Vedanta and Vivekananda

Publishing Date: 2010 Edition: 2nd Reprint - Feb 2012 This book, Vedanta and Vivekananda, has been compiled mostly from some published articles in journals and books. This is a collection of self-contained articles and not a planned book. Those who are interested in a particular topic and not its entire philosophy or background may find these separate treatments more useful. These topics had been dealt with separately in lectures, essays, television talks and University lectures. In spite of his acceptance of all faiths, Sri Ramakrishna is the epitome of the high ideas of Vedanta. Swami Vivekananda also emphasizes practical aspect of Vedanta. As a matter of fact Swamiji?s concept of service (seva) is quite in conformity with the high ideas and ideals of Vedanta. The message of Vedanta being universal actually holds good for the world at large. Vedanta is quite relevant for modern man. The idea of love for all is the sum and substance of the thoughts and ideas of Vedanta. Both Sri Ramakrishna and Swami Vivekananda teach the great Vedantic idea that love for man is love for God and service to man is service to God. Excerpts from Table of Contents: Vivekananda: Swami Vivekananda's Concept of Service Vivekananda to Modern Youth God or Humanity? Vivekananda And Spirituality The Universal Message of Swami Vivekananda The Inspiration That is Vivekananda etc Vedanta: Vedanta for Modern Man The Role Of Vedanta In Shaping Our Nation Vedanta and the Democratic Spirit National Emotional Integration And Vedanta Vedanta for The Global Village Vedantic Practice in Everyday Life etc Religion: True Religion The Role of Religion Now Social Service - Personal and Impersonal Service and Power Peace and Unity Through Religion Self-Exertion in Spiritual Life The Clarion Call etc