This book contains selections from the most important and inspired teachings on Classical Yoga ever offered. They were written or given in lectures throughout the 1890's by Swami Vivekananda (1863-1902), a young Indian monk who came to America in 1893 to speak at the world's first Parliament of Religions in Chicago. With his glorious message of Oneness and universality, he became the uncontested star of the Parliament, single-handedly raising India to the level of spiritual teacher in the eyes and the hearts of the West. Vivekananda was the first and most fully realized Yoga master to ever bring the ancient spiritual wisdom and practices of India to the United States, and one hundred years after his death he is regarded by millions to be the greatest Yogi of the modern era. No seeker of truth should be without these invaluable teachings, for they are great treasures of illumination and guidance for living a truly spiritual life in the modern world.
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The clearest version of India’s great modern teacher. If you buy any book on yoga, make it this one. -- Midwest Book Review, December 2002
The paragon of all Unity systems is Vedanta from India, and the paragon of Vedanta teachers is Swami Vivekananda. -- New Book Reviews, December 2002
This excellent book asks two vital questions: "Who is Vivekananda", and "What is Classical Yoga?" and superbly answers both. -- Book Review Cafe, December 2002
The paragon of all Unity systems is Vedanta from India, and the paragon of Vedanta teachers is Swami Vivekananda. -- New Book Reviews, December 2002
This excellent book asks two vital questions: "Who is Vivekananda", and "What is Classical Yoga?" and superbly answers both. -- Book Review Cafe, December 2002
About the Author
Dave DeLuca has been an inspirational speaker and personal growth seminar leader for over seventeen years. He has been a student of Indian philosophy at the Vedanta Society of Southern California since 1994, and he is an ongoing speaker at their temples throughout Southern California. He was initiated by Swami Swahananda, whose guru was a brother monk of Swami Vivekananda and a direct disciple of Sri Ramakrishna, the Bengali saint regarded by millions to be one of the greatest embodiments of wisdom to have ever graced the earth. Now one of the most senior and revered monks of the venerated Ramakrishna Order of India, Swami Swahananda had this to say about Dave:
I recommend Dave DeLuca, his lectures, and his classes to all .earnest seekers who want to learn the foundation principles of Classical Yoga as presented in our most revered scriptures, the Upanishads, the Bhagavad Gita, and the Yoga Sutras. He brings the authentic wisdom and spiritual practices of India to the Western world faithfully, lovingly, and with obvious reverence and gratitude for how they have blessed him in his life.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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Great Content,
By Eclectic Reader (CA, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Vivekananda: Lessons in Classical Yoga (Paperback)
When I read a book, I focus on the content, not on the political associations of the author/editor (as referenced in other customer reviews). The content of this book is focused on the classical yoga teachings as explained in western language by Vivekenanda.
I learned so much from reading this book. The material is very well organized: the first section explains the Vedanta philosophy and definition of God; the next section describes four types of yogas with a section detailing each type of yoga. The four types are karma yoga - divinity through works and duty; bhakti yoga - devotion and love of God; Raja yoga - divinity through the control of the mind; and Jnana yoga - divinity through knowledge. It is laid out simply and is very easy to understand. Whether or not one agrees with the philosophy, I believe it's very important to learn about other's belief systems. Understanding is the key to creating peace in the world. I happen to think much of the philosophy described in this book can apply to everyone, regardless of religious affiliation.
6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
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A unity of spirit that binds us forever together . . .,
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This review is from: Vivekananda: Lessons in Classical Yoga (Paperback)
I had the pleasure of listening to Dave DeLuca speak about his Hindu religious journey and his love for the teachings of Vivekananda. He is passionate about this topic and so far, this book shows his love and compassion for bringing an open and inclusive spiritual view to the world. His passion for Yogi Vivekananda comes through in his editing effort.The selections that DeLuca chose are indeed inspirational and give a clear image of the Unity of all existence that seems to be the corner stone of life philosophy from India. The story of Swami Vivekananda is compellingly told and rivets the reader. The short clearly written teachings can be read in just about any order, used as daily meditations, and revisited over and over again. Along the way, this uplifting volume will provide insight into the Vedanta philosophy. If you have the opportunity to hear DeLuca's presentation, take it. If you have the opportunity to read this book, take it! An excellent addition to anyone open to understanding and embracing the concept of the interconnected web of all existence. Whatever your religious (or non-religious) grounding, you will likely enjoy this book.
1 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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The lost message of Vivekananda,
By A Customer
This review is from: Vivekananda: Lessons in Classical Yoga (Paperback)
There is nothing wrong with Vivekananda's message and there may not be anything wrong with Mr. DeLuca's message in this book or in his public lectures. However, the Christian reviewers below are at least partly correct. In my experience, the Vedanta Society, which Vivekananda founded, at least the one in Southern California, is tone-deaf to the feelings of Protestant Christianity. They are on more common ground with Catholicism, which shares the Vedanta Society's emphasis on ritualism. So if you read this book and are enthralled with the universal liberalism of Vivekananda's view of religion, don't expect to find that in the Vedanta Society he founded. Adherents to Vedanta are expected to attend all night ceremonies called pujas, filled with the sort of formalized but empty ritual that Jesus found so uninspiring in the sanctimonious people of his day, and that most of Protestants, liberal to conservative, reject today. Even the casual visitor to a Vedanta Society "class" or "lecture" may be put off by the requirement that adherents bow down and touch the feet of the Swami, who is teaching or lecturing. This is a little like kissing the Pope's ring, which may resonnate with some Catholics, but you'd be hard pressed to find a Methodist or Lutheran, let alone Quaker, in the United State of America, who wants bow down and touch some guru's feet! So read this book. Enjoy it. Be inspired by it. But be careful of the religion founded around Vivekananda.
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