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1 VEDANTA SOCIETY OF WESTERN WASHINGTON BOOKSHOP CATALOG Vedanta Society Bookshop 2716 Broadway Ave E. Seattle WA USA Ph: (206) Fax: (206) Prices are subject to change without notice. Orders within Washington state must include 10.1% sales tax. We accept payment by: Cash, Check, VISA, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express. BOOKSHOP SPECIAL Your order of two or more books among the qualified titles below, authored or translated by Swami Bhaskarananda, are shipped FREE within the continental United States. No other discounts apply. Your order is delivered via surface mail. Extra shipping charges may apply to the remainder of your order. The qualifying titles are: 1. Essentials of Hinduism A Comprehensive Overview of the World s Oldest Religion Cat# VED Meditation, Mind & Patanjali s Yoga Cat# MED Meditacion Yoga y Control de la Mente (Spanish translation of Meditation, Mind & Patanjali s Yoga) Cat# MED Life in Indian Monasteries: Reminiscences About Monks of the Ramakrishna Order Cat# BGR Journey from Many to One: Essentials of Advaita Vedanta Cat# PHY Reminiscences of Swami Brahmananda Cat# DIR The Philosophical Verses of Yogavasishtha Cat# PHY The Wonder That is Sri Ramakrishna Cat# RKM How to Get Along with Others: Using Common Sense and Ancient Hindu Wisdom Cat# SLF One-Eyed Vision Cat# SUB-0588 TABLE OF CONTENTS Sri Ramakrishna 2 Meditation 24 5 Yoga 25 Holy Mother Sarada Devi 8 Epics, Puranas and Other Stories 26 Direct Disciples & Their Teachings 8 Indian Culture 27 Biographies 10 Sanskrit 28 Vedanta and Hinduism 12 Reincarnation 28 Philosophy 14 Comparative Religions 29 Scriptures 16 Children s Books 31 Hymns, Chants and Prayers 20 Health & Self-Help 32 Spiritual Practices 22 Various Other Subjects Vedanta Society of Western Washington Bookshop, SeattleWA

2 Sri Ramakrishna Belur Math: Headquarters of Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission Eight page brochure giving useful background information for those thinking of visiting Belur Math. RKM-0924 $0.25 A Bridge To Eternity: Sri Ramakrishna And His Monastic Order By Various Authors An anthology presenting Sri Ramakrishna as seen through the eyes of his apostles, contemporaries, and Eastern and Western admirers. Also includes several articles on the Ramakrishna Order. 538 pp. Indian ed. hbk RKM-0406 $10.95 The Early History of the Ramakrishna Movement Swami Prabhananda Authentic details about the lives lived by each of Sri Ramakrishna's monastic disciples, how 's leadership influenced them, Swami Vivekanananda's plan and realization of the Belur Math temple, and more. Includes photos, illustrations and maps. 543 pp. Indian ed. pbk RKM $10.95 The Face of Silence Dhan Gopal Mukherji Full description pending. RKM-1202 $3.50 First Meetings With Sri Ramakrishna Swami Prabhananda A study of the early contacts of the intimate disciples with the Master and the extent of influence he exercised on them from the very first. 416 pp. Indian ed. pbk RKM-0408 $5.00 Flashes from Sri Ramakrishna Full description pending. RKM-0959 $0.50 For Enquirers About Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission Swami Tapasyananda Full description pending. RKM-0961 $0.50 The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna M. Gupta. Tr. Swami Nikhilananda Conversations of a highly evolved spiritual teacher of 19th century India considered by many to be an incarnation of God. 988 pp. US ed. hbk RKM-0409 $35.50 The Condensed Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna M.'s own English translation of the Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna. 322 pp. Indian ed. hbk RKM-0411 $9.95 The Condensed Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna M.'s own English translation of the Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna. 322 pp. Indian ed. pbk RKM-0412 $6.95 Great Thinkers on Ramakrishna Vivekananda Institute of Culture Full description pending. RKM-1356 $6.95 Holy Brindavan And Sri Ramakrishna And His Apostles Swami Ekatmananda Brief background of Vrajamandal in Brindavan and of Brindavan itself, followed by an account of the visits of Sri Ramakrishna, his apostles, and Sri Sarada Devi. 67 pp. Indian booklet RKM-0415 $0.95 Holy Kamarpukar Swami Tejasananda A brief description of Kamarpukar, Jayrambati and adjacent places along with short life-sketches of Sri Ramakrishna and Sri Sarada Devi the Holy mother. With photos. 49 pp. booklet RKM-0416 $0.75 How to Live with God: In the Company of Ramakrishna Swami Chetanananda pbk. Full description pending. RKM-0989 $19.95 How to Live with God: In the Company of Ramakrishna Swami Chetanananda hbk. Full description pending. RKM-0990 $29.95 Journeys with Ramakrishna Swami Prabhananda Full description pending. RKM-1010 $5.95 The Life of Ramakrishna Romain Rolland Full description pending. RKM-1208 $5.95 Life of Sri Ramakrishna Swami Nikhilananda Compiled from various authentic sources including "Sri Sri Ramakrishna Lilaprasanga," "The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna," and others. With Foreward by Mahatma Gandhi. A short but comprehensive chronological account. 504 pp. Indian ed. hbk RKM-0417 $8.95 The Master And The Disciple D. S. Sarma Revised and retold by Dr. M. Nagbhushana Sarama. With glossary and comprehension exercises. Small 116 pp. Indian ed. pbk RKM-0418 $1.95 Meaning and Significance of Worship Based on the Worship of Sri Ramakrishna Swami Achalananda Full description pending. RKM-1030 $6.95 Ramakrishna Kathamrita and Ramakrishna (Memoirs Of Ramakrishna) This book is a modified Ramakrishna-Kathamrita in one volume without the repetitions in the original Kathamrita. With index. 260 pp. Indian ed. hbk RKM-0419 $6.95 The Message Of Ramakrishna Full description pending. RKM-1210 $0.50 2

