Vivekananda once said, "I have a message to the West, as Buddha had a message to the East." And the message was Vedanta. "Vedanta: Voice of Freedom" is culled from Vivekananda's collected works. This book presents in a clear and concise form the spiritual wisdom of India as it has evolved over five thousand years. Thus it evokes the living Vedanta put forth by an extraordinary mind.

Edited & with an Introduction by Swami Chetanananda of the Ramakrishna Order of India
Foreword by Christopher Isherwood
Preface by Huston Smith

"Judiciously compiled from the works of the most articulate expounder of Vedanta, Vivekananda". -- Kurt F. Leidecker, Professor Emeritus, University of Virginia

"Swami Chetanananda has selected 104 powerful essays from Swami Vivekananda. No Vivekananda reader to date has done better". -- Religious Studies Review, April 1988

"The present volume. . . should be enough to whet the intellectual, spiritual, and moral appetite of every thinking individual". -- Indian and Foreign Review, May 15, 1987.

Vivekananda once said, "I have a message to the West, as Buddha had a message to the East." And the message was Vedanta. "Vedanta: Voice of Freedom" is culled from Vivekananda's collected works. This book presents in a clear and concise form the spiritual wisdom of India as it has evolved over five thousand years. Thus it evokes the living Vedanta put forth by an extraordinary mind.

Edited & with an Introduction by Swami Chetanananda of the Ramakrishna Order of India
Foreword by Christopher Isherwood
Preface by Huston Smith

"Judiciously compiled from the works of the most articulate expounder of Vedanta, Vivekananda". -- Kurt F. Leidecker, Professor Emeritus, University of Virginia

"Swami Chetanananda has selected 104 powerful essays from Swami Vivekananda. No Vivekananda reader to date has done better". -- Religious Studies Review, April 1988

"The present volume. . . should be enough to whet the intellectual, spiritual, and moral appetite of every thinking individual". -- Indian and Foreign Review, May 15, 1987.

A classic collection of the great Swami's work. It could also be called his "Great Hits" collection. It offers a deep insight into the ancient teachings of yoga. Definately recommended for students who want to take yoga beyond the mat. ( )