Description
Offered here is The Life of Swami Vivekananda by His Eastern and Western Disciples, Sixth Edition, April 1960, printed in India by Advaita Ashrama, Mayavati. This landmark volume is the authoritative biography of Swami Vivekananda, the celebrated Hindu monk and foremost disciple of Sri Ramakrishna.
Compiled by his Eastern and Western disciples, the book draws extensively on letters, diaries, firsthand accounts, and contemporary newspaper reports to deliver the most complete and faithful record of his extraordinary life. It chronicles his early years in Bengal, rigorous spiritual training under Ramakrishna, travels as a wandering monk across India, groundbreaking appearance at the 1893 Parliament of Religions in Chicago, and the founding of the Ramakrishna Mission, which transformed modern Hinduism and global interfaith dialogue.
Key points that make this item valuable and historic:
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Official biography produced and endorsed by the Ramakrishna Order
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Written by disciples who knew Vivekananda personally
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Based on primary-source materials, offering unmatched authenticity
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Historic record of East-West spiritual exchange and Indian cultural renaissance
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Sixth Edition (April 1960), printed in India by the original publisher, preserving post-independence interest in Vivekananda’s vision
This edition is prized by collectors of Indian philosophy, religious studies, and cultural history for its documentary rigor and vivid portrayal of one of India’s most influential spiritual leaders.
Condition Notes:
Please view all photos carefully. The book shows typical vintage wear, with some shelf rubbing on the covers, slight foxing to the page edges, and minor spine wear. Binding is sound with all pages intact. Interior pages are clean with normal age-toning but no significant writing or markings.
A genuine mid-century Indian printing of this foundational spiritual biography, combining scholarly depth and historical significance in a collectible format.
