This "Publisher’s Note" introduces a curated selection of Swami Vivekananda’s works, designed to make his vast teachings more accessible. Vivekananda is depicted as a multi-faceted figure—a religious teacher, patriot, prophet, and wit—whose core mission was to relieve human suffering and awaken the divine consciousness within everyone.

The text highlights his global impact: in the West, he preached the unifying principles of Vedanta and the divinity of the Self; in the East, he sought to rouse India from lethargy toward national unity. Because his "Complete Works" span nine daunting volumes, this book offers a cross-representative selection using his own words. Published for his 150th birth anniversary, it aims to provide a concise yet comprehensive introduction to his enduring spiritual legacy.