Swami Vivekananda's work is a collection of lectures, so the content is at a high-level, however it's academically good.

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Jnana Yoga literally means Yoga of Knowledge (the path of Wisdom). Of these different paths such as Raja Yoga (Yoga of mind), Bhakti Yoga (Yoga of devotion) and Karma Yoga (Yoga of rightous work); I could best relate to Jnana Yoga. I believe westerners would feel the same because Western Society has scientific bend of mind. This book is about the "Logic" of GOD. It uses deduction as a method to uncover secret upon secret. It contradicts the commonly held belief that there is some Superuser sitting up in the sky, running the whole Universe. It explains how that is false. It preaches nothing. It deduces.

I would also like to mention that my profession is about Logic, the descipline of Computer Science. And I find this book no less rigorous than CS books I am used to read.

Swami Vivekananda's Jnana-Yoga is a sublime work. Rather than a volume filled with numerous Sanskrit terms and modes of thought which are difficult to follow, as most works of this nature are, the swami speaks directly from his heart to yours and the end result is a compilation of straightforward lectures than instantly transmit wisdom that can be immediately applied. This book was immediately placed upon my shelf of Vedanta favorites. Great for those well studied and practiced to those just beginning their search into this lovely mode of religious thought.

This is one of my favorite books on Hindu spirituality. It is easy to follow but meaty enough to give you plenty to think about.

For those who reject standard religious dogma but still recognize the certain spirituality of mankind, this book is for you. Best comprehensive explanation of the Hindu Faith I have ever read! Written for easy comprehension by the western mind.