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.

The Indian Listener (fortnightly programme journal of AIR in English) published by The Indian State Broadcasting Service,Bombay ,started on 22 December, 1935 and was the successor to the Indian Radio Times in english, which was published beginning in July 16 of 1927. From 22 August ,1937 onwards, it was published by All India Radio,New Delhi.From July 3 ,1949,it was turned into a weekly journal. Later,The Indian listener became "Akashvani" in January 5, 1958. It was made a fortnightly again on July 1,1983. It used to serve the listener as a bradshaw of broadcasting ,and give listener the useful information in an interesting manner about programmes,who writes them,take part in them and produce them along with photographs of performing artists. It also contains the information of major changes in the policy and service of the organisation. NAME OF THE JOURNAL: The Indian Listener LANGUAGE OF THE JOURNAL: English DATE,MONTH & YEAR OF PUBLICATION: 04-03-1951 PERIODICITY OF THE JOURNAL: Weekly NUMBER OF PAGES: 48 VOLUME NUMBER: Vol. XVI. No. 10. BROADCAST PROGRAMME SCHEDULE PUBLISHED(PAGE NOS): 15-43 ARTICLE: 1. Convenient Jargon: "In The Interests Of The Masses" 2. Development Of Water Resources 3. Shortwave Transmissions:Listening Conditions In March : I 4. Music And Music Makers : Tansen 5. The Indigenous Banker AUTHOR: 1. Samuel Mathai 2. Michael W. Straus 3. R. B. L. Srivastava 4. Hirji R. Doctor 5. Chunilal B. Mehta KEYWORDS: 1. Constitution, convenient jargon, diplomatic language, Abraham Lincoln 2. Grand Coulee Dam, hydro-electic power, multi-purpose project 3. atmospheric disturbance, transmission, shorter wave bands 4. Geeta Govind, Vedic times, Tannamishra, Dhrupad style 5. Joint Stock Banks, hundi, Imperial Bank of India, sowcar Document ID: INL-1951 (J-J) Vol-I (09)

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.