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“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.

Orders received and filled promptly by the VEDÂNTA PUBLICATION COMMITTEE, 135 W. 80th St., New York.

_Agents for Europe_--Messrs. LUZAC & CO., London, W. C., 46 Great Russell Street.

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”