4014 - Vivekananda For Children
Author: Amar Chitra Katha
Vivekananda for Children brings to life the inspiring journey of Swami Vivekananda — the fearless monk, philosopher, and patriotic saint of India. This engaging and age-appropriate book tells the story of a boy named Narendranath who grew up to travel the world, represent India at the Parliament of Religions in Chicago, and awaken the spiritual spirit of a sleeping nation. Filled with colorful illustrations and short, easy-to-read chapters, the book highlights: His childhood curiosity and courage His deep questions about truth and God His encounter with Ramakrishna Paramahamsa His mission to serve humanity His message of strength, service, and universal brotherhood Keywords: Swami Vivekananda Indian Saints Spiritual Leader Ramakrishna Paramahamsa Parliament of Religions Indian Culture Inspiration for Youth Service to Humanity Vedanta Philosophy Nationalism Fearlessness Self-confidence Character Building Unity and Brotherhood Moral Values Children’s Biography Hindu Spirituality Indian History for Kids Role Model Ideal For: Introducing Children to Indian Heritage: Helps young readers learn about India’s spiritual and cultural legacy through the life of Swami Vivekananda. Moral and Character Education: Teaches values like courage, truth, discipline, compassion, and service. 1.Inspiration and Motivation: Encourages children to believe in themselves, think independently, and face challenges bravely. 2. School Projects and Biographies: Perfect for school assignments, biography reports, or history/social science projects. 3. Personality Development: Promotes leadership, self-awareness, and a sense of purpose among kids. 4.Reading Practice for Young Learners: Easy-to-understand text and illustrations make it ideal for developing reading skills. 5.Spiritual Introduction for Youth: Gently introduces young readers to Vedanta, meditation, and ideas of universal brotherhood. 6.Gift Book or Supplementary Reader: A thoughtful gift for occasions or festivals like National Youth Day (January 12), and often used in libraries and value education programs. Age: 6–12 years → For the illustrated and Amar Chitra Katha editions (easy language, colorful pictures). 8–14 years → For slightly text-heavy versions like Stories for Children by Advaita Ashrama or Vedanta Press. Theme: Courage & curiosity Indian philosophy and spiritual heritage National pride Service to humanity Inner strength and resilience Tone: Inspirational Respectful Motivational Uplifting and accessible to young readers. Book Type: 1. Children’s Biography – A simplified life story of Swami Vivekananda written for young readers. 2. Inspirational / Motivational Book – Focused on life lessons and moral values. 3. Educational / Value Education Book – Suitable for schools and character-building programs. 4. Illustrated / Graphic Story (if Amar Chitra Katha version) – Includes colorful illustrations to engage children. 5. Non-fiction – Based on real events and historical facts. Length: The length of Vivekananda for Children varies by edition, but typically it is a short illustrated paperback: he length of Vivekananda for Children varies by edition, but typically it is a short illustrated paperback: A version published by Sri Ramakrishna Math, Chennai has 27 pages. . The Amar Chitra Katha edition illustrated by Anant Pai usually spans 32 pages (some sources list 34 pages).