The Search After The Self

By Swami Abhedananda

Book Overview

The Search After The Self is a book written by Swami Abhedananda, a disciple of Swami Vivekananda and one of the pioneers of Vedanta in the West. The book is a comprehensive guide to self-realization, exploring the nature of the self, the purpose of life, and the path to enlightenment.Through a series of lectures and essays, Abhedananda discusses the different aspects of the self, including the physical, mental, and spiritual dimensions. He also delves into the concept of karma and the role it plays in shaping our lives.The book is divided into three parts. The first part focuses on the nature of the self and the different paths to self-realization, including the path of knowledge, the path of devotion, and the path of action. The second part explores the concept of karma and how it influences our lives. The final part is a collection of essays on various spiritual topics, including meditation, the power of thought, and the nature of God.Throughout the book, Abhedananda draws on the teachings of Vedanta, as well as other spiritual traditions, to provide a comprehensive and practical guide to spiritual growth and self-realization. The Search After The Self is a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the nature of the self and the path to enlightenment.THIS 34 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Vedanta Philosophy: Self-Knowledge Atma-Jnana, by Swami Abhedananda. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766101266.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425333516
• ISBN13: 9781425333515
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"