Before diving into the core philosophies of the book, it is essential to understand its extraordinary author. Born (Banerjee), he was famous throughout India and Europe in his pre-monastic life as a man of immense physical strength. He was celebrated as the "first tiger tamer of India," performing incredible feats by wrestling wild tigers under the professional title of Professor Banerjee.
One of the most biting sections of the book exposes the exploitation inherent in organized religion. Swami argued that priesthoods, rituals, sacrifices, and complex theological dogmas were designed to keep the masses fearful and dependent. By keeping people afraid of hell or divine wrath, religious institutions secured their own power and wealth. Common Sense calls for an immediate end to ritualism, urging seekers to bypass middlemen and look within. 3. Advaita Vedanta and the True Self Common Sense Book By Soham Swami