Swami Vivekananda the Master as I Saw Him

<p><em>Swami Vivekananda the Master as I Saw Him</em> is a humble and intelligent description of Swami Vivekanada's life through the eyes of a close disciple Sister Nivedita (Margaret Elizabeth Noble).</p><p><em>Swami Vivekananda the Master as I Saw Him</em> is famous for its chronicling of intense spiritual experiences. Among the many gripping anecdotes that occur in this book are: Lord Buddha manifesting before Vivekananda as he sat meditating in his room; the bestowing of the boon of "death at will" by Lord Shiva; his hearing of the divine voice of 'the Mother'; his experience of <em>Samadhi</em>; the Swami's vision of an ancient <em>Rishi</em> chanting Sanskrit mantras in an ancient long-forgotten rhythm; and his encounter with distressed spirits who had committed suicide.</p><p><em>Swami Vivekananda the Master as I Saw Him</em> is now considered to be a classic text.</p>