This preface introduces the second enlarged edition of a poetry collection by Swami Vivekananda, published in June 1968. The publisher notes that the book returned to print due to significant public demand after being unavailable for a long period.

The updated edition features several key enhancements:

• New Content: Includes poems discovered since the first publication and previously untranslated hymns.

• Restructured Format: The book is now organized into three sections instead of two, with the third section specifically dedicated to Swamiji’s own versified translations.

• Contextual Notes: Detailed endnotes have been added to provide readers with the historical background, dates, and locations related to each composition.