The preface to Talks with Swami Vivekananda highlights the rare opportunity to move beyond public lectures and engage with the intimate, "untrammelled" thoughts of a spiritual genius. While most people experience spiritual giants from a distance, these recorded conversations offer a closer look at the man behind the message.

The text emphasizes that Vivekananda was not just a remote teacher but a close friend and intimate relative to his disciples. In these informal settings, he discussed everything from deep spiritual practices and meditation to national regeneration and social reform. Originally published in Bengali by the Udbodhan, these dialogues reveal his profound empathy for the poor. The publisher aims for this collection to provide accessible, practical guidance for all seekers.