The Life of Swami Vivekananda [Hardcover]

by his Eastern and Western Disciples (Author), Eastern and Western Disciples of Vivekananda Staff (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1979

An enthusiastic, comprehensive biography in two volumes of Swami Vivekananda. Volume 2 covers starts after his appearance at the World's Parliament of Religions in Chicago in 1893. A brief review of who Swami Vivekananda is: First, he was the most prominent of Ramakrishna's disciples. He came to the U.S. as the representative of Hinduism at the World Parliament of Religions held in Chicago in 1893. His overwhelming success resulted in the founding of a number of centers throughout America, and many believe, the emergence of Eastern philosophy in the West.

Swami Vivekananda's approach to Vedanta is probably the most tuned to the needs of the Western world and in India he is regarded as the great Patriot saint of India for his role in revitalizing India..

Product Details

• Hardcover: 701 pages
• Publisher: Vedanta Press & Bookshop; 7th edition (October 1979)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 8175050446
• ISBN-13: 978-8175050440
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.7 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,792,950 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A book of Inspiration, April 24, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: The Life of Swami Vivekananda (Hardcover)

A fascinating journey into the life of the most charismatic, dynamic and inspirational spiritual leader produced by the world in the last century. Extremely well-written with a number of insightful anecdotes. Swamiji's life is an inspiration to the youth of today and this book certainly generates a deep reverence and awe for this great persona.

1 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not That excited, I looked for, June 17, 2001

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Heena Patel (NJ United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Life of Swami Vivekananda (Hardcover)

i think, it just gives the preview that where and when he lived his life, i expected more how he lived his life..not where and when..well..still it wasnt that bad.