This book compiles articles originally featured in a December 2004 special issue of The Vedanta Kesari, a monthly spiritual publication by the Ramakrishna Math, Chennai.The core premise is that modern violence cannot be resolved purely by physical means like weaponry, laws, or peace summits. Instead, violence stems from a deep spiritual impoverishment—a disconnection from the inner "Source of being" that provides peace, love, and joy.

To counter this, the book highlights Sri Ramakrishna as a vital antidote. Having practiced the core disciplines of major world religions, his life serves as a living symbol of the spiritual unity of mankind. The volume aims to offer a spiritual perspective on personal character growth to help "prevent and cure" humanity's ongoing disease of violence.