3 More About Ramakrishna Swami Prabhananda Previously unpublished information and little known facts about Sri Ramakrishna. Contents: Who Gave the Name Ramakrishna and When?; Sri Ramakrishna's Interaction with Sikhism, Islam & Christianity; A Unique Painting; Early History of the Ramakrishna Sangha; and more. Photos, maps, tables, and illustrations. 276 pp. Indian ed. pbk RKM-0421 $4.95 My Master Booklet RKM-0422 $1.00 Mystic Saints of India: Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa Prem Lata Full description pending. RKM-1042 $12.95 Photographs of Sri Ramakrishna-Sarada Devi Researched by Swami Vidyatmananda & Dr. (Ms.) Purba Sengupta A unique volume containing three photographs of Sri Ramakrishna, thirty photographs of Sri Sarada Devi and notes regarding the photographs. To turn these pages and look at these unique personalities is a spiritual practice in itself. High quality photos with several illustrations besides. 92 pp. Indian ed. Oversized hbk RKM-0877 $10.00 A Portrait Of Sri Ramakrishna Akshay Kumar Sen Tr. & Ed. Amrita Salm, Satchidananda Dhar & Prasun Kumar De. From the original Bengali Sri Sri Ramakrishna Punthi. Akshay Kumar Sen was a householder disciple of Sri Ramakrishna, and witnessed many episodes in His life. 888 pp. Indian ed. hbk RKM-0423 $29.95 Ramakrishna And Christ or The Paradox of the Incarnation Hans Torwesten Full description pending. RKM-1075 $8.95 Ramakrishna and His Disciples Christopher Isherwood The life of Sri Ramakrishna and his foremost disciples. With photos, bibliography, notes on the illustrations and index. US ed. 348 pp. pbk RKM-0424 $18.95 Sri Ramakrishna and His Gospel - Vol. 1 Swami Bhuteshananda Based on the weekly discourses given by Swami Bhuteshananda, previously the President of the Ramakrishna Order. Goes to the heart of the Master's words and uncovers the deeper meaning behind his simple utterances. Guides us towards a better comprehension of Sri Ramakrishna's sayings in the light of the ancient scriptures as well as modern thought. 604 pp. Indian ed. hbk RKM-0878 $14.95 Sri Ramakrishna and His Gospel - Vol. 2 Swami Bhuteshananda Full description pending. RKM-1123 $14.95 Ramakrishna As We Saw Him Ed. and Tr. Swami Chetanananda Forty inspiring reminiscences of Sri Ramakrishna by those close to him describing his God-intoxicated life and teachings. Many of these accounts are unknown to the West. Photos. 495 pp. hbk RKM-0428 $29.95 Ramakrishna As We Saw Him Ed. and Tr. Swami Chetanananda Forty inspiring reminiscences of Sri Ramakrishna by those close to him describing his God-intoxicated life and teachings. Many of these accounts are unknown to the West. Photos. 495 pp. pbk RKM-0429 $22.95 Sri Ramakrishna: A Biography Swami Nikhilananda This volume, forming the Preface of "The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna," contains a short biography as well as explanations of several relevant systems of Indian religious thought. Also describes the daily life of Sri Ramakrishna's disciples after his death. 184 pp. Indian ed. pbk RKM-0430 $4.95 Sri Ramakrishna: A Biography in Pictures An inspiring visual pilgrimage that helps us to enter into the spirit of his great life better. The pictures have been made to speak for themselves, as it were, by the choice of suitable quotations and write-ups to accompany them. 108 pp. Indian ed. Oversized hbk RKM-0876 $16.95 Sri Ramakrishna's Dakshineswar Ed. Pravrajika Atmaprana Captures the spiritual atmosphere of the Dakshineswar Temple Garden and its surroundings during Sri Ramakrishna's time. With photos, bibliography, and glossary. 79 pp. Indian ed. pbk RKM-0431 $4.95 Ramakrishna And His Message Reminiscences and profound reflections of Swami Vivekananda about his beloved Master. 118 pp. Indian ed. booklet RKM-0433 $2.25 Sri Ramakrishna And His Unique Message Swami Ghanananda Foreword by Dr. Arnold Toynbee 172 pp. Indian ed. booklet RKM-0434 $2.95 Sri Ramakrishna Karnamritam: A Poetical Hymn on Sri Ramakrishna Ottur Bala Bhatta Full description pending. RKM-1125 $1.50 Sri Ramakrishna's Life and Message for the Present Age Swami Satprakashananda Written by one who had the rare privilage of seeing Sarada Devi as well as many of Sri Ramakrishna's disciples. This interpretive study reveals hidden treasures woven within the rich fabric of the phenomenon that was Sri Ramakrishna. Also includes the author's reminiscences of Holy Mother and some direct disciples. 208 pp. hbk RKM-0436 $7.95 Sri Ramakrishna: Life And Teachings (An Interpretative Study) Swami Tapasyananda 158 pp. Indian ed. booklet RKM-0437 $1.50 Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission: Their History, Ideals, Activities Issued by The General Secretary Full description pending. RKM-1305 $1.00 3

