BOOKS ON SWAMI VIVEKANANDA'S ASSOCIATION WITH ALMORA
Swami Vivekananda's Three Visits to Almora
This expanded edition of Gertrude Emerson Sen’s work traces Swami Vivekananda’s three historic visits to Almora in 1890, 1897, and 1898—first as a wandering monk, then after his triumph in the West, and finally to train his disciples. With vivid descriptions of every place sanctified by his presence, the book brings alive unforgettable moments: his profound realization under the peepal at Kakrighat, meditation at Kasar Devi, his first Hindi lecture at GIC, the grand reception of 1897, and the intimate blessing he gave Sister Nivedita beneath a deodar tree. Through these pages, the reader can see Almora as Swamiji saw it.
In August 1890 Swami Vivekananda along with Swami Akhandananda meditated under the Ashwattha tree near Shiva Temple at Kakrighat near Almora. He had a revelation that the microcosm and macrocosm were built on the same plan. The original Peepul Tree popularly known as Jnanan Vriksha had completely dried up by mid-2014. A cloned sapling from the same tree had been planted here on the same spot on 15 July 2016. This place is approximately 20 km away from Ramakrishna Kutir, Almora.
This book recounts the significance of Swami Vivekananda’s realization under the Jnana Vriksha and the efforts to resurrect the tree through cloning.
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Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda
These volumes bring together his essential lectures, writings, letters, and conversations. In clear and powerful language, these volumes present his message of strength, service, and the divinity of the human soul. A timeless guide for anyone seeking inspiration and the core teachings of modern Vedanta.
Material related to Almora appears in: 3.4 – Lectures at Almora; 9.6.2 – At Nainital & Almora; 9.6.3 – Morning Talks at Almora; Volumes 6 & 9 – Most letters written from Almora; Volumes 5 & 8 – Some additional letters referring to Almora. Read Online | Buy Online
The Life of Swami Vivekananda
This is a definitive two-volume biography compiled by his Eastern and Western disciples. Rich with eyewitness accounts, letters, and historical recollections, it presents a vivid portrait of Swamiji’s life—from his early years to his world-wide mission.
Almora-related content can be found in following chapters: 1.14 – “Wanderings in the Himalayas”; 2.10 – “In North India – 1”; 2.11 – “In North India – 2”; 2.13 – “Training of the Disciples at Almora”. Read Online | Buy Online
Letters of Swami Vivekananda
- Swamijis 815 letters have been compiled into a four-volume set, enriched with detailed notes, appendices, and photographs with descriptions of people, places, and events that provide valuable context of the correspondence. The letters written from Almora are included in the third volume.
Lectures from Colombo to Almora
After his memorable work in the West, Swami Vivekananda landed in Colombo on 15 January 1897. During his journey from Colombo to Kolkata, and then to Almora, he delivered electrifying lectures that awakened the Indian masses to the greatness of their culture and their role in promoting world peace through spiritual ideals.
This book offers a glimpse of what India truly stands for and where her real strength lies. It contains thirty inspiring and informative lectures for all who wish to understand the glory of Indian culture and civilization. Buy Online
Notes of Some Wanderings with the Swami Vivekananda
In the pages of this book Sister Nivedita describes in mesmerising detail her reminiscences of her sojourn with her Guru Swami Vivekananda and a few other disciples to various places in Northern India such as Naintal, Almora and Kashmir in the year 1898. Through these reminiscences the readers get a glimpse of the private life of Swami Vivekananda and the training he imparted to Sister Nivedita. Buy Online.
The Master As I Saw Him
The book is a collection of personal anecdotes, observations, and reflections from Sister Nivedita's time with Swami Vivekananda, whom she met in London in 1895 and subsequently followed to India (including Almora) in 1898 to assist in his work. It is considered a classic text for those interested in the life of Vivekananda, providing a close, "fly-on-the-wall" account of his interactions, spiritual experiences, and profound impact on those around him. Buy online.
स्वामी विवेकानंद का हिमालय भ्रमण
1886 से 1890 के बीच स्वामी विवेकानन्द एक परिव्राजक संन्यासी के रूप में हिमालय के विभिन्न क्षेत्रों में भ्रमण करते रहे। इसी अवधि में उन्होंने वाराणसी, अयोध्या और वृन्दावन जैसे प्रमुख तीर्थस्थलों का भी दर्शन किया। इस व्यापक यात्रा के दौरान उन्हें विविध अनुभव हुए और अनेक संतों एवं साधकों के संपर्क में आने का अवसर मिला। यह पुस्तक स्वामीजी की इसी तपःपूर्ण यात्रा और उसके प्रेरक प्रसंगों का विस्तृत वर्णन प्रस्तुत करती है।
हिमालय में विवेकानन्द
इस पुस्तक में डॉ. रमेश पोखरियाल ‘निशंक’ स्वामी विवेकानन्द की हिमालय-यात्राओं को प्रेरक और भावपूर्ण शैली में प्रस्तुत करते हैं। पुस्तक दिखाती है कि किस प्रकार हिमालय की शांति, व्यापकता और तपःपूत वातावरण में स्वामीजी के आध्यात्मिक अनुभव, राष्ट्रीय चिंतन और विश्वमानवता के संदेश का विस्तार हुआ। स्वामीजी की साधना, उनके विचारों की शक्ति, और भारत के लिए उनकी महान दृष्टि—सब इस पुस्तक में सरल, जीवंत और प्रभावशाली रूप में उभरकर आते हैं।
