Works of Swami Vivekananda
During his time, Swami Vivekananda was a well-known orator and prolific writer in English and Bengali.
From the view-point of character-building, I cannot ever imagine
a better literature than the Ramakrishna-Vivekananda literature.
– Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.
Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda
Most of Swamiji's literary works were compiled in the nine volumes of Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda. Some of his works were published as individual books.
The Memoirs of European Travel
During his second visit to the West, Swamiji recorded his journey for the Udbodhan, a Bengali magazine. This was translated into English and published as The Memoirs of European Travel.
The Letters of Swami Vivekananda
Swamiji had written more than 778 letters to his brother-disciples, disciples, friends, and well-wishers. Most of these letters were recovered and published in the Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda. These letters are also available as a separate book titled The Letters of Swami Vivekananda.
After his memorable work in the United States of America and Europe, Swami Vivekananda landed at Colombo on January 15, 1897. The Hindus of Colombo gave him a royal reception and Swamiji delivered a lecture. From Colombo, Swamiji proceeded slowly to the north, visiting some important cities and delivering his lectures. These memorable lectures from Colombo to Almora in the north were recorded and published as Lectures from Colombo to Almora.
Some of the popular titles of Swami Vivekananda are:
- Jnana Yoga
- Raja Yoga
- Karma Yoga
- Bhakti Yoga
- Teachings of Swami Vivekananda
- Inspired Talks
Poems and Hymns
Swamiji also has penned several poems and hymns in Sanskrit, Bengali and English. Some of his poems and hymns were written in exalted spiritual moods.
Among his popular poems in English are:
- The Song of the Sannyasin
- The Cup
- My Play is Done
- Kali the Mother
- To the Fourth of July
- Quest for God
Among his popular hymns in Sanskrit are:
- Khandana Bhava Bandana
- Om Hrim Hrtam
- Amba Stotram
Literature on Swami Vivekananda
There are numerous books in English on the life and teachings of Swami Vivekananda. Some of the popular books are:
- Life of Vivekananda by Romain Rolland
- Vivekananda: A Biography by Swami Nikhilananda
- The Life of Swami Vivekananda by His Eastern and Western Disciples
- Swami Vivekananda: A Reassessment by Narasingha P. Sil
- The Master As I Saw Him by Sister Nivedita
- Notes of Some Wanderings With the Swami Vivekananda by Sister Nivedita
- Swami Vivekananda in the West: New Discoveries by Marie Lousie Burke
- Comprehensive Biography of Swami Vivekananda by Shailendranath Dhar
- A Short Life of Swami Vivekananda by Swami Tejasananda
- Vivekananda, World Teacher: His Teachings on the Spiritual Unity of Humankind" by Swami Adiswarananda
- Swami Vivekananda in Chicago: New Findings by Asim Chaudhuri
- Swami Vivekananda in America: New Findings by Asim Chaudhuri
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