Jnâna Yoga, Part II · Swami Vivekananda
SWÂMI ABHEDÂNANDA
234 pages. Flexible cloth, gilt top, 75c. net. Postage, 4c. Râmakrishna was a great Hindu saint of the nineteenth century who has already had an influence on the religious thought of America and England through the teachings of his disciples, Swâmi Vivekânanda, Swâmi Abhedânanda, and others. His Sayings are full of broad practical, non-sectarian instructions concerning the spiritual life which cannot but give help and inspiration to the followers of all creeds. The present volume contains a larger number of Sayings than has yet appeared in any one English collection. For the first time also they have been classified into chapters and arranged in logical sequence under marginal headings, such as “All creeds paths to God,” “Power of Mind and Thought,” “Meditation,” “Perseverance.” As an exposition of the universal truths of Religion and their application to the daily life this book takes its place among the great scriptures of the world. My Master By SWÂMI VIVEKÂNANDA 12mo, 90 pages. Cloth, 50 cents. Postage, 6 cents. “This little book gives an account of the character and career of the remarkable man known in India as Paramahamsa Srimat Râmakrishna, who is regarded by a great number of his countrymen as a divine incarnation. It is not more remarkable for the story it tells of a holy man than for the clear English in which it is told, and the expressions of elevated thought in its pages.”--_Journal_, Indianapolis, May 13th, 1901.
“The book, besides telling the life of Sri Râmakrishna, gives an insight into some of the religious ideas of the Hindus and sets forth the more important ideals that vitally influence India’s teeming millions. If we are willing to sympathetically study the religious views of our Aryan brethren of the Orient, we shall find them governed by spiritual concepts in no way inferior to the highest known to ourselves, concepts which were thought out and practically applied by these ancient philosophers in ages so remote as to antedate history.”--_Post, Washington_, May 13th, 1901. Sent on receipt of price and postage by the VEDÂNTA PUBLICATION COMMITTEE 135 West 80th Street, New York. _Agts. for Europe_--Messrs. LUZAC & CO., London, W. C., 46 Great Russell Street. By SWÂMI ABHEDÂNANDA Divine Heritage of Man 12mo, 215 pages. Portrait of author, frontispiece. Cloth, $1.00. Postage, 8 cents. CONTENTS. I. Existence of God. II. Attributes of God. III. Has God any Form? IV. Fatherhood and Motherhood of God. V. Relation of Soul to God. VI. What is an Incarnation of God? VII. Son of God. VIII. Divine Principle in Man. “The Swâmi Abhedânanda’s writings are also companionable and readable.... The Philosophy of India, being the bringing together of the best thoughts and reasonings of the best men for the thousands of preceding years, had under consideration the self-same problems that are to-day vexing the souls of our philosophers. The Swâmi’s book is therefore not so radical a departure from accepted thought as might at first be imagined.... It is not meat for babes, but rather will it give new lines of thought to the brightest intellects.”--_Transcript_, Boston, Aug., 1903.
“His method of dealing with these fundamental questions is peculiarly free both from dogmatic assertion and from pure metaphysical speculation.”--_Inter-Ocean_, Chicago, Aug., 1903. “He bases his arguments, not on theological hypotheses, but on scientific facts.”--_Cleveland Plain Dealer_, Aug., 1903. “It is written in a plain and logical style, and cannot fail to interest all who are anxious for information concerning the philosophy of which the author is such an able exponent.”--_Times_, Pittsburg, June, 1903. “A glance over a few of its pages would be sufficient to convince the reader that he is in the presence of an intellect of high order, more thoroughly conversant with the philosophies and sciences of the Occidental world than most Europeans or Americans.... The ‘Divine Heritage of Man’ gives a rare insight into the religious views of educated Hindoos and its argumentation furnishes an intellectual treat.”--_Chronicle_, San Francisco, Aug., 1903. “Fully cognizant of modern scientific discoveries, the author treats his subject broadly.”--_Bookseller, Newsdealer, and Publisher_, New York, Aug., 1903. “The student of religions will find much of value in the discourses, since they are full of historical information concerning the origin and growth of certain ideas and beliefs dominant in Christianity.”--_Republican_, Denver, July, 1903. “There is no disposition on the part of the author to assail any of the Christian principles, but he simply presents his subject with calmness, not attempting to reconcile religion and science, for to him they are one.”--_Washington Post_, June, 1903.
How to be a Yogi. I. Introductory. II. What is Yoga? III. Science of Breathing. IV. Was Christ a Yogi? 12mo, 188 pages. Cloth, $1.00. Postage, 8 cents. “For Christians interested in foreign missions this book is of moment, as showing the method of reasoning which they must be prepared to meet if they are to influence the educated Hindu. To the Orientalist, and the philosopher also, the book is not without interest.... Swâmi Abhedânanda preaches no mushroom creed and no Eurasian hybrid ‘theosophy.’ He aims to give us a compendious account of Yoga. Clearly and admirably he performs his task. In form the little bank is excellent, and its English style is good.”--_New York Times Saturday Review of Books_, Dec. 6, 1902. “‘How to be a Yogi’ is a little volume that makes very interesting reading. The book contains the directions that must be followed in physical as well as in mental training by one who wishes to have full and perfect control of all his powers.”--_Record-Herald_, Chicago, Feb. 28, 1903. “The Swâmi writes in a clear, direct manner. His chapter on Breath will elicit more than ordinary attention, as there is much in it that will prove helpful. The book makes a valuable addition to Vedânta Philosophy.”--_Mind_, June, 1903. “The book is calculated to interest the student of Oriental thought and familiarize the unread with one of the greatest philosophical systems of the world.”--_Buffalo Courier_, Nov. 23, 1902.
“‘How to be a Yogi’ practically sums up the whole science of Vedânta Philosophy. The term Yogi is lucidly defined and a full analysis is given of the science of breathing and its bearing on the highest spiritual development. The methods and practices of Yoga are interestingly set forth, and not the least important teaching of the book is the assertion of how great a Yogi was Jesus of Nazareth.”--_The Bookseller, Newsdealer and Stationer_, Jan. 15, 1903. “This book is well worth a careful reading. Condensed, yet clear and concise, it fills one with the desire to emulate these Yogis in attaining spiritual perfection.”--_Unity_, Kansas City, Dec., 1902. Religion of Vedânta Pamphlet printed for free distribution. 12mo, 8 pages. $1.00 for 150. Self-Knowledge (Atma-Jnâna.) Cloth, $1.00. Postage, 8 cents. Portrait of author, frontispiece.
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