4 The Ramakrishna Movement Swami Budhananda With photos 184 pp. Indian ed. pbk RKM-0439 $2.50 Ramakrishna Movement for All Swami Gahanananda Full description pending. RKM-1077 $0.50 Sri Ramakrishna Our Refuge Swami Ramakrishnananda Full description pending. RKM-1126 $2.50 Ramakrishna Paramahansa: Makers of Indian Literature Swami Lokeswarananda Full description pending. RKM-1078 $2.95 Sri Ramakrishna: The Power & Glory Inspiring and moving articles replete with anecdotes about Sri Ramakrishna from several authors, mainly monks of the Ramakrishna Order. 303 pp. Indian ed. hbk RKM-0441 $2.00 Sri Ramakrishna: A Prophet For The New Age Richard Schiffman A compact, accessible biography emphasizing the practical applications of his teachings. With endnotes, glossary, suggested reading and index. 245 pp. pbk RKM-0442 $9.95 Sri Ramakrishna Sahasra Nama Stotram T.A. Bhandarkar Full description pending. RKM-1128 $4.50 Sri Ramakrishna and Jawaharlal Nehru Indian ed. booklet RKM-0444 $0.50 Sri Ramakrishna The Great Master Swami Saradananda Single large volume edition RKM-1130 $29.95 Sri Ramakrishna The Great Prophet of Harmony Full description pending. RKM-1131 $14.00 Sri Ramakrishna the Saviour Full description pending. RKM-1132 $5.00 Sri Ramakrishna's Thoughts in a Vedantic Perspective Swami Tapasyananda Study of Sri Ramakrishna's ideas on God, man, universe, and spiritual life. 172 pp. Indian ed. pbk RKM-0449 $2.95 Sri Ramakrishna Tirthas Bimal Chandra Dutta Full description pending. RKM-1133 $2.95 Sri Ramakrishna Upanishad C. Rajagopalachari A retelling of the tales and parables of Sri Ramakrishna with practical suggestions about how to lead a spiritual life and harmony of faiths. 97 pp. Indian ed. booklet RKM-0450 $1.95 Sri Ramakrishna: Symbol of Harmony of Religion Hossainur Rahman Full description pending. RKM-1134 $1.95 Sri Ramakrishna's Religion R.K. Dasgupta Full description pending. RKM-1136 $5.95 Sri Ramakrishna's Thoughts On Man, World & God Swami Tapasyananda Full description pending. RKM-1139 $3.95 Relevance of Ramakrishna to Modern Life Swami Harshananda Full description pending. RKM-1080 $0.50 Sayings of Sri Ramakrishna An exhaustive collection with index. 352 pp. Indian ed. pbk RKM-0451 $5.00 A Short Life of Sri Ramakrishna Swami Tejasananda 114 pp. Indian ed. booklet RKM-0452 $1.50 Spiritual Sayings of Ramakrishna 120 pp. Indian ed. hbk RKM-0453 $3.95 Sri Ramakrishna and His Divine Play Tr. Swami Chetanananda A new English translation of Sri Sri Ramakrishna Lilaprasanga (The Great Master), which was originally written in Bengali by Swami Saradananda. This is the authentic, factual, descriptive, interpretive, and comprehensive biography of Sri Ramakrishna, the spiritual phenomenon of our age. Over 100 photographs pp. hbk RKM-0835 $39.95 Sri Ramakrsna Paramahamsopanisad Swami Harshananda Full description pending. RKM-1317 $0.50 The Story of Ramakrishna Mission: Swami Vivekananda's Vision and Fulfilment Pb. Swami Bodhasarananda Full description pending. RKM-1232 $35.00 Teachings of Sri Ramakrishna 930 teachings sorted and put under detailed subject headings. Presents the Master's message in a definite and systematic form. Each teaching numbered for easy lookup. 344 pp. Indian ed. pbk RKM-0455 $4.95 The Ramakrishna Movement Institute of Culture This booklet briefly summarizes the ideals of the movement. Includes the addresses of all the affiliated centers worldwide. RKM-1319 $2.00 The World Sri Ramakrishna Knew Through Narration And Drawings Dr. Jaladhi Kumar Sarkar Full description pending. RKM-1245 $7.95 The Visions Of Sri Ramakrishna Compiled by Swami Yogeshananda Collection of a number of super-sensuous experiences of the Great Master. Bound to be of immense help both to spiritual aspirants and to students of comparative mysticism. 142 pp. booklet pbk RKM-0456 $3.95 4

5 Words of the Master Selected precepts of Sri Ramakrishna compiled by Swami Brahmananda 80 pp. booklet RKM-0457 $1.00 World Thinkers on Ramakrishna-Vivekananda Ed. Swami Lokeswarananda 68 pp. Indian ed. booklet RKM-0458 $1.95 Worship of Sri Ramakrishna Authentic worship of Sri Ramakrishna, Holy Mother, Swami Vivekananda; as well as Homa, Sivaratri Puja, Mahavira Puja, with sixteen items, mudras, aratrika and hymns. 82 pp. Illustrated Indian ed. pbk RKM-0459 $4.95 Chicago Addresses Booklet SWV-0623 $1.50 The Complete Works of - 8 Volume Set Subsidized Indian ed. Printing quality is inexpensive but very readable. Collection of his books, lectures, poetry, letters, and news reports in a total of 4361 pp. pbk SWV-0624 $29.95 The Complete Works of - Vol 9 A new volume available separately, containing: Letters, Lectures and Classes, Prose and Poems IV, Conversations, Interviews, Excerpts from Sister Nivedita's Book (Some Wanderings with the ). hbk SWV-0643 $9.50 The Complete Works of - Vol 9 A new volume available separately, containing: Letters, Lectures and Classes, Prose and Poems IV, Conversations, Interviews, Excerpts from Sister Nivedita's Book (Some Wanderings with the ). pbk SWV-0644 $5.95 The Day of Gloom and Glory Girish Parikh Full description pending. SWV-1333 $3.95 Eternal Platform: 's Chicago Address Centenary And Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Ramharipur's Golden Jubilee Pub. Ed. Swami Vamanananda Full description pending. SWV-0952 $5.95 Fear Not Be Strong Swami Tathagatananda Vivekananda's message of strength and fearlessness. SWV $3.50 Flashes From Full description pending. SWV-0960 $0.25 The Gift Unopened: A New American Revolution Eleanor Stark Full description pending. SWV-1204 $9.95 Glimpses of 's Heroic Struggle Swami Tathagatananda Full description pending. SWV-1334 $2.00 In Search of God and Other Poems Collected poems, hymns and translations of hymns. 