Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda by Swami Vivekananda (PDF)

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All the nine published volumes of Swami Vivekananda’s works are available here. All proceeds from the sale of this book are donated to Advaita Ashrama, founded by Swami Vivekananda.

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⭐This kindle version of this book was the need of these days….we need to spread Swamiji’s work in every way possible. If you are interested in Hinduism or Budhhism or Indian Culture or you are just in search for a greater peaceful life you should read this book. Just to reach all the people we are getting this a way below than a nominal rate. But the content of this book can change your view towards life forever. I hope all the Indians may already know about Swamiji a little or more. For the Non-Indian people I am giving a little history about his profound influence on Western Countries:Swami Vivekananda, the nineteenth-century Indian Hindu monk is considered as one of the most influential people of modern India and Hinduism.Vivekananda, during and after his tour of western countries in Europe and the United States had profound influence on notable personalities, who either became his ardent devotees or friends and some even his ardent disciples and many of whom even became ascetics. Right at the beginning of his visit to Chicago to address the Parliament of World Religions Professor John Henry Wright of Harvard University, invited him to speak at Harvard. He pointed out to Vivekananda the necessity of going to the Parliament of Religions, which he thought would give an introduction to the nation. Wright’s reasoning was “To ask for your credentials is like asking the sun to state its right to shine in the heavens”. Some of such well-known luminaries are: Max Müller (Indologist), J. J. Goodwin, John Henry Barrows, Mark Twain, Sturdy, Romain Rolland, Sara Chapman Bull, his American mother and benefactor, Mary Hale, Josephine MacLeod, Christine Greenstidel (who later came to be known as Sister Christine, Maragaret Noble (Sister Nivedita in later years), William James, Josiah Royce, Robert G. Ingersoll, Nikola Tesla, Lord Kelvin, Harriet Monroe, Ella Wheeler Wilcox, Sarah Bernhardt, Emma Calvé and Hermann Ludwig Ferdinand von Helmholtz He initiated several followers : Marie Louise (a French woman) became Swami Abhayananda, and Leon Landsberg became Swami Kripananda.American industrialist John D. Rockefeller reportedly made his first large donation for public welfare and later became a notable philanthropist after a meeting with Vivekananda. Vivekananda succinctly explained to Rockfeller that his philanthropy would only be a channel to help the poor and distressed people.Vivekananda influenced French Opera singer Emma Calvé, who wrote in her autobiography:It has been my good fortune and my joy to know a man who truly “walked with God,” a noble being, a saint, a philosopher, and a true friend. His influence upon my spiritual life was profound. He opened up new horizons before me, enlarging and vivifying my religious ideas and ideals, teaching me a broader understanding of truth. My soul will bear him an eternal gratitude.Vivekananda’s life and works have influenced many scholars, writers, politicians worldwide. French writer Romain Rolland wrote that Vivekananda was “energy personified”. Rolland felt “kingliness” was Vivekananda’s characteristics, “He was a born king and nobody ever came near him in India or America without paying homage to his majesty.” American writer, historian, philosopher Will Durant told, the speeches of Vivekananda were more “virile” than the ones delivered in the Vedic times.The nationalist leader and the first president of independent Indonesia Sukarno said that it was Swami Vivekananda who inspired him to become strong and to serve God and mankind. Historian and Indologist Arthur Llewellyn Basham compared Vivekananda with other eminent religious figures of India such as Kabir, Adi Shankara, Chaitanya. Russian academician and public figure Eugene Chelyshev was an ardent admirer of Swami Vivekananda. He said:”Reading and re-reading the works of Vivekananda each time I find in them something new that helps deeper to understand India, its philosophy, the way of the life and customs of the people in the past and the present, their dreams of the future…”Barack Obama, the President of the United States, quoted Vivekananda’s words in his speech delivered in India in November 2010. He said:”Instead of succumbing to division, you have shown that the strength of India—the very idea of India—is its embrace of all colors, castes and creeds. It’s the diversity represented in this chamber today. It’s the richness of faiths celebrated by a visitor to my hometown of Chicago more than a century ago—the renowned Swami Vivekananda. He said that, “holiness, purity and charity are not the exclusive possessions of any church in the world, and that every system has produced men and women of the most exalted character.”

