Swami Aparananda is a senior monk of the Ramakrishna Order of Belur Math, India. He has spent over the last 35 years in USA (mainly Northern California) imparting spiritual education to many many people from all walks of life, all religions, age groups, ethnic backgrounds. His loving presence has touched many people's lives in an indescribable sublime way helping them to face the challenges of life with a revived new perspective. The works presented here represent a collection of some of the priceless spiritual essays that he has been able to put together in book form for the benefit of the world. These can be good starter readings for anyone unfamiliar with Vedanta or Hinduism or the Ramakrishna Order and can also be equally enjoyable to those who are well-read on these subjects.