LIVING AT THE SOURCE (Shambhala Dragon Editions) [Paperback]

Swami Vivekananda (Author)

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Publication Date: July 20, 1993 | Series: Shambhala Dragon Editions

In 1893, Vivekananda, disciple of the great Indian sage Ramakrishna, achieved notoriety when he appeared at the World Parliament of Religions at the Chicago World's Fair. This selection of the swami's writings speaks directly to contemporary people who seek spirituality in their everyday lives.

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"How good it is to have this important, wisely selected collection of Vivekananda's essential writings. His stirring voice resounds through its pages, from cover to cover."—Huston Smith, author of The World's Religions



"Engrossing and enriching. Vivekananda's thoughts are especially relevant to today's problems, as they are profound yet practical. This is a book which should be widely read."—Anne Bancroft, author of Weavers of Wisdom



"For decades the wisdom of Swami Vivekananda has inspired millions of people worldwide with his spiritual teachings free of dogma and sectarianism. Now Living at the Source provides ready access to that inspiring wisdom for individuals seeking self-knowledge in specific areas as well as for those who are seeking a comprehensive philosophy of the highest order."—Dr. Kenneth Pelletier, author of Mind as Healer, Mind as Slayer



"The power of Vivekananda's spirit and the force of his intellect are awesome. One is tempted to be humbled by his many gifts, but his constant message in these wonderful quotations is that what he has attained is available to every one of us. It is impossible to read Vivekananda's words and not be changed."—Alan Arkin, actor and author of Halfway through the Door --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

Vivekananda (1863–1902) was the chief disciple of the great spiritual master Ramakrishna and founded the Ramakrishna Math and Mission in India. He spent four years in the West, teaching the message of Vedanta and founding two societies in New York and San Francisco. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Shambhala; 1st edition (July 20, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0877738815
• ISBN-13: 978-0877738817
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,659,448 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazingly modern and accessible to all, January 17, 2000

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This review is from: Living at the Source: Yoga Teachings of Vivekananda (Shambhala Dragon Editions) (Paperback)

Swami Vivekananda, the primary disciple of Sri Ramakrishna Paramahansa (one of the greatest of the Hindu sages), has a style immediately accessible to all. He died in 1901, but his teachings are as valid and truthful today as they were then. This book consists mostly of short quotations and paragraphs Vivekananda wrote or said, carefully selected from other books and talks. If you're interested in Nonduality (Advaita) in the context of Hinduism, this book comes highly recommended. Vivekananda comes across as soft and delicate as a flower, and as grand and thunderous as a roaring lion.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book for anyone walking the path to Eternity!!!, September 11, 2009

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This review is from: Living at the Source: Yoga Teachings of Vivekananda (Shambhala Dragon Editions) (Paperback)

This book is worth its weight in gold and diamonds. The authors who edited it by culling through "The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda" have done an excellent job. If you have ever read or been interested in Advaita, then this is a book you cannot live without. It looks at the qualities needed to realize unity, such as courage, love, effort, discipline, selflessness etc.

Each and every sentence and paragraph in this book makes one's cells vibrate with a joyful energy. Swami Vivekananda's emphasis on strength can literaly breath courage into one who lacks it! This book is always going to sit on my desk in arm's reach so that I can read it at all times and negate all the erroneous beliefs arising from my identification with the body.

Reading these excerpts is like drinking from the spring of Immortality! I HIGHLY recommend this book to all seekers of Truth, no matter what your chosen path. It is VERY powerful. I wish I could buy one copy for each and everyone.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Every quotation in this book is powerful, February 15, 2011

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This review is from: Living at the Source: Yoga Teachings of Vivekananda (Shambhala Dragon Editions) (Paperback)

This book is a collection of quotations of Swami Vivekananda. The quotations are selected from his 9-volume "complete works". So, this book contains highly condensed and distilled essence of Vivekananda's teachings.

If you are a new-comer to Vivekananda or Advaita, this book may not be for you. But, if you are already familiar with Advaita or Vivekananda's work, and looking for the essence, this book will be extremely valuable.