I. Spirit and Matter.
II. Knowledge of the Self.
III. Prana and the Self.
IV. Search after the Self.
V, Realization of the Self.
VI. Immortality and the Self.
“So practically and exhaustively is each phase of the subject treated that it may well serve as a text-book for anyone striving for self-development and a deeper understanding of human nature.”—Toronto Saturday Night, Dec. 1905.
“It will also be welcomed by students of the Vedic Scriptures, since each chapter is based upon some one of the ancient Vedas known as the Upanishads, and many passages are quoted.”—Chicago Inter-Ocean, Jan. 1906.
“The book, from the gifted pen of the head of the Vedanta Society of New York, presents in a clear manner, calculated to arrest the attention of those not yet familiar with Vedic literature, the principles of self-knowledge as taught by the leaders of that philosophy.…The many passages quoted prove the profound wisdom and practical teaching contained in the early Hindu Scriptures.”—Washington Evening Star, Dec. 1905.
“A new book which will be welcome to students of Truth, whether it be found in the Eastern religions, in modern thought or elsewhere.”—Unity, Nov. 1905.
“The book is very well written.”—San Francisco Chronicle, Dec. 1905.
“In forcefulness and clearness of style it is in every way equal to the other works by the Swami Abhedananda, who has always shown himself in his writings a remarkable master of the English language.”—Mexican Herald, Dec. 1905.
“The volume is forcefully written, as are all of this author’s works, and cannot fail to be of great interest to all who have entered this field of thought. A fine portrait of the Swami forms the frontispiece.”—Toledo Blade, Nov. 1905.
