Jnana Yoga or The Yoga of Knowledge is a book of lectures by Swami Vivekananda as transcribed by Joseph Josiah Goodwin. These lectures were delivered mostly in New York. In this book, Vivekananda explains the knowledge of the Vedas, Upanishads, and the Bhagavad Gita in a scientific manner. According to him, knowledge is the ultimate goal. It is only knowledge which can give us freedom from Maya or illusion. The book also touches upon other important Hindu philosophies like the atman, cosmos, immortality etc. Jnana-Yoga, along with Karma-Yoga, Bhakti-Yoga, and Raja-Yoga, is a classic book on Hindu philosophy. Click Here…
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Teachings of Swami Vivekananda comprises a choice collection of his speeches, quotes, and teachings. These are categorised into 44 suitable sections. This is a perfect book for a beginner reader looking to start Vivekananda’s books. It is suitable for those who cannot make the time to go through his voluminous writings. Click Here to Buy
This book is a biography of Swami Vivekananda written in an autobiographical manner. It was first published in 1963. The publishers have picked up excerpts from his various books and written them in the first-person voice. The life and different incidents of Swami Vivekananda’s life have been documented in this book. Click Here to Buy
Vedanta: Voice of Freedom presents the spiritual wisdom of India as it has evolved over five thousand years. It does so in a clear, easy and concise form. The book is a compilation of Vivekananda’s ideas on the subject of Vedanta. The ideas have been sourced from his various speeches and books. Click Here to Buy
After visiting the West, Vivekananda reached Colombo on 15 January 1897. From there he proceeded to India and was received as a hero. He went around the country making speeches to thousands of people who were eager to hear him. Lectures from Colombo to Almora is a collection of many of those speeches. Click Here to Buy
This book would be useful to people who are trying to understand the Gita. “Lectures on the Bhagavad Gita” is an anthology of Vivekananda’s writings, opinions and comments on the sacred Hindu text. The Bhagavad Gita was a lifelong companion of Swami Vivekananda and he used to carry one where ever he went. All these lectures were delivered in 1900 and were recorded by Ida Ansell in shorthand. Click Here to Buy
In 1895, Vivekananda conducted a series of private lectures to groups of selected disciples. These lectures were recorded by one of the disciples, Sara Ellen Waldo (who was later known as Haridasi). Inspired Talks by Swami Vivekananda was first published in 1909 by The Ramakrishna Mission. Click Here to Buy
Letters of Swami Vivekananda is a close look at the personality and spirit of Swami Vivekananda as seen through his letters. In this book, the reader gets a picture of Vivekananda that is untouched by any biographer. The letters have been arranged in chronological order for the benefit of the reader. The letters show the plan of his work and the means he wanted to adopt for the fulfilment of his mission. In the end, the book also has notes on the persons who are mentioned in these letters. Click Here to Buy
My India: The India Eternal talks about India’s past, its present and Vivekananda’s vision for its future. Swami Vivekananda talks about the duties of India’s youth and the path they must follow to make India a great nation. The book also includes his comments on education and religion. Click Here to Buy
This is a booklet but packs more information than other volumes written on the subject of mind. It is a lecture delivered by Swami Vivekananda in Los Angeles on January 8th, 1900. Powers of The Mind talks about the infinite possibilities and powers hidden within the human mind. It also explains how the powers of the mind can be unlocked using Yoga. Click Here to Buy
