What is spirituality? As in case of other fields of life, there are authentic and not-so-authentic examples and thoughts about spirituality too. Much needs to be clarified and understood about the true nature of spiritual life, its practices and obstacles. Swami Vivekananda called spirituality as the 'science of spirit'. This book discusses and illustrates the truth about spiritual living through writings by eminent monks and others.
Spirituality! The term though widely used is little understood. Yet the struggle towards bringing this sublimity of soul into life continues. Every sincere aspirant tries to make some effort in this direction for it is spirituality which alone can provide stability, peace and joy in life. Despite all hindrances and challenges, spirituality continues to grow and a greater number of people evince interest in liking life that is spiritual. After all, how could one live a true life without spirituality which is based on virtues of goodness, faith, truthfulness, purity of conduct, unselfishness and service to fellow human beings!
This volume on spirituality is the book form of the Centenary Issue of The Vedanta Kesari, the English monthly brought out from this Math, published in December 2014. The whole gamut of spirituality has been examined and discussed from various angles by monastic and lay writers or repute. We are sure the readers will find in this handy publication a source of information, inspiration and fulfillment.
Contents
| Publisher's Note | iii | |
| Vedic Prayers | 1 | |
| 1 | Why Spirituality Today? | 3 |
| 2 | 'One Must Practise Spiritual Discipline' | 13 |
| 3 | 'Spirituality, the Science of the Soul' | 23 |
| 4 | Spiritual Life | 42 |
| 5 | The Synthesis of Science and Spirituality in the Modern Age | 51 |
| 6 | Science and Spirituality | 59 |
| 7 | Upanishads: The Eternal Spring of Spiritual Life | 67 |
| 8 | Message of the Hindu Scriptures for the Youth | 73 |
| 9 | Spiritualisation of Life | 79 |
| 10 | Naumi Guru Vivekanandam Contemplation on Swami Vivekananda: An Aid to Spirituality | 89 |
| 11 | Yoga in the Eyes of Swami Vivekananda | 118 |
| 12 | Global Spiritual Movement and Swamiji's Universal Vedanta | 128 |
| 13 | Living the Spiritual Life | 156 |
| 14 | Resolving Inner Conflicts A Spiritual Perspective | 168 |
| 15 | How To Lead An Enriching Life Lessons from Vedanta | 181 |
| 16 | A Life of Fulfillment and Peace-the Vivekananda Way | 193 |
| 17 | 'Hear, Ye Children of Immortal Bliss!'- Timeless Wisdom of Spirituality (on multi-colour pages) | 217 |
| 18 | Sarada Devi-A Great Spiritual Wonder | 233 |
| 19 | The Atman-Our Divine Core | 244 |
| 20 | Spiritual Life for Students | 253 |
| 21 | Spirituality Today-Lessons from Ramakrishna | 269 |
| 22 | Spiritual But Not Religious | 284 |
| 23 | Practical Vedanta in the Contemporary Western Context | 294 |
| 24 | Conveying Spirituality to the Youth | 317 |
| 25 | The Practical Spirituality of Holy Mother | 328 |
| 26 | A Modern Approach to an Ancient Religion | 341 |
| 27 | Science of Spirituality | 351 |
| 28 | The Impact of Swami Vivekananda in the West: An Overview | 364 |
| 29 | Unselfishness-the Core of Spiritual Practices | 381 |
| 30 | 'Character is Spirituality' Cultivating Character of Youth in America | 389 |
| 31 | Is Virtue It's Own Punishment? Spiritual Quest and Pursuit of Virtues | 408 |
| 32 | Keys To Understanding Spirituality | 415 |
| 33 | Spirituality and Scientific Temperament: A Vedantic Perspective | 428 |
| 34 | Seva-the Foundation-stone of Spirituality | 440 |
| 35 | Man, the Maker of His Own Destiny: A Spiritual Perspective | 451 |
| 36 | Spirituality in the 21st Century- A Scientific Overview | 470 |
| Sources and Contributors | 479 |
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What is spirituality? As in case of other fields of life, there are authentic and not-so-authentic examples and thoughts about spirituality too. Much needs to be clarified and understood about the true nature of spiritual life, its practices and obstacles. Swami Vivekananda called spirituality as the 'science of spirit'. This book discusses and illustrates the truth about spiritual living through writings by eminent monks and others.