96 pp. Indian ed. pbk SWV-0648 $2.25 Inspired Talks Ed. Swami Nikhilananda. A record of the great Swami Vivekananda's intimate conversations with chosen disciples who lived with him at Thouand Island Park. 236 pp. Indian ed. pbk SWV-0649 $2.50 Inspired Talks Ed. Swami Nikhilananda. A record of the great Swami Vivekananda's intimate conversations with chosen disciples who lived with him at Thouand Island Park. 259 pp. US ed. pbk. Includes My Master plus additional writings and letters. SWV-0650 $15.50 Involved In Mankind: The Life and Message of Swami Vivekananda Marcus Toyne A study and presentation of how 's life and teachings are relevant to the West. 161 pp. pbk SWV $9.95 Lectures From Colombo To Almora These lectures of 's formed, as it were, the Charter for Modern India. They are a call for awakening and action. 437 pp. Indian ed. pbk SWV-0653 $3.95 The Life of By His Eastern And Western Disciples - Vol 1 An authoritative biography presenting the vision, the ideas, the work and the greatness of. Indian ed. 629 pp. hbk SWV-0656 $12.95 The Life of By His Eastern And Western Disciples - Vol 2 An authoritative biography presenting the vision, the ideas, the work and the greatness of. Indian ed. 696 pp. hbk SWV-0657 $12.95 The Life of Vivekananda and the Universal Gospel Romain Rolland A fascinating and graphic account of 's life and message presented by the great French savant, Romain Rolland. 382 pp. Indian ed. hbk SWV-0658 $5.95 The Master as I Saw Him Sister Nivedita One of 's foremost women disciples narrates, with an abundance of personal insight, her vivid memories of the great Swami. 357 pp. Indian ed. hbk SWV $4.95 5

6 Meditation On Swami Tathagatananda Full description pending. SWV-1032 $9.95 Memoirs of European Travel Full description pending. SWV-1033 $2.50 My Life And Mission Booklet SWV-0661 $0.95 The Nationalistic and Religious Lectures of Swami Vivekananda Retold by Swami Tapasyananda Full description pending. SWV-1216 $3.95 Pearls of Wisdom 's sayings arranged by subject. 212 pp. Indian ed. pbk SWV-0663 $2.95 Photographs of Full description pending. SWV-1053 $16.95 Reminiscences of Various Authors By his Eastern and Western admirers. Marvelous collection bringing to life the great Swami's extraordinary influence on all who came in contact with him. 430 pp. pbk SWV-0664 $5.95 Selections From The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda See hbk entry for book description. 570 pp. Indian ed. pbk SWV-0666 $4.95 A Short Life of Swami Tejasananda Short biography and sayings. 106 pp. booklet SWV-0667 $1.50 And The Erasing Of The Dividing Line Full description pending. SWV-1162 $1.50 In America: New Findings Asim Chaudhuri Full description pending. SWV-1163 $29.95 In Chicago: New Findings Asim Chaudhuri Full description pending. SWV-1164 $10.95 in the West: New Discoveries Vol. 1 Marie Louise Burke Available in six individual volumes. Primarily intended as a source book of the Swami's life from August, 1893, to the close of Includes many articles from American newspapers, newly discovered letters, poems, notes and more. Clarifying explanations are given by the author where it was deemed necessary. 517 pp. Indian ed. hbk SWV-0852 $10.25 in the West: New Discoveries Vol. 3 Marie Louise Burke See Volume 1 for book description. Volume 3 of 6 volume set. 639 pp. Indian ed. hbk SWV-0854 $10.25 in the West: New Discoveries Vol. 4 Marie Louise Burke See Volume 1 for book description. Volume 4 of 6 volume set. 640 pp. Indian ed. hbk SWV-0855 $10.25 in the West: New Discoveries Vol. 5 Marie Louise Burke See Volume 1 for book description. Volume 5 of 6 volume set. 655 pp. Indian ed. hbk SWV-0856 $10.25 On India And Her Problems Full description pending. SWV-1165 $1.95 On Indian Philosophy And Literature R.K. DasGupta Full description pending. SWV-1166 $7.95 Studies in Soviet Union Translated from the Russian by Harish C. Gupta Collective work by eight Soviet scholars devoted to various aspects of Vivekananda's world outlook and activity. A definite achievement of Soviet Indology surveying our subject in the overall context of spiritual, cultural and social-political life of India of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, and permeated by a unified conception and reasearch methodology. 450 pp. Indian ed. hbk SWV-0869 $ The Charm of His Personality and Message Ed. Swami Atmashraddhananda Writings on the multifaceted personality and message of. 453 pp. Indian ed. pbk SWV-0277 $6.95 : The Friend Of All Full description pending. SWV-1167 $2.00 's Concept Of Service Swami Swahananda Full description pending. SWV-1169 $3.95 's Contribution To The Present Age Swami Satprakashananda Full description pending. SWV-1170 $9.50 's Economic Thought In Modern International Perspective Dr. Sarup Prasad Ghosh Full description pending. SWV-1171 $19.95 Swamiji and His Message Sister Nivedita Full description pending. SWV-1172 $1.00 Swamiji's Devotion to His Mother Swami Tathagatananda Full description pending. SWV-1318 $2.00 6

