Jagar (जागर)

This books distinguishes Prof. Kurundkar from other Marathi writers. With is stature of democratic socialist and a staunch nationalist supported with his contribution to freedom struggle, his political analysis on one hand is sympathetic and respectful of pioneers of independent movement, but at the same time critically evaluates their work. This book emphasizes on political behavior and interpretation of the problem. The topics covered in this book are “Frustration among the intellectuals”, “Restructuring the school courses in Indian Histrory with special reference to national integration”, “Regression of Socialistic forces”, “Marxism: Theory and Practice”. “Decentralization”, Mahatma Gandhi”, “Nehru: The harbinger of piece” “Secularism and Islam”, scriptures and their followers” etc. With this book Prof. Kurundkar was widely accepted as political thinker particularly on Islam and Secularism.