Spirituality! The term though widely used is little understood. Yet the struggle towards bringing this sublimity of soul into life continues. Every sincere aspirant tries to make some effort in this direction for it is spirituality which alone can provide stability, peace and joy in life. Despite all hindrances and challenges, spirituality continues to grow and a greater number of people evince interest in liking life that is spiritual. After all, how could one live a true life without spirituality which is based on virtues of goodness, faith, truthfulness, purity of conduct, unselfishness and service to fellow human beings!
This volume on spirituality is the book form of the Centenary Issue of The Vedanta Kesari, the English monthly brought out from this Math, published in December 2014. The whole gamut of spirituality has been examined and discussed from various angles by monastic and lay writers or repute. We are sure the readers will find in this handy publication a source of information, inspiration and fulfillment.
Contents
| Publisher's Note | iii | |
| Vedic Prayers | 1 | |
| 1 | Why Spirituality Today? | 3 |
| 2 | 'One Must Practise Spiritual Discipline' | 13 |
| 3 | 'Spirituality, the Science of the Soul' | 23 |
| 4 | Spiritual Life | 42 |
| 5 | The Synthesis of Science and Spirituality in the Modern Age | 51 |
| 6 | Science and Spirituality | 59 |
| 7 | Upanishads: The Eternal Spring of Spiritual Life | 67 |
| 8 | Message of the Hindu Scriptures for the Youth | 73 |
| 9 | Spiritualisation of Life | 79 |
| 10 | Naumi Guru Vivekanandam Contemplation on Swami Vivekananda: An Aid to Spirituality | 89 |
| 11 | Yoga in the Eyes of Swami Vivekananda | 118 |
| 12 | Global Spiritual Movement and Swamiji's Universal Vedanta | 128 |
| 13 | Living the Spiritual Life | 156 |
| 14 | Resolving Inner Conflicts A Spiritual Perspective | 168 |
| 15 | How To Lead An Enriching Life Lessons from Vedanta | 181 |
| 16 | A Life of Fulfillment and Peace-the Vivekananda Way | 193 |
| 17 | 'Hear, Ye Children of Immortal Bliss!'- Timeless Wisdom of Spirituality (on multi-colour pages) | 217 |
| 18 | Sarada Devi-A Great Spiritual Wonder | 233 |
| 19 | The Atman-Our Divine Core | 244 |
| 20 | Spiritual Life for Students | 253 |
| 21 | Spirituality Today-Lessons from Ramakrishna | 269 |
| 22 | Spiritual But Not Religious | 284 |
| 23 | Practical Vedanta in the Contemporary Western Context | 294 |
| 24 | Conveying Spirituality to the Youth | 317 |
| 25 | The Practical Spirituality of Holy Mother | 328 |
| 26 | A Modern Approach to an Ancient Religion | 341 |
| 27 | Science of Spirituality | 351 |
| 28 | The Impact of Swami Vivekananda in the West: An Overview | 364 |
| 29 | Unselfishness-the Core of Spiritual Practices | 381 |
| 30 | 'Character is Spirituality' Cultivating Character of Youth in America | 389 |
| 31 | Is Virtue It's Own Punishment? Spiritual Quest and Pursuit of Virtues | 408 |
| 32 | Keys To Understanding Spirituality | 415 |
| 33 | Spirituality and Scientific Temperament: A Vedantic Perspective | 428 |
| 34 | Seva-the Foundation-stone of Spirituality | 440 |
| 35 | Man, the Maker of His Own Destiny: A Spiritual Perspective | 451 |
| 36 | Spirituality in the 21st Century- A Scientific Overview | 470 |
| Sources and Contributors | 479 |
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