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This book contains Mahatma Gandhi's 1943 work, "Conquest Of Self". This inspiring text would make for a worthy addition to any personal library, and will be of special interest to fans and collectors of Mahatma Gandhi's seminal work. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (1869 - 1948) was the most significant leader in the Indian independence movement in British-ruled India. He championed non-violent civil disobedience, civil rights, and personal freedom for all people. Many vintage texts such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now, in an affordable, high-quality, modern edition. It comes complete with a specially commissioned biography of the author.

Deep dive into the profound wisdom and transformative power of the Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda, a timeless collection of teachings by one of India's most influential philosophers and social reformers. Explore the essence of Hinduism as Swami Vivekananda-a disciple of the mystic Ramakrishna and an instrumental figure in the spread of Vedanta and Yoga to the Western world-adroitly synthesizes and popularizes various strands of Hindu thought, from classical yoga to Advaita Vedanta. Drawing from Eastern and Western sources, Vivekananda presents a unique holistic worldview transcending time and place. Witness the captivating journey of Narendranath Datta, born into an aristocratic Bengali family in Calcutta and drawn to spirituality from a young age. Follow his transformative encounters with his guru, Ramakrishna, his rise to prominence as an international orator and author, and his unwavering dedication to raising interfaith awareness and elevating Hinduism to the status of a major world religion. The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda will take you on an enlightening voyage through ancient Eastern philosophy, intrinsically connected with contemporary issues of social harmony, universalism, and human divinity. Be prepared to question your own beliefs and explore the limitless possibilities of human potential. Hailed as a patriotic saint and an inspiration to luminaries such as Mahatma Gandhi, Rabindranath Tagore, and Subhas Chandra Bose, Swami Vivekananda's teachings, published posthumously, still resonate today with their transformative power. Allow his words to stir your soul and challenge your perspective on life, faith, and our shared humanity. Embark on this enthralling spiritual odyssey and let the Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda reveal the immanent and transcendent truths of existence, offering a glimpse of the boundless nature of the human spirit.