7 Talks With Informal conversations recorded by the great Swami's disciples. Includes directions about spiritual practice and meditation, talks of high philosophy, discussions on the problems of national regeneration, social reform, educational ideals, and much, much more. 500 pp. Indian ed. pbk SWV $5.50 Teachings of Quotations of the great Swami organized under concise subject headings. Great for those who have not read him or who cannot make time to go through his voluminous writings and speeches. With an introduction by Christopher Isherwood. 298 pp. Indian ed. pbk SWV-0676 $4.95 Thoughts On Vedanta 66 pp. Indian ed. booklet SWV-0677 $1.00 The Universal Symphony Of Full description pending. SWV-1236 $8.95 Vivekananda: A Biography Swami Nikhilananda An authoritative biography presenting the vision, the ideas, the work and the greatness of. With glossary and photographs. 216 pp. US ed. pbk SWV-0680 $15.50 : A Historical Review Dr. R.C. Majumdar A historical review by one whose scrutiny of facts, analysis of events and unbiased search for truth won him a place of honour among the eminent historians of the twentieth century. Appendix contains views of several other historians on Vivekananda as well. Glossary and index. 170 pp. Indian ed. hbk SWV-0896 $7.95 : Awakener Of Modern India R. Ramakrishnan 109 pp. Indian ed. pbk SWV-0670 $1.95 Vivekananda: A Biography in Pictures At the side of each picture is given either a quotation from the Swami's writings and spoken words or an account of a relevant incident in his life. Provides an insight into his personality as well as an explanation of each picture. 119 pp. Indian ed. Oversized hbk SWV-0874 $10.50 Vivekananda's Devotion to His Mother Bhuvaneshwari Devi Swami Tathagatananda Full description pending. SWV-1331 $2.50 Vivekananda East Meets West Swami Chetanananda Preface by Huston Smith. Biographical introduction by Christopher Isherwood. A very beautiful and high quality pictorial biography. 2nd Edition. 164 pp. oversized. hbk SWV $36.00 Vivekananda: His Call to the Nation India has many conflicting ideologies. Ancient values that gave India hope and strength in the past are being forgotten. Swami Vivekananda's answers. Indian ed. booklet SWV-0622 $1.00 : His Life And Legacy Swami Tapasyananda Short biography of the great Swami with a separate overview of the twofold significance of his legacy - service and salvation of the soul. 199 pp. Indian ed. pbk SWV-0671 $ His Humanism Indian ed. booklet SWV-0672 $1.25 in San Francisco Swami Ashokananda 72 pp. pbk SWV-0673 $3.95 Vivekananda: The Man And His Message His Eastern and Western Disciples A closer look at his personality as a monk, a teacher and a leader, an artist, a mystic and philosopher, a conversationalist, the patriot-saint of modern India, and other aspects of his many-sided genius. 191 pp. Indian ed. pbk SWV-0682 $ Prophet And Pathfinder Swami Jitatmananda 190 pp. Indian ed. pbk SWV-0674 $2.75 Vivekananda Speaks To You Booklet SWV-0210 $1.50 Vivekananda the Great Spiritual Teacher Swamis Madhavananda, Vireswarananda, Bhuteshananda, Ranganathananda, and more A compilation of essays by scholarly writers of both East and West. Addresses varied aspects of the multidimensional personality of ; a powerful exploration of his thoughts and contributions on different subjects that affect human life and society. 587 pp. hbk SWV-0805 $9.95 Vivekananda World Teacher: His Teaching On the Spiritual Unity Of Humankind Ed. Swami Adiswarananda Full description pending. SWV-1273 $22.00 Vivekananda - The Yogas And Other Works Ed. Swami Nikhilananda Major works of : Jnana Yoga, Karma Yoga, Raja Yoga, Inspired Talks, selected lectures, poems and letters with a detailed biography. 974 pp. hbk SWV-0684 $35.50 Vivekananda's Concept Of History Swami Someswarananda Full description pending. SWV-1275 $3.95 What Religion Is Ed. Swami Vidyatmananda 's own thoughts and words on religion (spread over nearly 4200 pages of his Complete Works) presented in a systematic and concise manner. With biographical introduction by Christopher Isherwood. 337 pp. Indian ed. pbk SWV-0871 $4.50 What Means To Me Full description pending. SWV-1279 $1.00 7

