This preface to the second edition of Salvation and Service emphasizes the urgent need for a balanced integration of spiritual life and social service. Set against a backdrop of declining ethical and spiritual values in society, the publisher highlights Swami Vivekananda’s vision as the primary remedy for this moral erosion.

The text also clarifies important structural updates in this edition:

• Source Citations: References have been updated for clarity.

• Notation System: Numerical codes like "(6/281)" refer to volume and page numbers in the Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda.

• Biographical References: Codes such as "(Life 2/419)" point to the sixth edition of his biography by Eastern and Western Disciples.

The ultimate goal of this revised edition is to provide readers with a practical source of inspiration and knowledge for holistic living.