This is a lecture delivered by Swami Vivekananda at the Harvard University. It is perfectly suited for all those who are keen to have a bird's eye view of the Vedanta philosophy. Herein Swamiji puts forward the intricacies of Vedanta metaphysics in a lucid style helping the readers comprehend the matter with an ease that would make the best teachers of Vedanta struck with wonder. The value of the book is further enhanced by the incorporation of the interesting question & answer session that follwed the lecture.
Think day and night, I am of the essence of that Supreme Existence, Knowledge, Bliss--what fear and anxiety have I? This body, mind, and intellect are all transient, and That which is beyond these is myself. - Swami Vivekananda