Each of Vivekananda's lectures chosen for this collection deals with a different theme, but all are related in that they seek to expound some aspect of Vedanta as it applies to the conditions of modern life. The lectures are condensed to about one-third of the length of the originals with headings given to the different sections within each lecture to guide the reader through its thought-content.

The translator, Swami Tapasyananda, has attempted to preserve the literary beauty and depth of thought in this prose translation of Sri Vidyaranya's life of Shankara.

Hymn of praise to the Divine Mother in Her creative aspect. Devanagari text, transliteration, English translation, and notes by Swami Tapasyananda.

A collection of thoughtful questions and answers on spiritual practice in today's world.

Ecstatic devotee of Sri Krishna; saint of Bengal (1486-1533). Extract from Bhakti Schools of Vedanta.

An excellent study edition, commentary bringing in many of the ideas of Swami Vivekananda. Devanagari text and English translation.

A verse-by-verse rendering. Devanagari text, English translation.

A verse-by-verse rendering. Devanagari text, English translation.

A verse-by-verse rendering. Devanagari text, English translation.

A verse-by-verse rendering. Devanagari text, English translation.