An absorbing biography of Swami Vivekananda (1863 - 1902) that presents his vast knowledge of Eastern and Western culture, deep spiritual insight, broad human sympathy, and vibrant personality. Swami Vivekananda, the foremost disciple of Sri Ramakrishna and India's first spiritual and cultural ambassador to the West, proclaimed the message of Vedanta: the non-duality of the Godhead, the divinity of the soul, the oneness of existence, and the harmony of religions. Swami Vivekananda first traveled to the United States to represent the religions of India at the Parliament of Religions in 1893. He wished to create a bridge between the East and the West by bringing to America the gift of India's ancient spirituality in exchange for the scientific and industrial outlook of the West. This book details the life of Swami Vivekananda, contains 28 photographs, and an appendix of the Swami's important teachings. Quality Paperback. Pages 256