Jnâna Yoga, Part II: Seven Lectures

"Jnâna Yoga, Part II: Seven Lectures" by Swami Vivekananda is a philosophical exploration of Jnâna Yoga and Vedanta philosophy, which are ancient Indian teachings that look at the connection between individuals and the universe. The core idea is about the unity of everything, explaining how our individual selves are related to the absolute truth. The lectures dive into spiritual questions, like what is real, what is knowledge, and what is the self. Instead of finding happiness in things around us, the book talks about finding it within ourselves by understanding our place in the larger world. It introduces ideas such as that intellect and consciousness are connected and are also linked to a universal unity. This begins with a challenge to how people usually think about what makes them happy and encourages people to look within themselves for true understanding and knowledge.