Book Review

Sage T G Narayanaswamy’s Way to Peace and Happiness compiled by P Chitra. Published by Pamban Graphics, New # 37, Lazaras Church Road, Mandavelipakkam, Chennai 600 028. Pages 88. Price: Rs.75.

The book starts with a splendid dedication in the form of a poem by P Kamala. In this short poem, she captures the essence of Indian ethos and thought.

The essence of Yoga Vasishtha is contained in this short work as the author has been absorbed in this great text and has assimilated its contents. The mind is spoken of as the sixth sense, and it is the control of the mind that is emphasized. There are quotations and anecdotes from the lives and teachings of Ramana Maharshi and Shakespeare. Also included are quotations from the exalted Tamil classic Purananuru.

There are wise and pithy sayings on how to combat physical diseases and mental ailments. The gross always proceeds from the subtle, and physical diseases and ailments have hidden mental or astral causes.

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