Neo-Vedanta draws its inspiration from the timeless trio of the Upanishads, the Bhagavad Gītā and the Brahma Sūtras, but it’s the modern commentaries and reinterpretations that really light up the path. Here are the key texts and expositions to keep close at hand:

1. Swami Vivekānanda’s Complete Works
   • Raja Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Karma Yoga – each volume brings fresh life to classical Vedantic themes.
   • Addresses at the 1893 Chicago Parliament of Religions—his “Sisters and Brothers of America!” moment—still resonate in today’s global-consciousness movement.

2. Śrī Aurobindo’s Major Writings
   • The Life Divine – a profound mapping of human evolution toward divine consciousness.
   • Essays on the Gita and The Synthesis of Yoga – blend traditional Vedanta with evolutionary mysticism, often cited at the annual International Yoga Day forums.

3. Sarvepalli Rādhākrishnan’s Commentaries
   • The Principal Upanishads – lucid translations with philosophical notes.
   • The Bhagavad Gītā – a balanced, scholarly yet accessible take that influenced India’s early post-independence intellectual revival.

4. Modern Teachers’ Works
   • Ramana Maharshi’s Talks and Writings – non-dual insight delivered as pithy kōans under the shade of Sri Rama’s hall.
   • Nisargadatta Maharaj’s I Am That – radical, stripped-down non-duality that’s been trending in mindfulness podcasts worldwide.

5. Secondary Studies and Syntheses
   • Anantanand Rambachan’s The Advaita Worldview – contemporary academic unpacking of Neo-Vedanta’s philosophical thrusts.
   • Swami Tyagananda’s “Vedanta for the West” lectures – bridge-building between Eastern spirituality and Western psychology.

6. Contemporary Reflections
   • Swami Tattvavidananda’s online series on “Vedanta in the Age of AI” – explores how self-realization dialogues intersect with today’s tech-driven consciousness studies.
   • Publications from the Ramakrishna Mission and Sri Aurobindo Ashram – newsletters and journals that keep the conversation alive, especially around UN-declared International Yoga Day events.

These works form the backbone of modern Vedanta scholarship, each offering a unique prism through which the same ancient light shines. Whether delving into metaphysical depths or applying Vedantic wisdom to 21st-century challenges, this canon continues to inspire seekers around the globe.