In each of the ten lectures collected in this book, the author, a master of Vedantic elucidation, speaks to the average spiritual aspirant � one who desires spiritual enlightenment, but is not yet willing to let go of worldly pleasures. He shows us a gradual way � not a way of compromise, but a way of steady and sure advancement toward the ultimate goal of illumination. In these lectures he tells us how to go about it and why it is the only natural and rational thing for human beings to do.
Above all, beware of compromises. Hold on to your own principles in weal or woe and never adjust them to others' fads through the greed of getting supporters. Your Atman is the support of the universe -- whose support do you stand in need of?
-Swami Vivekananda
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