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A Challenge for Modern Minds
by Pravrajika Vivekaprana

Trying to encapsulate Pravrajika Vivekaprana's 
vastness in a book or a review seems rather like trying to stuff a 
very reluctant genie back into a bottle. Her sweep is 
universal, her language modern, clear, and direct. Yet readers will 
find the lectures in this collection convey a sense of the 
speaker's inner depth, made evident by her ability to articulate 
what is common to everyone. Concepts leap from every 
page, grabbing attention. "Yes!" the reader is likely to nod in 
assent, 'I might have said that, had I thought about it."  

The first chapter Eastern Religion in a Western Culture, 
 goes straight to the heart of the spiritual quest. The table 
of contents lists other very pointed, relevant topics. The 
superb editing of Edith D. Tipple, leaves you panting for more.

The primary criticism, if there is one, is that, in 
keeping with her usual style, Vivekaprana is wonderfully good 
at articulating the problem, excellent at convincing one 
that there is a solution, while leaving it entirely up to the 
reader to find the path to that solution. 

Perhaps, however, it is better this way. Having 
instilled the enthusiasm to consciously undertake the 
spiritual journey, she gives impetus to the inner urge that proves 
the adage when the seeker is ready, the teaching will come. 

Reviewed by Br. Saraswati
Sarada  Convent 
Hollywood, California

Pravrajika Vivekaprana is a senior nun of Sri Sarada Math, India.

ISBN: 1-932047-57-3
Paperback, 122 pages, published by Llumina Press, December 2002

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