"The Gospel of Ramakrishna" is actually a collection of conversations, teachings, and anecdotes of the Indian mystic and saint Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa. The book is not authored by Swami Abhedananda, but rather compiled by Mahendranath Gupta, a disciple of Ramakrishna, who is often referred to as "M." Swami Abhedananda and other disciples of Ramakrishna were involved in preserving and promoting his teachings, but they were not the primary compilers of "The Gospel of Ramakrishna."The boo...

How To Be A Yogiby Swâmi AbhedânandaA road-map of the Yogic schools.TRUE religion is extremely practical; it is, indeed, based entirely upon practice, and not upon theory or speculation of any kind, for religion begins only where theory ends. Its object is to mould the character, unfold the divine nature of the soul, and make it possible to live on the spiritual plane, its ideal being the realization of Absolute Truth and the manifestation of Divinity in the actions ...

The Gospel Of Ramakrishnaed. by Swami AbhedanandaGod is Infinite. Infinite are the Forms in which He manifests Himself. Infinite also are the ways leading to Him.Sri Ramakrishna, (1836-1886) was a Bengali mystic who had a huge impact on the development of modern Hinduism. His chief disciple, Swami Vivekananda, not only helped revive Hinduism in India, but also introduced Hinduism to the West. Ramakrishna was a non-dualist worshippper of the Goddess Kali. However, he ...

"Reincarnation by Swami Abhedananda presents a philosophical and spiritual examination of the doctrine of rebirth from the perspective of Vedanta. Drawing upon Hindu scriptures, rational argument, and comparative religion, Abhedananda seeks to demonstrate that reincarnation is both a logical and ethical necessity in understanding human existence. The book explores questions of justice, destiny, and moral responsibility, proposing that the inequalities of life cannot be explained within the...

Sri Ramakrishna, (1836-1886) was a Bengali mystic who had a huge impact on the development of modern Hinduism. His chief disciple, Swami Vivekananda, not only helped revive Hinduism in India, but also introduced Hinduism to the West. Ramakrishna was a non-dualist worshipper of the Goddess Kali. However, he also experimented with Christianity and Islam, and repeatedly preached the diversity of paths to God. This is the story of Ramakrishna told first-hand as a series of days and nights spen...

The Vedanta Philosophy, as expounded by Swami Abhedananda, is based on the Upanishads, which are a collection of ancient Indian texts. The central tenet of the Vedanta Philosophy is that there is an ultimate reality, which is Brahman, and that everything in the universe is a manifestation of Brahman. Read in English, unabridged.

One of the most poetical of the Upanishads, I mean the Katha Upanishad, which has been translated by Sir Edwin Arnold, under the title of “The Secret of Death,” begins with this inquiry: “There is this doubt; when a man dies, some say that he is gone forever, that he does not exist, while others hold that he still lives; which of these is true? “Various answers have been given to this question; metaphysics, philosophy, science and religion have tried to solve this problem. At the same time...

"Six Lectures on Vedanta Philosophy" is a collection of lectures delivered by Swami Abhedananda, a prominent disciple of Swami Vivekananda and a teacher of Vedanta philosophy. Vedanta is a philosophical and spiritual tradition within Hinduism that focuses on the interpretation and understanding of the ancient Vedas.In these lectures, Swami Abhedananda likely explores various aspects of Vedanta philosophy, which includes topics related to the nature of reality (Brahman), the relationship be...

How To Be A Yogiby Swami AbhedanandaYoga refers to traditional physical and mental disciplines that originated in India. The word is associated with meditative practices in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. Major branches of yoga in Hindu philosophy include Raja Yoga, Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga (think about yourself), Bhakti Yoga (pray to God, the Guru or to your inner self), and Hatha Yoga (body exercises and meditation).Table of Contents :Introd...

One of the most poetical of the Upanishads, I mean the Katha Upanishad, which has been translated by Sir Edwin Arnold, under the title of “The Secret of Death,” begins with this inquiry: “There is this doubt; when a man dies, some say that he is gone forever, that he does not exist, while others hold that he still lives; which of these is true? “Various answers have been given to this question; metaphysics, philosophy, science and religion have tried to solve this problem. At the same time...

"Vedanta Philosophy: Five Lectures on Reincarnation" by Swami Abhedananda offers profound insights into the ancient philosophy of Vedanta, focusing on the concept of reincarnation. Through five illuminating lectures, the Swami elucidates how life's continuity is intricately woven through multiple existences. He explores the ethical, moral, and spiritual implications of reincarnation, unveiling its role in shaping destiny. With clarity and depth, the book bridges Eastern spirituality with m...

True religion is extremely practical; it is, indeed, based entirely upon practice, and not upon theory or speculation of any kind, for religion begins only where theory ends. Its object is to mould the character, unfold the divine nature of the soul, and make it possible to live on the spiritual plane, its ideal being the realization of Absolute Truth and the manifestation of Divinity in the actions of the daily life. Spirituality does not depend upon the reading of Scriptures, or upon lea...