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Jnâna Yoga, Part II: Seven Lectures

By Swami Vivekananda
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A series of seven lectures explains Vedanta’s path of knowledge, moving from Sânkhya cosmology and the dual principles of prakriti and purusha to a comparison with Advaita nondualism. It traces how multiplicity arises from one underlying reality, examines ignorance and discrimination as obstacles to liberation, and describes the nature and freedom of the self when realized as identical with absolute existence. Practical and philosophical points converge on the highest ideal of realizing oneness beyond sensory and intellectual limits, arguing that spiritual inquiry transforms perception of the world and culminates in blissful knowledge.

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Swami Vivekananda

Swami Vivekananda (1863-1902) was an Indian Hindu monk and a key figure in introducing Indian philosophies of Vedanta and Yoga to the Western world. He is best known for his speech at the Parliament of the World's Religions in Chicago in 1893, which garnered significant attention and respect for Hinduism. His work, "Jnâna Yoga, Part II: Seven Lectures," explores the path of knowledge and understanding in the pursuit of spiritual enlightenment. Vivekananda's teachings emphasized the importance of self-realization and the unity of all religions, making him a pivotal figure in the revival of Hinduism and a prominent advocate for interfaith dialogue.

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