It is generally opined-though erroneously, that the Vedanta or Upanisads are
beyond the reach of common lot of people, and are meant for only the recluses
dedicated to the spiritual quest. Actually, as our ancestors were children of
nature, their quest and the resultant dialogues are as simple as they are
relevant, to our day-to-day life.
Swami Vivekananda not only introduced them to the general public, but also tried
to convince them that the Upanisads have solutions to our common problems. He
went to the extent of saying that the Vedanta is the future religion of the
world. The essays presented in this book attempt to