Vivekananda: Lessons in Classical Yoga: Selections from the Master

by Dave DeLuca

Book Overview

This book contains selections from the most important and inspired teachings on Classical Yoga ever offered. They were written or given in lectures throughout the 1890's by Swami Vivekananda... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0972434879
• ISBN13: 9780972434874
• Release Date: November 2002
• Publisher: Namaste Books
• Length: 290 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Great Content

When I read a book, I focus on the content, not on the political associations of the author/editor (as referenced in other customer reviews). The content of this book is focused on the classical yoga teachings as explained in western language by Vivekenanda. I learned so much from reading this book. The material is very well organized: the first section explains the Vedanta philosophy and definition of God; the next section describes four types of yogas with a section detailing each type of yoga. The four types are karma yoga - divinity through works and duty; bhakti yoga - devotion and love of God; Raja yoga - divinity through the control of the mind; and Jnana yoga - divinity through knowledge. It is laid out simply and is very easy to understand. Whether or not one agrees with the philosophy, I believe it's very important to learn about other's belief systems. Understanding is the key to creating peace in the world. I happen to think much of the philosophy described in this book can apply to everyone, regardless of religious affiliation.