8 Holy Mother Sarada Devi The Compassionate Mother Sri Sri Sarada Devi Tr. Swami Tanmayananda Based on Sri Sri Sarada Devi in Bengali by Brahmachari Akshaya Chaitanya. Indian ed. Pkb HMS-1186 $12.95 Eternal Mother Pb. Pravrajika Amalaprana Full description pending. HMS-0951 $8.50 The Gospel of the Holy Mother Reminiscences of her life and teachings by the devotees of Sri Sarada Devi. Photographs. 409 pp. Indian ed. pbk HMS-0245 $13.95 Holy Mother in the South Swami Prabhananda Reveals many facts not previously recorded including exact details regarding the dates, places, durations, and companions of Holy Mother's visits. Also included are accounts of the holy impress she left on the hearts of the devotees of the south. Photos. 72 pp. Indian ed. pbk HMS-0870 $3.00 Holy Mother: Being the Life of Sri Sarada Devi, Wife of Sri Ramakrishna... Swami Nikhilananda Many photos, index and glossary. Depicts Sri Sarada Devi's wonderful life of spirituality. Very suitable for western readers. 334 pp. pbk HMS-0247 $15.50 The Holy Mother Swami Nirvedananda 83 pp. Indian ed. pbk HMS-0249 $3.95 Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi Swami Gambhirananda Inspiring illustrated biography of a spiritual giant who was an ideal wife, nun, mother, and teacher in one. Index. 540 pp. Indian ed. pbk HMS-0248 $11.95 The Message of Holy Mother 42 pp. Indian ed. booklet HMS-0250 $0.50 The Mother As I Saw Her: Reminiscences of Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi Swami Saradeshananda 237 pp. Indian ed. pbk HMS-0251 $6.95 Sri Sarada Devi: A Biography in Pictures These 165 pictures include almost all the available pictures of the Holy Mother, individual and in group, and many pictures of places and persons connected with her, arranged chronologically with a life-sketch, write-ups, and quotations. 107 pp. Indian ed. Oversized hbk HMS-0875 $10.50 Sri Sarada Devi: The Holy Mother Swami Tapasyananda The original English biography of Sri Sarada Devi, the consort and first disciple of Sri Ramakrishna. Described as the perfect wife, nun, mother and teacher in one. with index and glossary. 358 pp. Indian ed. pbk HMS-0254 $4.95 Sri Sarada Devi The Holy Mother: Life and Teachings Swami Tapasyananda Short biography with separate section containing her various teachings. Also includes a section discussing "The Holy Mother as revelation of the Motherhood of God." 141 pp. Indian ed. pbk HMS-0256 $2.50 Sri Sarada Devi: The Mother of All Swami Atmasthananda Full description pending. HMS-1142 $2.50 A Short Life Of The Holy Mother Swami Pavitrananda 92 pp. Indian ed. pbk HMS-0257 $2.50 Sri Sarada Devi and Her Divine Play Swami Chetanananda Full description pending. HMS-1335 $35.00 Sri Sarada Devi The Holy Mother: Her Teachings and Conversations Tr. Swami Nikhilananda Full description pending. HMS-1302 $29.99 Teachings Of Sri Sarada Devi The Holy Mother Swami Vireswarananda Catagorized compilation of Holy Mother's teachings. Clear, detailed, unambiguous and backed by her own exemplary life. With glossary. 175 pp. Indian ed. pbk HMS-0258 $4.95 Direct Disciples & Their Teachings My Life Story: (An Autobiography) The English translation of his autobiography up to the year 1895, though he lived until pp. Indian ed. hbk DIR $8.50 How a Shepherd Boy Became a Saint: Life and Teachings of Swami Adbhutananda Swami Chetanananda Swami Adbhutananda was the only unlettered monastic disciple of Sri Ramakrishna. An inspiring story of profound transformation. 175 pp. pbk DIR-0234 $9.95 Swami Akhandananda Swami Annadananda The story of an extraordinary spiritual luminary who was also a great monastic disciple of Sri Ramakrishna. 304 pp. Indian ed. pbk DIR-0235 $5.95 8

9 The Call of the Spirit - Conversations with Swami Akhandananda I70 pp. Indian ed. pbk DIR-0213 $3.25 The Apostles Of Ramakrishna Compiler and Ed. Swami Gambhirananda Lives and teachings of the original monastic disciples of Sri Ramakrishna. 401 pp. Indian ed. pbk DIR-0212 $5.95 Reminiscences of Swami Brahmananda Br. Akshaychaitanya & Tr. Swami Bhaskarananda Full description pending. DIR-1088 $14.95 The Complete Works of Swami Ramakrishnananda -3 Vol. Set Full description pending. DIR-1353 $59.95 For Seekers of God: Spiritual Talks of Mahapurush Swami Shivananda Tr. Swamis Vividishananda and Gambhirananda A direct disciple of Sri Ramakrishna and the second President of the Ramakrishna Order. Wonderful words to be treasured. 311 pp. Indian ed. pbk DIR-0216 $9.95 From Holy Wanderings To Service Of God In Man Swami Akhandananda Reminiscences by one of the direct monastic disciples of Sri Ramakrishna: the first to put 's religion of service into practice. 170 pp. Indian ed. pbk DIR-0217 $2.95 God Lived With Them: Life Stories of 16 Monastic Disciples of Sri Ramakrishna Swami Chetanananda Full of anecdotes and rich in details. Photographs, references and index 655 pp. hbk DIR-0219 $25.95 God Lived With Them: Life Stories of 16 Monastic Disciples of Sri Ramakrishna Swami Chetanananda An impressive sequel to Swami Chetananada's earlier book, "They lived With God." A wealth of fascinating material about Sri Ramakrishna, as well as intriguing anecdotes about his monastic disciples. 655 pp. pbk DIR-0220 $19.95 A Guide to Spiritual Life: Spiritual Teachings of Swami Brahmananda Tr. Swami Chetanananda. Teachings of Swami Brahmananda, who once said, "Religion is like science. If one performs spiritual disciplines, the result is bound to come." 191 pp. hbk DIR-0221 $11.95 Invitation to Holy Company Swami Jnanatmananda Reminiscences of ten of Sri Ramakrishna's direct disciples. 115 pp. Indian ed. pbk DIR-0223 $1.95 Letters For Spiritual Seekers: Letters of Swami Shivananda Tr. Swami Lokeswarananda These letters, written by a great monastic disciple of Sri Ramakrishna, reflect the Swami's exemplary life of selfsurrender to God. The letters are filled with loving, practical advice for all spiritual seekers. 