Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda 8 Vol. set [Paperback]

Swami Vivekananda (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 1947

A huge collection of the books,lectures,letters, poetry of Swami Vivekananda in 8 volumes.Formerly sold for $55.00. Special subsidized price. (Note that individual volumes in hardback and paperback are also available).

Editorial Reviews

Review

His words are great music, phrases in the style of Beethoven, stirring rhythms like the march of Handel choruses. I cannot touch these sayings of his, scattered as they are through the pages of books at thirty years' distance, without receiving a thrill through my body like an electric shock. And what shocks, what transports must have been produced when in burning words they issued from the lips of a hero --Romain Rolland, famed 19th-century author

About the Author

Swami Vivekananda is regarded in India as a patriot and saint. He came to the United States and spoke at the World's Parliament of Religion in Chicago. After the Parliament, the Swami traveled throughout the United States and England lecturing and giving the Western world his best teachings on Vedanta, teachings that seemed customized for the particular needs of the western mind. His first book on the yoga of meditation was assembled and published as Raja Yoga. Later came out a collection of his talks on the intellectually demanding approach Jnana Yoga, and finally, talks on the yoga approaches that suit most people Karma and Bhakti Yoga. A series of private talks to his most serious students at Thousand Islands Park in New York was later published as Inspired Talks.

After four years, Vivekananda finally returned to India for a hero's welcome. Here he was able to put many of his ideas in practice such as service to the poor, education, hospitals, and relief in times of natural disaster. A major day came in 1899 when the permanent headquarters of his brother monks, called the Ramakrishna Order of India, was consecrated. He said to his disciples,

Product Details

• Paperback: 4361 pages
• Publisher: Vedanta Press & Bookshop (January 1, 1947)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 8185301468
• ISBN-13: 978-8185301464
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 5.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #192,682 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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83 of 84 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wealth of wisdom, November 18, 2005

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ka (land, earth, milky way) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda 8 Vol. set (Paperback)

The first volume, alone, changed my outlook on life, religion, and spirituality. The volumes contain deep, practical wisdom on all aspects of life. The presentation of the material will appeal to westerners and easterners alike (and northerners and southerners :).

The enitire volume set (actually 9 volumes) are available, online, for free via:
http://www.ramakrishnavivekananda.info/vivekananda/complete_works.htm

The entire set is also available for purchase on cd-rom via:
http://www.advaitaonline.com/vvkmmcd.htm

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Embodiment of Sri Ramakrishnas teachings, January 13, 2003

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"alliatus" (Toronto Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda 8 Vol. set (Paperback)

If one truly follows Sri Ramakrishna's teachings, one does not possess the idea of distinction that one is greater than the other.

Swami Vivekananda, a disciple of Sri Ramakrishna, is the embodiment of Sri Ramakrishna to continue the Master's lineage. And it was said before Swami Vivekananda came to the worldly, the Master recognized him as an Attained in another dimension, and asked him to take leave and descend to help to carry on. The Attained agreed. Thus there is no concept of greater or minor. They are teachings.

The Complete Works vols contain his theological and philosophical theories, lectures, poems, and correspondences. Each volume contains some proportion of each, instead of certain one volume contains only certain particulars. Each volume does comprise a Table of Content so it is not difficult to locate or recall a topic.

Swami Vivekananda and related are placed under Religion-Hinduism by internet directory or library classifications, it is comprehensible since there has to be a classification for patrons' reference. However, once you get an opportunity to be exposed to his works, you might agree that he is also a social reformer, a teacher for humanity. He is not preaching Hinduism to amass conversions, he introduces what Hinduism is, and as well Indian philosophy and culture; he promotes harmony of societies, nations, and religions. Whoever shares interests in any subject under Social Science, would find insightful perspectives.

Additional recommendation is "The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna", in case you are not aware of. And "Teachings of Sri Ramakrishna", "Teachings of Swami Vivekananda" are worth sparing more dollars, they serve as excellent refreshers.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The science that is Hinduism, April 5, 2005

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A. Mehta (NYC, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda 8 Vol. set (Paperback)

This is a must read book for anyone interested in religious philosophy. People from all religions can appreciate it and the anologies and teachings are simply superb. The oratorship of Swami Vivekananda is simple phenomenal!

It will clarify a lot of doubts people have about the "mysticism" of Hinduism and other eastern religions. Swami Vivekananda brings out the science and logic behind the beliefs by talking about the four yogas. I would highly recommend it to anyone interested in philosophy in general and Hinduism in particular.