The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda

Publisher's Summary

What Hinduism needed, amidst the general disintegration of the modern era, was a rock where she could lie at anchor, an authoritative utterance in which she might recognize her self. And this was given to her in these words and writings of the Swami Vivekananda.

What Hinduism had needed was the organizing and consolidating of its own idea. What the world had needed was a faith that had no fear of truth. Both these are found here. Nor could any greater proof have been given of the eternal vigour of the Sanâtana Dharma, of the fact that India is as great in the present as ever in the past, than this rise of the individual who, at the critical moment, gathers up and voices the communal consciousness.

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This book corrects "Pop" Spirituality/Metaphysics

Let me start with, this book was written in 1883! With now several thousand books gone through, and 14% of those books on metaphysics /spirituality, this book crushes all of them. This is volume 1 out of a 9 volume set. Don't let the 18 hour time investment scare you, it is pure awesomeness delivered with ease of understanding, not that esoteric erudite pompous diatribe manner most books are written in to squash your progress and make the author feel superior to you. (The see.., this is what happened to me, and it has not happened to you, so you suck, I am cured of cancer or (insert fatal disease) and I am great! I now have a million followers to support my not so humble ego) This author has no intention of making you feel less, but to show you the way, logically and understandably. I have read all those pop spirituality books written in the last 30 years some were ok, but most belong in the garbage next to the dirty diapers.

The teachings in this volume are not only clear and at a masters understanding, but are understandable to those with English as a second language and unsophisticated unpretentious layman peasant vocabulary, perfect for me! So much of what exists in today's society is absolutely incorrect, it is fashionable to do yoga and talk about spirituality, and though every path leads to enlightenment, some paths are absolute detours and complete wastes of time, with time being the only thing we cannot get back. The only, I mean the only great thing that has come from this pop spirituality crisis we are in for the last 30 years is yoga pants! Thank God for them! Thank you Lord Buddha, Lord Krishna, and Lord Jesus Christ for yoga pants, and Volume 1 of The Complete Works of Swami Vivekanada on Audible!

I cannot wait until the other 8 volumes are on audio! Thank you! hurry Hurry!

4 of 4 people found this review helpful

18 hours of blissfulness

Being from the East, and in my late thirties now, I have been drawn to the eastern philosophy like never before. In a lot of ways, this book has significantly changed my way of thinking, from life, struggles, work, family, friends, and mortality. I am now a better person for it. This book is 18 hours long, longer than any other title I ever listened to in Audible, but I was so drawn to the narration that I raced to finish it, and plan to listen it again. I recommend this book to anyone who has an open mind and spiritual inclination. Who wants to find the meaning of life, and the purpose of living it. By all means, this book is mostly secular, and appeals to anyone with a spiritual curiosity. Thanks to Clay Lomakayu for excellent narration.

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

A great summary of Indian Philosophy

I have always enjoyed philosophy and this one audiobook made me realize that philosophical mind cannot find truth until we grasp and practice spiritual practices. Swami vivekananda encourages to practice the methods, unless the knowledge is mere information and it has no use.