Letters of Swami Vivekananda: 4-volume set
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Letters written by Swami Vivekananda
Personal letters of great men often indicate their minds, where thoughts flow freely. The letters of Swami Vivekananda reveal not only the pattern of his thoughts but also the early history of the Ramakrishna-Vivekananda Movement.
This is a revised and enlarged 4-part edition of the Letters of Swami Vivekananda, with a massive total of 2765 pages total. Originally, it was only a one volume book of letters.
- 2675 pages 4 Deluxe Hardbacks
- 9788175055551
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Almost 10 pounds of books in four volumes! The original edition is only one book. What is unique about the new edition is that the letters are complete, with hardly any editing. The new edition provides the historical context of the letters.
Main features of the new revised edition:
1) The letters are presented here in their original form, meticulously compared word-by-word directly with the originals or the sources stated in the footnotes.
2) The letters are arranged chronologically, helping readers trace Swamiji’s movements, activities, and the evolution of his ideas over the time. This arrangement also provides insights into the early history of the Ramakrishna-Vivekananda Movement.
3) Comprehensive footnotes, charts, and appendices have been included to provide the historical contexts of the letters. There are also photographs relevant to the contents of the letters.
4) Swamiji’s original spellings are retained. Names previously undisclosed or partly disclosed have been restored wherever possible. Errors in the names of addressees have been corrected.
Main features of the new revised edition:
1) The letters are presented here in their original form, meticulously compared word-by-word directly with the originals or the sources stated in the footnotes.
2) The letters are arranged chronologically, helping readers trace Swamiji’s movements, activities, and the evolution of his ideas over the time. This arrangement also provides insights into the early history of the Ramakrishna-Vivekananda Movement.
3) Comprehensive footnotes, charts, and appendices have been included to provide the historical contexts of the letters. There are also photographs relevant to the contents of the letters.
4) Swamiji’s original spellings are retained. Names previously undisclosed or partly disclosed have been restored wherever possible. Errors in the names of addressees have been corrected.
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