Chitta Ranjan Das and Our Creative Planetary Futures : When Feet Become Wings

Ananta Kumar Giri

ISBN 10: 9819562430 / ISBN 13: 9789819562435

Published by Springer, 2026

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Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - This book explores the profound legacy of Chitta Ranjan Das (1923 2011), a pioneering Indian thinker, educator, and writer who left an indelible mark on philosophy, literature, and education. As the founder ofJeevana Vidyalaya(School of Life) in 1950s Odisha and a devoted nurturer of integral education movement in Odisha, Das redefined education through integral learning, deeply influenced by the visionary ideals of Tagore, Gandhi, Kristen Kold, Sri Aurobindo and the Mother.This volume brings together a diverse group of international scholars to engage with Das s ideas, placing his work within the broader context of global intellectual discourse. His contributions ranging from philosophy and culture to literature continue to inspire fresh perspectives on education and social transformation. Das s translation efforts introduced Odia readers to world literature, including works by Tolstoy, Gandhi, Sri Aurobindo, and Boris Pasternak, bridging cultures and ideas across linguistic boundaries.In an era of increasing interest in diverse global philosophies, this book offers a timely and essential exploration of Das s work, linking his thoughts to the contemporary movement of planetary thinking. With its transdisciplinary approach interweaving literature, philosophy, and history this volume is a must-read for scholars, educators, and anyone interested in the evolution of thought beyond conventional borders.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Chitta Ranjan Das and Our Creative Planetary Futures : When Feet Become Wings
• Publisher: Springer
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9819562430
• ISBN 13: 9789819562435
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 216W x 153H x 22D millimeters 216 millimeters width by 153 millimeters height by 22 millimeters depth
• Weight: 521 grams

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Synopsis

This book explores the profound legacy of Chitta Ranjan Das (1923–2011), a pioneering Indian thinker, educator, and writer who left an indelible mark on philosophy, literature, and education. As the founder of Jeevana Vidyalaya (School of Life) in 1950s Odisha and a devoted nurturer of integral education movement in Odisha,  Das redefined education through integral learning, deeply influenced by the visionary ideals of Tagore, Gandhi, Kristen Kold, Sri Aurobindo and the Mother.

This volume brings together a diverse group of international scholars to engage with Das’s ideas, placing his work within the broader context of global intellectual discourse. His contributions—ranging from philosophy and culture to literature—continue to inspire fresh perspectives on education and social transformation. Das’s translation efforts introduced Odia readers to world literature, including works by Tolstoy, Gandhi, Sri Aurobindo, and Boris Pasternak, bridging cultures and ideas across linguistic boundaries.

In an era of increasing interest in diverse global philosophies, this book offers a timely and essential exploration of Das’s work, linking his thoughts to the contemporary movement of planetary thinking. With its transdisciplinary approach—interweaving literature, philosophy, and history—this volume is a must-read for scholars, educators, and anyone interested in the evolution of thought beyond conventional borders.

About the Author

Ananta Kumar Giri is the Founding Executive Trustee of Vishwaneedam Center for Asian Blossoming and a former Professor at the Madras Institute of Development Studies, Chennai. Professor Giri  is the author, editor, co-editor and translator of more than six dozen books in English and Odia.