This foreword, written by Swami Suparnananda for Professor H.N. Roy’s book, explores the economic philosophies of Rabindranath Tagore, Swami Vivekananda, and Mahatma Gandhi.

The text highlights that while these thinkers were not traditional economists, they shared a profound commitment to Welfare Economics and the Economics of Provision. This model prioritizes mutual cooperation, service, and sacrifice over personal greed.

Key points include:

• Institutional Foundations: Each established centers for social uplift: Tagore (Santiniketan), Vivekananda (Ramakrishna Mission), and Gandhi (Sabarmati).

• Industrial Balance: They advocated for a strategic "policy-mix" of cottage and heavy industries to ensure sustainable national development.

• Synthesis: The book analyzes their views through the lens of modern economic theory, emphasizing a synthesis of spiritual values and material progress.