This Publisher's Note introduces a book by Swami Satprakashananda exploring Swami Vivekananda’s enduring impact. It portrays Vivekananda as a multifaceted figure—a saint, reformer, and humanist—who translated the teachings of Sri Ramakrishna into a practical philosophy for the modern world.

The text emphasizes Vivekananda’s revolutionary shift in religious focus: moving away from distant celestial deities toward the elevation of human beings. His mission was to alleviate global suffering by helping individuals realize their inherent divine nature. Because his message addresses universal human existence, it remains relevant across all eras and nations. Ultimately, the volume aims to contextualize Vivekananda’s work within global religio-philosophical history, offering readers profound spiritual insights on the occasion of his 150th birth anniversary.