This slender volume contains profound and insightful explorations into matters which are significant in every person's life. The author, N. Sri Ram, was known, during a long career of lecturing and writing, for his ability to throw clear light on such subjects as the significance of life and death, the mind's limitations as well as immense potentialities, and the way to awaken to truth, beauty and goodness. The range of subjects treated here is wide, and thoughtful spiritual aspirants will derive much benefit even from a dip into this volume.