Books
Self Knowledge
Knowledge of the Self lies at the root of all other knowledge, whether of science, philosophy or religion.
More info →Selfless Work: Its basis, methods and fulfillment
This is a revised and enlarged edition of a series of three editorials by Swami Bhajanananda, published in Prabuddha Bharata (during 1979-80).
More info →Self Mastery
A book in the same vein as the saying of the Buddha: Carpenters bend wood, fletchers bend arrows; wise men fashion themselves.
More info →Sermon on the Mount According to Vedanta, The
The Sermon on the Mount represents the essence of both Christ's teachings and the teachings of Vedanta. Beautiful as this interpretation is in itself, it is presented by Swami Prabhavananda not as a far-off, scarcely attainable ideal, but as a practical program of daily living and conduct.
More info →Service: Ideal and Aspects
Articles on the ideals of service as practiced in some of the world religions.
More info →Seven Beggars and Other Kabbalistic Tales of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov, The
This collection presents the wisdom of Rebbe Nachman, translated by Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan. It is accompanied by illuminating commentary drawn from the works of Rebbe Nachman’s pupils that allows the reader to experience the rich heritage of Torah and Kabbalah that underlies each word of his inspirational teachings.
More info →Shankara’s Crest Jewel of Discrimination (Vivekachudamani)
Very readable English translation of Vivekachudamani. Includes introduction to Shankara's philosophy and a sketch of his life, also a translation of Prasna-Uttara-Malika (Garland of Questions and Answers). see: Vivekacudamani
More info →Shankara and Indian Philosophy
A study of the whole of Shankara's work, examining the main concepts in his Advaita interpretation and comparing them with other philosophical traditions.
More info →Shankaracharya and an Untouchable (Manisha Panchakam)
An exposition of the five verse text Manisha Panchakam which is considered to be the essence of Advaita Vedanta.
More info →Short Life of Sri Ramakrishna, A
A concise lifestory of Sri Ramakrishna brought out to meet the request of a short biography of the Master. The material is taken mostly from the Life of Sri Ramakrishna published by Advaita Ashrama https://sfvedanta.org/books/life-of-sri-ramakrishna/. A few sayings of the Master are also included at the end.
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