Shankaracharya's Vivekachudamani itself does not need any introduction. It has always occupied the highest position among books dealing with the science of Self-realization and has been the vade mecum for spiritual aspirants throughout the last millennium. Even from a purely literary standpoint, its charm has always been irresistible and captivating. Added to all this, Swami Ranganathananda's commentary on this profound work in the light of modern thought and modern needs is both fascinating and inspiring.
Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and everything else shall be added unto you. This is the one great duty, this is renunciation. Live for an ideal, and leave no place in the mind for anything else.
-Swami Vivekananda