'Lives of great men remind us, We can make our lives sublime. And departing leaning behind us, Footprints on the sands of Time' (H. W. Longfellow). These inspiring lines sum up the message of this book. The author has narrated the biographical profiles of six great Indians and their contribution to the Indian society. They are presented as role models for people of India. They are well known for their contribution in the spheres of polities, literature, history and spirituality. The narration is simple and factual[edit]