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| Title | THE FAMILY AND THE NATION |
|---|---|
| Author | ABDUL KALAM APJ |
| Publisher | WESTLAND |
| Subject | NON FICTION |
| Age Group | Adult |
| Series | |
| Language | English |
| Available | YES |
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The family and the nation
By Mah??praj??a (??c??rya) and Nathamal (Muni)
| As we talk of rising economic prosperity and a strong andconfident nation, this book gently reminds us of the valuesthat make for a truly sustainable society, at the heart of whichis the family. For it is not economic growth or military strengthalone that make a society strong. Sustainable success comesfrom values, and these can sustain a society, and a nation,even in times of hardship. The book attempts to express anideal by which society may prosper, and speaks of howspirituality can help create a noble nation and a better world.It provides a valuable counterpoint to the modern-dayemphasis on consumerism and the philosophy of more is better, highlighting the sanctity of the natural world and its great power to evokehuman creativity and love.Acharya Mahapragya is the tenth head of Terapanth Svetambara Jains. In 1982, at theage of 82, he undertook a 4000 km walk to spread the message of ahimsa.A.P.J. Abdul Kalam was the President of India from 2002 to 2007. He is a recipient ofthe nation s most distinguished awards, including the Bharat Ratna, and author ofseveral books | |
| ISBN | 9788172237479 |
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| Google Link | Click Here |
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