Philosophical Defiance: Written in 1930 while Bhagat Singh was imprisoned in the Lahore Central Jail, this essay is a logical and fearless defense of his atheism against claims that his lack of belief was due to \\\"vanity\\\" or \\\"pride.\\\"\\r\\nRationalist Inquiry: The book showcases Singh\\\'s intellectual depth, as he uses reason and logic to question the existence of an almighty, omnipresent God in a world filled with suffering, exploitation, and injustice.\\r\\nIntellectual Evolution: It traces his journey from a religious upbringing and early days of chanting prayers to becoming a staunch believer in realism, Marxism, and socialism through extensive study of international revolutionary history.\\r\\nA Call for Independent Thinking: Bhagat Singh emphasizes that \\\"criticism and independent thinking are the two indispensable qualities of a revolutionary,\\\" urging readers to challenge orthodox beliefs and blind faith.\\r\\nTimeless Legacy: Published posthumously in 1931, this Diamond Pocket Books edition remains a crucial read for understanding the mind of a martyr who stood by his convictions even when facing the gallows.
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