Man in Search of Immortality: Testimonials from the Hindu Scriptures

by Nikhilananda

Man In Search of Immortality by Swami Nikhilananda offers a concise and understandable exposition on man's true nature, his origin, and his ultimate destiny. Swami Nikhilananda uses the sacred texts of Hinduism, primarily the Upanishads, to explain the immortality of the soul and the oneness of humanity. Based on the direct experience of enlightened souls, Hinduism argues that the soul is immortal and that the soul is completely separate from the changing and physical universe This 112 page book will inspire all who wish to resolve the conflict between faith and reason, promote respect among different faiths, and establish religion as a vital factor in human progress.

108 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1992

About the author

Swami Nikhilananda (1895–1973), born Dinesh Chandra Das Gupta was a direct disciple of Sri Sarada Devi. In 1933, he founded the Ramakrishna-Vivekananda Center of New York, a branch of Ramakrishna Mission, and remained its head until his death in 1973. An accomplished writer and thinker, Nikhilananda's greatest contribution was the translation of Sri Sri Ramakrishna Kathamrita from Bengali into English, published under the title The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna (1942).

Reviews

[Swami Narasimhananda · Rating 5 out of 5]

The human quest, in order to conquer death, has led to the development of religion, philosophy, humanities, and also science. Death humbles humanity and mocks at all its illusions of power. Everything crumbles before this inevitability. This quest taken up by great sages and saints finally led to the discovery of the true human nature as being beyond the body and the mind. The renowned author traces the concept of immortality in various religions and gives numerous testimonials from the Hindu scriptures. In five articles Swami Nikhilananda shows the eternal nature of the soul, its three states, and the real nature of Being.
Lucidly written, the book brings modern motifs to elucidate traditional beliefs. An appendix of quotations from the Bhagavadgita and Upanishads and an index adds to its value. The book helps one assert that death is but a phase in the jiva’s path and that one becomes immortal by ultimately knowing the Atman. An Indian imprint of the original American edition, this slim volume is helpful to all spiritual seekers and students of Indian philosophy.