Contributed articles.

The central theme of dicussion in this monograph revolves round the problem of man`s self-transformation in the midst of an artificial and soulless civilization. According to the author, the solution to the problem lies in a synthesis between `the rwo principal tradition of India`- Yoga and Tantra which he defines as philosophy and practice. The secret of self-Transformation is at once an indictment of all sorts of monstrosities that under the banner of modern dcience and a call for revolutionary change within man himself.

The book Behaviour Problems in Children and Adolescents – A guide to Parents, Teachers and Mental Health Professional†is a sequel to Teenage Blues written by the author and Dr. Shalini Singh which was published by Mosaic in the year 2000. Deals with some of the more serious behaviour problems coming under the category of psychiatric disorders in children and adolescents. For example this book deals with these commonly observed but relatively more serious problems which include anxiety disorders, phobias, obsessive compulsive disorders, conduct disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorders, autism spectrum disorders, schizophrenia, depression, stammering etc. The book emphasises on a thorough assessment through correct diagnosis and effective management. This book attempts to help parents and teachers identify symptoms of the various disorders, so that the same could be handled right at the onset and effectively. “Tips to parents†draws attention towards not only easily identifying the symptoms but highlights comprehensive assessment, treatment as well as prevention. The cases presented as vignettes give a peep into the gamut of treatment available for these disorders and how children in the present day can be helped to come back to normalcy. The book will be of value to parents, teachers and counsellors. It would also be useful to school social workers, school psychologists, child mental health specialists, students of clinical psychology, child guidance workers, and others who are working in the field of children and adolescents, who all are referred children with different types of behaviour problems.

In the oldest scriptures of Theravada Buddhism much attention is given to the jhanas high levels of meditative attainment distinguished by poweful concentration and purity of mind. Ven. Dr. Gunaratana examines these jhanas within the context of Buddhist t