This book is a collection of spiritual conversations with Swami Akhandananda, a direct disciple of Sri Ramakrishna. Recorded by his attendant, Swami Niramayananda (referred to as "the Devotee") between 1935 and 1937, the book focuses on the theory and practice of spiritual life and personal reminiscences of Sri Ramakrishna.

While the Swami’s previous works—From Holy Wanderings to Service of God in Man and In the Lap of the Himalayas—were travelogues of his time as a wandering ascetic, this volume shifts focus toward direct spiritual instructions. The book is intended to serve as a practical guide for spiritual aspirants seeking deeper insight into the teachings of this lineage.