⭐The most substantial “negative” comment on this volume in past reviews is that there is no TOC. I hesitated to urchase this book but decided to download the trial first to see if a TOC had been added sinc ethat negative review was posted. And..yes, there is now a TOC. As of today (Jan. 6 2015) there is a very detailed TOC with live links to each section of eafch volume. The TOC is so large that it is difficult to navigate but this is easily remedied by doing a search for the word “Volume” – you get a list of each of the 9 volume headings and from there you can click on whatever section you want. Each section is also numbered so if you know the volume and section you are looking for you can search on the number (for example 7.1) and navigate directly to that section or any of its subsectoins (7.1.1, 7.1.2 etc.)Combine this workable TOC with the Kindle’s ability to search for any concept (like “karma”) and this Kindle edition is a practical a way to access Vivekananda’s writings and talks as you are ever likely to find. As a bonus text to speech (TTS) is enabled. If you have a fluid TTS voice installed on your tablet (my favorite is the British TTS voice “Brian” which is available on the HDX tabletsg) you an turn on text to speech and imagine you are at one of Vivekananda’s talks.

⭐If you are interested in spiritual knowledge this is a must read. It’s 100 year old book but it’s timeless wisdom stays with you even after you close the book.

⭐I’m happy to write this review (coincidentally) on the Birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. This book is carried by the weight of the personality of Swami Vivekananda, one of the greatest modern day mystics. It’s a matter of profound sadness that his remarkable life is largely unknown to a wider audience and that his work is reduced to meek quotes on ‘Youth’ day (or something like that).Swami Vivekananda is piercing to the intellectual, charismatic to the worldly, devotional to the pious and a celibate God to No Fap aspirants – Everyone (and I mean this) can find something to revere in the Swami. His life, most faithfully led, is filled with extraordinary events and his teachings speak to what can only be described as the soul. He is a universally inspiring companion on the spiritual journey, urging all aspirants for a ‘call to action’.Highly recommended!

⭐As many before me, I find Swami’s writing very illuminating and inspiring. He speaks with clarity and conviction of someone who spent a very long time thinking logically about these questions and arriving to clearest possible answers. I recommend this version which was published by a person associated with Advaita Ashrama:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004NIFSQ6/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0

⭐This is one of the greatest life guides I have ever come across. This is not about religion, this is about a long hard look at life and how to live it!A collection of lectures and writings from arguably one of the finest orators and spiritual masters the world ever saw. I would suggest everyone to read it at least once. Personally I went through some very tough times in my life and this book helped me come out of the slump like nothing before. It opened my eyes, it helped me get over pain. And everything with logic and rationale, not just blind faith and religious dogma! I can probably write on and on about how much I really appreciate this master, but no, I will not force my liking on you. Read it, decide for yourself, come back and comment on my review if you agree.

⭐One of the greatest spiritual teachers who inspires India even to this day. His words, ideas and philosophy ring true and give lucid guidance along the path. The breath of his vision and his obvious motivation to enlighten us are very apparent. I have never read someone who can explain and compare spiritual ideas from various cultures so clearly. He also has a good understanding of western philosophy and uses this to good effect when relevant.

⭐If you are in any way interested in Indian religion or spirituality in general you have to get this book. It is absolutely loaded with amazing insights, philosophy and practical advice for the aspiring Yogi. His expositions on Jnani Yoga and in particular Bhakti Yoga are incredible and often extremely moving. This book is just so inspiring and encouraging to anyone who is trying to be truly religious. His teachings are so simple and yet so profound. I really cannot say enough good things about this work, please buy and read it, you will not regret it.

⭐The Great Truth , that we have forgotten , to lose the illusion of self, to understand, to be loved, we cannot deny what is real, so rejoice and live!

⭐excellent

⭐Great piece of literature. It has lasted the test of time, looks topical even now. And at a price you just don’t think about anything else. If you haven’t read it, do read it.

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