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The Philosophical And Religious Lectures Of Swami Vivekananda is a compilation of Swami Vivekananda's lectures. They have been presented in a condensed form in this book. Summary Of The Book Swami Vivekananda is an inspiring figure in India’s nationalist history. He brought Hinduism to the attention of the world. He helped explain Hindu philosophy and way of life to the Western world. He was a pioneer in the trail of spiritual masters from the East who left their mark in Western countries. Swami Vivekananda's lecture at the Parliament of the World’s Religions in Chicago in 1893 helped in spreading Hinduism globally. After this, he gave many lectures on spirituality, religion and on many other related topics, both in India and abroad. The Philosophical And Religious Lectures Of Swami Vivekananda contains a huge collection of the master’s religious and philosophical lectures. Swami Tapasyananda has condensed many of these lectures in a concise form. He has neatly organized these condensed versions of the lectures. Each lecture has been shortened without losing any of the vital points. All the lectures have also been reformatted and have been divided into small sections with subheadings so that the readers can understand them easily. These lectures help the spiritual seeker on the path to higher wisdom. It provides them with insights into the Supreme Reality and shows them how to realize this truth and attain enlightenment. In these lectures, religion and philosophy blend together and shows the reader how Hindu religious thought and philosophy together guide the seeker towards his goal. Reading and understanding these lectures also help the readers gain a deeper insight into the culture and philosophy of India and Hinduism. About Swami Vivekananda Narendra Nath Datta, later known as Swami Vivekananda, was a Hindu monk. Other works by Swami Vivekananda include The Secret of Jnana Yoga: Lectures on Vedanta Philosophy, Swami Vivekananda: Essential Writings, Raja Yoga: Conquering the Internal Nature, and The Secret of Bhakti Yoga. Narendra Nath Datta was born in 1863 in the Bengal Presidency, British India. He was interested in the spiritual path from a young age. His quest for a guru who could answer his searching questions led him to Swami Ramakrishna. He became one of Ramakrishna's prime disciples, certainly the most famous of them all. He established the Ramakrishna Mission. His lectures and writings inspired the youth of India to take pride in their culture and heritage. He died in 1902, when he was 39 years old.