Publisher's Synopsis
Vedanta And The West V13, No. 1, January-February, 1950 is a book written by Swami Prabhavananda. The book explores the intersection of Vedanta philosophy and Western culture. It contains a collection of essays and lectures given by the author, who was a renowned spiritual teacher and scholar of Vedanta. The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different aspect of Vedanta philosophy and its relevance to the West. The author discusses the nature of consciousness, the role of meditation in spiritual practice, and the importance of self-realization. He also examines the influence of Vedanta on Western thinkers such as Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Vedanta philosophy and its impact on Western culture, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in spirituality, philosophy, or cross-cultural studies.Articles Include The Spiritual Message Of The Bhagavad-Gita, By Swami Aseshananda; Vedanta And Western History Part 2, By Gerald Heard; Yoga Aphorisms Of Patanjali, By Swami Prabhavananda And Christopher Isherwood; Foreword To An Essay On The Indian Philosophy Of Peace By Aldous Huxley; The Ideal Of Renunciation, By Swami Prabhavananda; Foreword To A Man Of God, By Christopher Isherwood; An Acclamation; And Josephine MacLeod, 1858-1949, By Sister Amiya.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
