Jnâna Yoga, Part II: Seven LecturesVivekananda, Swami
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Jnâna Yoga, Part II: Seven Lectures
Vivekananda, Swami
Vedanta; Yoga, Jñana
“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.
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