These thirteen biographies of some of the principal disciples of Swami Vivekananda show how, through their spiritual practices and devoted service, they exemplified the neo-monastic ideal: the age-old traditional monasticism of India given a new orientation by Swami Vivekananda. Inspired by the lives of these disciples, we too may re-orient ourselves to seek the spiritual regeneration of humanity in modern times.

Through these stories, readers will also receive new glimpses into Swami Vivekananda's life and personality, especially as a loving spiritual trainer of monks.