A problem arose at that time when it was found too many of his students would be out of town at that time, and they had to arrange a place to conduct the classes. This masterpiece has been meticulously Reprinted in 2023, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1910. By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions. He explained, according to Hindu tradition, students should not be charged, and a teacher has to bear expenses of his works.

There is also an audio version of Autobiography read by actor Ben Kingsley (who also played Gandhi).He was a major force in the revival of Hinduism in India, and contributed to the concept of Indian nationalism as a tool to fight against the British empire in colonial India. The book provides a fresh perspective on these important issues and encourages the reader to reflect on their own beliefs and values. 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.

Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. Attending these lectures were entirely free, and the needed expenses were attempted to be collected by voluntary donation.The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. Throughout the book, Swami Vivekananda stresses the importance of religion as a means of personal transformation and the promotion of social harmony.

With a peaceful and illuminating presence, he shared messages of peace and bliss, nurturing the hearts of his ardent devotees.

In this way, you will become my mother and thus your desire to have a wise child like me will also be fulfilled. 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.