The excerpt from "Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda, Volume 8" presents a philosophical discourse titled "Struggle for Expansion," written during Swami Vivekananda's first visit to America. It addresses fundamental questions about the nature of existence, such as whether the tree or the seed comes first, the relationship between intelligence and matter, and the concepts of freedom versus law. Swami Vivekananda explores the cyclical nature of knowledge and the interdependence of cause and effect, arguing that all forms of knowledge ultimately lead to a complex interplay of ideas and experiences. He highlights the difficulty in establishing a definitive order of precedence among these concepts, illustrating how perspectives vary based on individual interpretation and background. The text emphasizes the intricate relationship between mental and physical realms, suggesting that both are bound by the laws of causation and influence each other in a continuous cycle of change and rest.

by Swami Vivekananda in English Biography

Writen by Swami Vivekananda

Category Biography