Abstract

Dr Cyril Desbruslais SJ has done yeomen service to thousands of youths and students of Jnana-Deepa Vidyapeeth and Pune. He was an inspiring teacher, effective mentor and practical philosopher. Through his lectures and plays, he has shaped the destiny of many young men and women. To honour him on his 80th birthday (DoB: 21 December 1940), some of his friends and colleagues have out this volume. It highlights Cyril’s main vision and articulate his insight on life. He has been fond of quoting repeatedly St Irenaeus of Lyons, “The glory of God is humans fully alive.” Throughout his career, he has struggled to bring out the liberative dimension of every ideology, vision and system. He has also tried to make us more human and humane.