Swami Vivekananda wrote this poem while in the United States in the late 19th century and it has become a classic among spiritual aspirants dedicated to Truth, Unity, Freedom, Peace and selfless service. A thorough understanding of this masterpiece guides the sincere reader from first awakenings, to tenacious discrimination between the Real and the unreal, leading him or her to calm detachment and selfless service while abiding in the glory of the unified Self. Babaji's in-depth commentary makes this poem eminently accessible to aspirants of any path.