‘Swami Vivekananda”, the name itself is eloquent in inspiring great work which transcends time. Innumerable books on Swami Vivekananda have been written, but rarely would one come across a book where the author brings out perspectives from the crucible of his own thoughts and experiences. “Swami Vivekananda as I see Him” authored by Dr. R. Balasubramaniam is one such book. For Dr. Balu, “Seeing” Swami Vivekananda from a different lens and understanding him as an inspirational leader, a nationalist, a humanist, a poet, a seeker of God, and so on are much more than just revelations. From founding the Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement at the age of Nineteen, serving communities for over 35 years to sharing his thoughts and experiences with a global audience, Dr. Balu’s tryst with Swami Vivekananda is evident for the reader to “See” in the book.”