This book features the works of Swami Ashokananda, a prominent figure in the Vedanta movement. Swami Ashokananda was a renowned teacher of Vedanta philosophy and a former editor of Prabuddha Bharata. He played a pivotal role in leading the Vedanta Society of Northern California.  The book compiles lectures and articles originally featured in two major spiritual journals: Prabuddha Bharata and Vedanta Kesari.This "luminous gem" is intended to serve as a practical spiritual guide for both dedicated aspirants and students of Vedanta.