01911nam a22002537a 4500 20250628091146.0 250627b |||||||| |||| 00| 0 eng d 9780143467663 AL English 922 NANH Sachin Nandha 216406 Hedgewar : A definitive biography Gurugram Penguin Random house India pvt Ltd 2025 401 p. HB 24x16 cm. KSCR-000225 ₹800.00 ₹ ₹999.00 20% 20-06-2025 Hedgewar chronicles the untold story of the enigmatic founder of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), whose vision for India’s cultural revival continues to shape the nation’s socio-political landscape. Through meticulous research and vivid storytelling, this biography traces Hedgewar’s journey from an orphaned child in colonial India to the mastermind behind one of the world’s most secretive organizations. Set against the backdrop of a country grappling with colonial rule, rising communal tensions, and the complexities of modernity, this book opens a window to Hedgewar’s philosophy of cultural nationalism, his challenges with contemporaries like Gandhi, Nehru and Savarkar, and his transformative leadership. It explores his inner struggles to make sense of his own critique of Hindu society. More than a biography, this work is a window into the labyrinth of India’s civilizational ethos, offering a nuanced perspective on the RSS’s origins and its impact on India today. Hedgewar: A Definitive Biography is a must-read for those seeking to understand modern India’s complexities through the life of one controversial, yet extraordinary man. Biography 216386 Focus 216387 Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) 216388 Significance 216389 Exploration 216390 ddc BK 234559 234559 0 0 ddc 0 0 PS AL AL 2025-06-23 Navakarnataka Publications Pvt Ltd Mangaluru-575001 800.00 0 922 NANH 077711 2025-06-27 16:48:48 999.00 2025-06-20 BK