The "Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda, Volume 2" includes a collection of teachings and essays, particularly focusing on Jnana-Yoga (the path of knowledge). The volume features various topics such as the necessity of religion, the real nature of man, concepts of Maya and illusion, the evolution of the conception of God, and the freedom of the soul, among others. In the first chapter, "The Necessity of Religion," delivered in London, Vivekananda emphasizes the profound influence of religion on human society. He argues that religion has been a powerful force shaping human destinies and social cohesion, often transcending bonds of race, climate, and descent. He discusses the origins of religion, noting that ancient religions claim a supernatural genesis, distinct from mere human invention. Two main theories are explored: one positing that ancestor worship is the root of religious thought, and the other suggesting that religion arises from the personification of natural forces. Vivekananda highlights the human desire to honor and remember deceased relatives as a fundamental aspect of religious development.

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