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Collected Works of Swami Vivekananda
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Vivekananda left a body of philosophical works (see Vivekananda's complete works). His books (compiled from lectures given around the world) on the four Yogas (Raja Yoga, Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga and Jnana Yoga) are very influential and still seen as fundamental texts for anyone interested in the Hindu practice of Yoga. His letters are of great literary and spiritual value. He was also considered a very good singer and a poet.By the time of his death, He had composed many songs including his favorite Kali the Mother. He used humor for his teachings and was also an excellent cook. His language is very free flowing. His own Bengali writings stand testimony to the fact that he believed that words - spoken or written - should be for making things easier to understand rather than show off the speaker or writer's knowledge.
Swami Vivekananda [ স্বামী বিবেকানন্দ ] (1863 – 1902), born Narendranath Datta, was an Indian Hindu monk, philosopher, author, religious teacher, and the chief disciple of the Indian mystic Ramakrishna. He was a key figure in the introduction of Vedanta and Yoga to the Western world and is credited with raising interfaith awareness, and bringing Hinduism to the status of a major world religion.
Born in Calcutta, Bengal Presidency, British India (present-day Kolkata, West Bengal, India)
Vivekananda left a body of philosophical works (see Vivekananda's complete works). His books (compiled from lectures given around the world) on the four Yogas (Raja Yoga, Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga and Jnana Yoga) are very influential and still seen as fundamental texts for anyone interested in the Hindu practice of Yoga. His letters are of great literary and spiritual value. He was also considered a very good singer and a poet.By the time of his death, He had composed many songs including his favorite Kali the Mother. He used humor for his teachings and was also an excellent cook. His language is very free flowing. His own Bengali writings stand testimony to the fact that he believed that words - spoken or written - should be for making things easier to understand rather than show off the speaker or writer's knowledge.
Swami Vivekananda [ স্বামী বিবেকানন্দ ] (1863 – 1902), born Narendranath Datta, was an Indian Hindu monk, philosopher, author, religious teacher, and the chief disciple of the Indian mystic Ramakrishna. He was a key figure in the introduction of Vedanta and Yoga to the Western world and is credited with raising interfaith awareness, and bringing Hinduism to the status of a major world religion.
Born in Calcutta, Bengal Presidency, British India (present-day Kolkata, West Bengal, India)
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June 3, 2023
This book provides unique insight into the religion or scriptures of India.
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The most crucial aspect of the scriptures of ancient India:
Within these scriptures, two ideals of truth are present. The first ideal pertains to the eternal truths concerning the nature of the soul, God, and their relationship, known as Shrutis or Vedas.
The second ideal of truth resides in the Smritis, which find expression in the words of Manu, the Puranas, and the Tantras.
This secondary category of truth is subordinate to the Vedas, and in cases of conflict, the Shrutis take precedence. The Vedas elucidate humanity's destiny and goals, while the specifics are elaborated upon in the Smritis and Puranas. The Shrutis offer sufficient guidance for the spiritual life, while the Smritis provide additional details.
Few Things I liked:
The most crucial aspect of the scriptures of ancient India:
Within these scriptures, two ideals of truth are present. The first ideal pertains to the eternal truths concerning the nature of the soul, God, and their relationship, known as Shrutis or Vedas.
The second ideal of truth resides in the Smritis, which find expression in the words of Manu, the Puranas, and the Tantras.
This secondary category of truth is subordinate to the Vedas, and in cases of conflict, the Shrutis take precedence. The Vedas elucidate humanity's destiny and goals, while the specifics are elaborated upon in the Smritis and Puranas. The Shrutis offer sufficient guidance for the spiritual life, while the Smritis provide additional details.
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