295 pp. Indian ed. hbk DIR $6.95 Mahapurush Maharaj as We Knew Him: Reminiscences of Swami Shivananda Tr. Swami Swahananda Compiled by Swami Apurvananda. This volume is filled with the sweet memories of those closest to Swami Shivananda, a great monastic disciple of Sri Ramakrishna and the second president of the Ramakrishna Order. 215 pp. pbk DIR-0225 $12.95 Memories of a Loving Soul: Swami Premananda: Teachings and Reminiscences Ed. and Tr. Swami Prabhavananda 230 pp. Indian ed. pbk DIR-0226 $3.95 Photographic Biography of Swami Ramakrishnanda Full description pending. DIR-1052 $10.00 Swami Ramakrishnananda: The Apostle of Sri Ramakrishna to the South Swami Tapasyananda A disciple of Sri Ramakrishna's life and reminiscences by his disciples and devotees, and his sayings. 270 pp. Indian ed. pbk DIR-0238 $3.95 The Saga of a Great Soul Swami Vividishananda A moving account of the life and spiritual influence of Swami Shivananda, a direct disciple of Sri Ramakrishna. Photographs and glossary. 258 pp. Indian ed. pbk DIR-0229 $4.50 Spiritual Treasures: Letters of Swami Turiyananda Tr. and Ed. Swami Chetanananda Letters of compassion and spiritual wisdom by a great monastic disciple of Sri Ramakrishna. 288 pp. hbk DIR-0230 $11.50 's Journey into Kashmir and Tibet Full description pending. DIR-1155 $15.95 Swami Adbhutananda As We Saw Him Chandrashekhar Chattopadhyay & Tr. Swami Satswarupananda Translation of Sri Sri Latu Maharajer Smritikatha. Reminiscences of monastic and lay devotees. DIR-1345 $16.95 Swami Akhandananda as We Saw Him Swami Chetanananda Full description pending. DIR-1156 $6.95 Swami Brahmananda As We Saw Him Ed. Swami Atmashraddhananda Reminiscences of monastic and lay devotees. DIR-1352 $19.95 Swami Premananda: Love Incarnate Brahmachari Akshaychaitanya Full description pending. DIR-1158 $8.95 Swami Ramakrishnananda As We Saw Him Reminiscences of monastic and lay devotees. DIR-1346 $17.95 Swami Turiyananda: Life and Teachings Swami Ritajananda Full description pending. DIR-1159 $4.95 9

10 Swami Vijnanananda Life and Teachings Swami Vishwashrayananda Translated by Devavrata Basu Ray. 75 pp. Indian ed. pbk DIR-0239 $2.50 Swami Vijnananda and His Paramahamsa Carita Arun Kumar Biswas Full description pending. DIR-1160 $5.00 They Lived with God: Life Stories of some Devotees of Sri Ramakrishna Swami Chetanananda In twenty-eight short biographies the author brings to life Ramakrishna's principle lay disciples, and shows how they exemplified various facets of their Master's teachings. Photos. First edition 458 pp. hbk DIR-0241 $17.95 They Lived with God: Life Stories of some Devotees of Sri Ramakrishna Swami Chetanananda In thirty-one short biographies the author brings to life Ramakrishna's principle lay disciples, and shows how they exemplified various facets of their Master's teachings. Photos. Second edition 494 pp. hbk DIR-1246 $29.95 Swami Trigunatitananda: His Life and Work Sister Gargi (Marie Louise Burke) An authentic and detailed biography of this great monastic disciple of Sri Ramakrishna. Sure to provide inspiration, guidance and solace to countless people in the West as well as in the East. Includes extensive 127 page appendix with the Swami's teachings, writings, interviews, and more. Many photos. 434 pp. US pbk DIR-0892 $16.95 Swami Vijnanananda: A Biography in Pictures A monastic disciple of Sri Ramakrishna and the fourth President of the Ramakrishna Order. Each chapter begins with a short account of the biography and is followed by a series of relevant pictures with appropriate write-ups. Includes chronological table. 72 pp. Indian ed. Oversized hbk DIR-0891 $8.95 What the Disciples Said About it Edith D. Tipple Full description pending. DIR-1280 $22.50 With the Swamis in America and India Swami Atulananda A collection of articles, letters, and reminiscences of Swami Atulananda about several monastic disciples of Sri Ramakrishna who came to America. Photos. 347 pp. Indian ed. pbk DIR-0242 $10.25 Biographies Ancient Sages Swami Satyamayananda Full description pending. BGR-1340 $8.95 Remembering Sri Sarada Devi's Disciple: Swami Aseshananda As We Knew Him Compiled Ester Warkov Includes Book & DVD BGR-1086 $15.95 A Heart Poured Out: A Story of Swami Ashokananda Sister Gargi (Marie Louis Burke) The extraordinary saga of an authentic spiritual teacher. Swami Ashokananda's compelling personality and his training of disciples, here brought to life for the first time, will help readers of all faiths surmount the obstacles of daily life. The story begins with the Swami's experiences as a God-absorbed boy in village India, and continues on up through to his last moment in the body. 449 pp. US hbk BGR-0867 $26.00 Atman Alone Abides: Conversations with Swami Atulananda Swami Dhireshananda Full description pending. BGR-0921 $13.95 Bhakti Schools of Vedanta Tr. Swami Tapasyananda Lives and philosophies of Ramanuja, Nimbarka, Madhva, Vallabha and Chaitanya. 364 pp. Indian ed. pbk BGR-0101 $7.95 Days in an Indian Monastery Sister Devamata Spiritual diary of the author replete with spontaneous and pregnant comments of the great ones whose presence she avidly absorbed. Indian ed. 326pp BGR-0939 $6.95 The Divine World of the Alvars Pravrajika Shuddhatmamata Lives and songs of the Vaishnava saints of South India. BGR $6.95 Early Sufi Women Tr. Rkia E. Cornell Full description pending. BGR-0945 $24.95 Epistles Full description pending. BGR-0949 $5.95 Girish Chandra Ghosh: A Bohemian Devotee of Sri Ramakrishna Swami Chetanananda Full description pending. BGR-0967 $29.95 Girish Chandra Ghosh: A Bohemian Devotee of Sri Ramakrishna Swami Chetanananda Full description pending. BGR-0966 $19.95 Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu: His Life, Religion and Philosophy Swami Tapasyananda Indian ed. 103 pp. pbk BGR-0102 $

