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Letters for Spiritual Seekers: Letters of Swami Shivananda

Letters for Spiritual Seekers: Letters of Swami Shivananda

A collection of over two hundred letters of spiritual guidance written by the great swami, a disciple of Sri Ramakrishna, in the years from 1889 to 1932. They are translated from the Bengali.

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Letters of Sister Nivedita 2 Vol. Set

Letters of Sister Nivedita 2 Vol. Set

A vast collection of letters, relating to Nivedita's public as well as private life, written between the years 1898 and 1911. They give a vivid picture of her struggles to adapt to Indian life, to establish her work for Indian women, and to further India's quest for independence.

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Letters of Swami Vivekananda

Letters of Swami Vivekananda

More than two hundred letters to his brother disciples, friends, and followers giving an intimate glimpse into the swami's mind and heart, as well as into the myriad problems he encountered in spreading his message.

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Let Us Be God

Let Us Be God

The author, Swami Ashokananda, is renowned for his thought-provoking lectures and articles on Vedanta philosophy and its practical application in daily life. This book borrows its title from an inspired utterance of Swami Vivekananda which forms the subject of the Swami’s deliberations presented herein as the first lecture. By his forceful lectures based on deep reasoning, the Swami turns our attention to the Divine within. The lectures and articles included here were earlier published in Prabuddha Bharata and Vedanta Kesari, the two English monthly journals of the Ramakrishna Order. The articles included are: Let us be God; God and the other God; Free will or predestination? Thinking versus meditationThe quest for powerReality as the Supreme personThe great lie; The religion of the future and the future of religionSri Sankaracharya: A studySwami Vivekananda, the Ideal for the modern age.

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Life and Thought of Sankaracarya

Life and Thought of Sankaracarya

A critical study attempting an historical reconstruction of Sankara's life and work.

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Life in Indian Monasteries: Reminiscences about Monks of the Ramakrishna Order

Life in Indian Monasteries: Reminiscences about Monks of the Ramakrishna Order

A colorful and inspirational portrait of Indian monastic life drawn from the author's personal contact with many senior swamis belonging to the second generation of monks of the Ramakrishna Order.

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Life of Evelyn Underhill, The

Life of Evelyn Underhill, The

The biographer includes letters, personal reminiscences and excerpts from Underhill’s writings to capture the journey and wisdom of one of the early twentieth century’s most influential women.

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Life of Ramakrishna, The

Life of Ramakrishna, The

An appreciative early account of Sri Ramakrishna's life written by a Western savant.  This account was originally published together with his work on the life and message of Swami Vivekananda in a single volume and titled: Prophets of the New India. Part two is now published separately and titled, The Life of Vivekananda and the Universal Gospel https://sfvedanta.org/books/life-of-swami-vivekananda-and-the-universal-gospel-the/

Tranlsated from original French by E.F. Malcolm-Smith.

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