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.
NEW BOOK BY SWÂMI ABHEDÂNANDA
Self-Knowledge (Atma-Jnâna.)
Cloth, $1.00. Postage, 8 cents. Portrait of author, frontispiece.
CONTENTS.
I. Spirit and Matter.
II. Knowledge of the Self.
III. Prâna and the Self.
IV. Search after the Self.
V. Realization of the Self.
VI. Immortality and the Self.
“So practically and exhaustively is each phase of the subject treated
that it may well serve as a text-book for any one striving for
self-development and a deeper understanding of human nature.”--_Toronto
Saturday Night_, Dec., 1905.
“It will also be welcomed by students of the Vedic Scriptures, since
each chapter is based upon some one of the ancient Vedas known as the
Upanishads, and many passages are quoted.”--_Chicago Inter-Ocean_,
Jan., 1906.
“The book, from the gifted pen of the head of the Vedânta Society
of New York, presents in a clear manner, calculated to arrest
the attention of those not yet familiar with Vedic literature,
the principles of self-knowledge as taught by the leaders of
that philosophy.... The many passages quoted prove the profound
wisdom and practical teaching contained in the early Hindu
Scriptures.”--_Washington Evening Star_, Dec., 1905.
“A new book which will be welcome to students of Truth, whether
it be found in the Eastern religions, in modern thought or
elsewhere.”--_Unity_, Nov., 1905.
“The book is very well written.”--_San Francisco Chronicle_, Dec., 1905.
“In forcefulness and clearness of style it is in every way equal to the
other works by the Swâmi Abhedânanda, who has always shown himself in
his writings a remarkable master of the English language.”--_Mexican
Herald_, Dec., 1905.
“The volume is forcefully written, as are all of this author’s
works, and cannot fail to be of great interest to all who have
entered this field of thought. A fine portrait of the Swâmi forms the
frontispiece.”--_Toledo Blade_, Nov., 1905.
Spiritual Unfoldment.
I. Self-control.
II. Concentration and Meditation.
III. God-consciousness.
Paper, 35 cents. Cloth, 50 cents. Postage, 2 and 6 cents.
“This attractive little volume comprises three lectures on the Vedânta
Philosophy. The discourses will be found vitally helpful even by
those who know little and care less about the spiritual and ethical
teachings of which the Swâmi is an able and popular exponent. As the
Vedânta itself is largely a doctrine of universals and ultimates, so
also is this book of common utility and significance among all races of
believers. Its precepts are susceptible of application by any rational
thinker, regardless of religious predilection and inherited prejudices.
The principles set forth by this teacher are an excellent corrective
of spiritual bias or narrowness, and as such the present work is to be
commended. It has already awakened an interest in Oriental literature
that augurs well for the cause of human brotherhood, and it merits
a wide circulation among all who cherish advanced ideals.”--_Mind_,
April, 1902.
Reincarnation.
New and Enlarged Edition.
Paper, 40 cents. Cloth, 60 cents. Postage, 3 and 7 cents.
CONTENTS.
I. What is Reincarnation?
II. Heredity and Reincarnation.
III. Evolution and Reincarnation.
IV. Which is Scientific, Resurrection or Reincarnation?
V. Theory of Transmigration.
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India and Her People
(_Lectures delivered before the Brooklyn Institute
of Arts and Sciences during the season
of 1905-1906_)
BY
SWÂMI ABHEDÂNANDA
Cloth, $1.25. Postage, 10 Cents.
CONTENTS.
I. Philosophy of India To-day.
II. Religions of India.
III. Social Status of India: Their System of Caste.
IV. Political Institutions of India.
V. Education in India.
VI. The Influence of India on Western Civilization and
the Influence of Western Civilization on India.
“This book has more than usual interest as coming from one who knows
the Occident and both knows and loves the Orient.... It is decidedly
interesting.... The book has two admirable qualities: breadth in
scope and suggestiveness in material.”--_Bulletin of the American
Geographical Society_, Sept., 1906.
“This volume, written in an attractive style and dealing with the life,
philosophy and religion of India, should prove a useful addition to
the literature of a fascinating and as yet largely unknown subject.
It is designed for popular reading, the metaphysical portions being
so handled that the reader runs little risk of getting beyond his
depth.”--_Literary Digest_, Feb. 16, 1907.
“The Swâmi possesses the exceptional advantage of being able to look
upon his own country almost from the standpoint of an outsider and to
handle his subject free from both foreign and native prejudice.”--_New
York World_, Aug. 4, 1906.
“It is a valuable contribution to Western knowledge of India,
containing precisely what the American wants to know about that
region.”--_Washington Evening Star_, Aug. 4, 1906.
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Transcriber’s note
Minor punctuation errors have been changed without notice. Accent marks
have been standardized.
The following printer errors have been changed.
=CHANGED FROM TO=
Page 12: “the _raison d'etre_ of that” “the _raison d'être_ of that”
Page 26: “quieting down aplies” “quieting down applies”
Page 30: “state, disintegradation” “state, disintegration”