11 My Faithful Goodwin Pravrajika Vrajaprana The story of that faithful soul who recorded many of Swami Vivekananda's talks. Describes how at the touch of Swami Vivekananda the soul of Goodwin got awakened and transformed into an all sacrificing disciple. 116 pp. Indian ed. pbk BGR-0108 $2.50 Josephine MacLeod and Vivekananda's Mission Linda Prugh Full description pending. BGR-1008 $12.95 The Life and Times of Sri Krishna Chaitanya Debnarayan Acharyya Full description pending. BGR-1207 $4.00 Life in Indian Monasteries - Reminiscences About Monks of the Ramakrishna Order Swami Bhaskarananda A book of charming, inspirational and intimate anecdotes about many of the monks of the Ramakrishna Order of India. Written with an insider's genuine understanding, the stories reveal the inner lives of the monks: their day-to-day activities and interaction, their humor, and what genuine and real spiritual growth really means for a spiritual aspirant of any tradition. With 44 photos & illustrations. Glossary and index. 206 pp. US pbk BGR-0758 $14.95 Life of M. and Sri Sri Ramakrishna Kathamrita Dharm Pal Gupta An extensive biography of the man who blessed the world with "The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna." A faithful, realistic but reverential account, with special focus on the phenomenon of M.'s Sri Sri Ramakrishna Kathamrita. With foreword by Swami Tapasyananda and introduction by Swami Atmarupananda. 534 pp. Indian ed. hbk BGR-0868 $12.95 A Short Life of M., the Writer of the Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna Dharm Pal Gupta 119 pp. Indian ed. pbk BGR-0890 $2.95 Sri Madhvacarya: His Life, Religion & Philosophy Swami Tapasyananda 94 pp. Indian ed. pbk BGR-0105 $2.95 Mahendra Nath Gupta: The Recorder of The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna Swami Chetanananda Full description pending. BGR-1301 $29.95 Monastic Disciples of Swami Abjajananda Thirteen inspiring life-stories of some principle disciples. Their spiritual practices and devoted service of God-in-man make them shining examples of the neo-monastic ideal. Also get new glimpses of Swamiji's extraordinary personality as well as his role as a loving spiritual trainer of monks. 336 pp. Indian ed. hbk BGR-0866 $10.95 Nagmahasaya: A Saintly Householder Disciple of Sri Ramakrishna Sarat Chandra Chakravarty Extraordinary saint's life. 143 pp. Indian ed. pbk BGR-0228 $3.95 Sri Nimbarka: His Life, Religion & Philosophy Swami Tapasyananda 22 pp. Indian ed. pbk BGR-0110 $2.25 The Story of Sister Nivedita Pravrajika Atmaprana A brief biography of one of 's great women disciples. 73 pp. Indian ed. BGR-0112 $2.25 My India My People - Sister Nivedita Pravrajika Atmaprana Brings out in moving detail how this dynamic educationist from Ireland led the life of a Karmayogin in India, and understood profoundly that sacrifice is the essence of service. 63 pp. Indian ed. pbk BGR-0113 $2.25 Notes of some Wanderings with the Sister Nivedita 108 pp. Indian ed. pbk BGR-0662 $1.95 The Path Finders Swami Vijnanananda Bird's eye-view of Sri Ramakrishna, Sarada Devi, Swami Vivekananda, Sri Ramanuja and Sri Krishna; and an essay on What Is Religion. 66 pp. Indian ed. BGR-0114 $2.25 Periya Puranam Sekkizhaar Condensed English version by G. Vanmikanathan. Tamil classic on the great Saiva Saints of South India. 578 pp. Indian ed. hbk BGR-0115 $11.50 Profiles In Greatness Swami Sastrananda Engaging stories about Sri Ramakrishna, Sri Sarada Devi,, Buddha, Sri Ramakrishna's father, Guru Nanak, Socrates, Swami Saradananda, 153 pp. Indian ed. pbk BGR-0116 $3.95 Sri Ramakrishna's Physician Dr. Mahendralal Sarkar: His Life & Thoughts Dr. Jaladhikumar Sarkar Full description pending. BGR-1135 $4.50 Sri Ramanuja: His Life, Religion and Philosophy Swami Tapasyananda 84 pp. Indian ed. pbk BGR-0118 $2.50 Ramprasad - The Melodious Mystic Swami Budhananda 71 pp. Indian ed. pbk BGR-0119 $2.25 Saints and Mystics Many authors, including A delightful bouquet of the lives and sayings of some fourteen saints and mystics drawn from different regions and faiths. 247 pp. Indian ed. pbk BGR-0122 $4.95 Sankara Dig Vijaya: The Traditional Life of Sri Sankaracharya Madhava Vidaranya Translated by Swami Tapasyananda. The life of the most widely known of India's philosophers, both within the country and outside, presented in a traditional telling. 195 pp. Indian ed. pbk BGR-0123 $

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