality, encapsulated in his famous message: “One caste, one religion, one God for mankind.”
- Dr. Tharoor positions Narayana Guru as a thinker who reshaped Hinduism into a more inclusive and egalitarian faith, making his legacy relevant for contemporary India.
Key Highlights from the Release
- Vice President Radhakrishnan praised the book as a bridge between generations, ensuring Guru’s philosophy reaches a global audience.
- He noted that contributions of reformers like Narayana Guru have often been underrepresented in international academic discourse, and this work helps fill that gap.
- The book was first unveiled at Sivagiri Mutt, the hermitage founded by Narayana Guru, before its formal release in New Delhi.
