What did Swami Vivekananda mean by practical Vedanta, and how might his ideas speak to work, education, and service today? This accessible critical introduction explains the Self, maya, Advaita, and the paths of karma, bhakti, raja, and jnana yoga. It uses original examples to ask where nonattachment helps—and where it could become an excuse to ignore consequences. Across nineteen chapters, a glossary, and a guided reading list, the book separates Vivekananda's historical teachings from modern interpretations and objections. For readers of Indian philosophy and spirituality who want clarity without being asked to accept religious claims as scientific fact.
What did Swami Vivekananda mean by practical Vedanta, and how might his ideas speak to work, education, and service today? This accessible critical introduction explains the Self, maya, Advaita, and the paths of karma, bhakti, raja, and jnana yoga. It uses original examples to ask where nonattach...