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The book is a translation of the preachings of Swami Avdheshanand Giri. Swamiji uses his deep knowledge of Indian Philosophy and his own spiritual experiences to guide his disciples on how to lead a happy and peaceful life. He is a great storyteller and uses stories from Indian mythology to convey the messages in a manner that appeals to his audience. His discourses are in Hindi. This increases his outreach to all sections of the Indian society. His flair for the language is unmatched. In the various chapters of this book, he talks about the real purpose of life, the various aspects of human nature and, the pathways to a righteous, happy, and peaceful life. He dwells upon the real meaning of detached action and how to get to that state while still engaged in our day-to-day affairs. The messages of the scriptures from all the religions of the world are captured in simple and easily understandable language. The reader can easily relate to them. Overall, the book is a simple guide to living a fulfilling life – one that is in service of humanity and is spent in seeking the real purpose of human birth.