MAVERICK MAHARAJA Hardcover

The Maverick Maharaja: The Life and Times of His Highness Maharaja Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar by Deepti Navaratna offers a captivating biography of the last Maharaja of Mysore, Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar, a polymath whose life seamlessly integrated diverse passions from philosophy and wildlife conservation to music, philately, and statesmanship. The book delves into how he effortlessly navigated seemingly contradictory realms, such as finding the divine in both Carnatic Kriti and Western Symphony, and reconciling ancient Advaita Vedanta with Spinozist counterpoints. Navaratna aims to reveal the man behind the crown, highlighting his multifaceted contributions and intellectual depth, providing a unique insight into a truly remarkable royal who transcended the ordinary.