Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar simplifies the concept of spirituality in this book, emphasising how fundamental it is to life and nothing out of the ordinary world. He explains spirituality in a manner that is relevant to one and all, from the youth to a home-maker, from a working professional to corporates

Personal experiences of various authors with Ramana Maharshi, 1879-1950, Hindu spiritual leader.

On the life of Pr̥thvīrāja, 1159-1192, King of Ajmer and Delhi.

Mind Your Thoughts will demystify the workings of the mind and help you find the right path that is unique to yourself, driven by the understanding that each person is unique in the eyes of the supreme, and illustrates that it is in the hands of every individual to commune with the supreme. Such commune will lead the way to a more peaceful existence, not only for the individual, but also contributes to a peaceful world inhabited by a happy humanity. It is with immense pleasure that I present this book to the world, as an offering that will serve to enhance the power of humanity, and as a humble contribution to a peaceful world.

This compilation also includes point of views GATHERED FROM VARIOUS lectures I have heard and from the various commentaries given by many good and kind-hearted scholars together with my observation on what is happening in the world. My intention is that everyone should progress in the right direction. Like the SWAN BIRD, WHICH WILL TAKE ONLY THE MILK FROM A MIXTURE OF MILK AND WATER, one must take good things only from my compilation. If after reading this compilation that something worth-while is done, the credit goes to my Acharyan or Guru and to the Lord for, they had only directed me to write. If it has not achieved the purpose, then I am to be blamed because I have tried to measure the sky (fathom out the Lord's work) with a foot rule (May be readers may feel that I am an ignorant man). In His Bhagvad Gita, Lord had considered the essence of Vedas, Srimad Bhagavatham and slokas rendered by Rushis, Munis and greatest scholars and had pronounced the path, to Arjuna in particular and also to Public in general, viz., the IMPORTANCE OF FOLLOWING Dharma as laid down in the scripture in a simple and understandable way The ecstasy or joy arising out of the knowledge of world order given by the Lord will remain forever in one's mind. (Tirumahisai Alwar says that only after he learnt about the greatness of the Lord, did he consider himself to have been born.) This may find expression in this compilation. I do not want to take any credit, any appreciation or name since I do not deserve a word of praise or discord as all my writings were done from the texts written by the above-mentioned great savants. I am sure that whoever reads this book will at least realize the GREATNESS OF THE LORD, how HE grades or appraises the people's deeds, rewarding for the good things done and giving punishment for the sins committed. Also, one should REALISE ONE'S UTTER HELPLESSNESS TO REACH HIM UNLESS HE WILLS, The Lord does not DISOWN ANYONE-Meaning one should do what Lord wants him to do as prescribed in Vedas, Upanishads and other guidelines made available to the individual. Devotees having basic knowledge about Gita may understand fast at the first reading itself, whereas for persons who are first reading about Bhagvad Gita may have to read twice or perhaps thrice to grasp the subject. In some place’s readers may find certain matters are repeated again. In matters of Philosophy and tradition, repetition is not only unavoidable but also necessary, for it helps to fix ideas.

Through this book, my memoirs, I would like to share with you certain incidents and events that had made me emotional, shocked, angered, elated, depressed and also motivated me to think with the right perception. I especially would like to narrate to you, the incidents that enhanced my awareness levels, about people and events that brought about a change in my personality and attitude. I am sure that my memoirs will make interesting reading for you, and I hope you will go through and enjoy all the experiences, and feel all the emotions the way I felt them. Now, if you are wondering why I titled my memoirs as Suryavamsam, please go ahead and read on, you will know the reason.

This book is a good beginning, especially for those seeking to explore deep insights into self- enquiry. The thoughts explained and expounded by the authors, will allow the reader to think hard and deeply on the various topics leading to self-enquiry-an absolute essential for those seeking guidance.