The Story of Swami Rama: The Poet Monk of the Punjab

by Puran Singh

Swami Rama Tirtha also known as Swami Ram, was an Indian teacher of the Hindu philosophy of Vedanta. He was among the first notable teachers of Hinduism to lecture in the United States, travelling there in 1902, preceded by Swami Vivekananda in 1893 and followed by Paramahansa Yogananda in 1920. During his American tours Swami Rama Tirtha spoke frequently on the concept of 'practical Vedanta'and education of Indian youth.Many believe he did not die but gave up his body to the river Ganges.Rama Tirtha “After Japan, China will rise and gain prosperity and strength. After China, the sun of prosperity and learning will again smile at India.”

456 pages, Paperback

Published August 18, 2017

Reviews

[Upendra Awasthi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Inspiring

One must read this to be inspired and elevated in consciousness.
Today humanity needs such people world over for further evolution in positive direction.

[Bindu Bhatt · Rating 3 out of 5]

Enjoyed reading the poems and letters of Swami Rama Tirtha. Puran Singh's description of the events as he remembers are very vivid. I wonder how things would have turned out for India and United States relationship if Swami Rama had not left the world so soon.