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The Bookshelf

Read Swami Vivekananda in his own words.

The reading that every entry begins with — free for anyone who wants it, student or not. No sign-up, no password, no charge. Open a book and start reading.

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The essential reads

Two short works at the heart of the programme. Read online, free — in English, Hindi, and other Indian languages.

Cover of Vivekananda: His Call to the Nation
Mandatory read

Vivekananda: His Call to the Nation

Vivekananda’s stirring words to the youth of India — the heart of the programme’s theme.

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Cover of A Short Life of Swami Vivekananda
Mandatory read

A Short Life of Swami Vivekananda

A concise biography of the monk who awakened a nation — a gentle place to begin.

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Go further

More of Vivekananda’s works

These, and Advaita Ashrama’s wider library, are available from their own bookshop.

Bookshop

Personality Development

Vivekananda on building strength, focus and character.

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Bookshop

Thoughts of Power

Short, energising readings to return to often.

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The upcoming repository for knowledge

Vedanta Bhavan: A home for the spiritual works of India to awaken the world

The works you just read are published by Advaita Ashrama, the organiser of this programme. Vedanta Bhavan is the new home being built for that work — so this library of Vedanta can grow and reach further into the world.

Learn about Vedanta BhavanA project of Advaita Ashrama · opens on their site
Illustration of Vedanta Bhavan, Advaita Ashrama’s new building

The infinite library of the universe is in your own mind.

— Swami Vivekananda

Reading is where every entry begins. When his words move you, see the ways to take part.

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