The Practical Spirituality, is a collection of editorials titled ‘Observations’ originally published in the Bulletin of The Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture. Authored by Swami Lokeswarananda, these brief yet incisive articles were compiled into book form due to popular demand.

The collection covers diverse secular and spiritual topics, unified by a logical, commonsense approach free from dogma. The core message emphasizes humanity’s "higher destiny." This second edition (dated July 1986) is an expanded version of the 1980 original and features a new introduction by Professor A. L. Basham. Ultimately, we hope the book serves as "food for thought" for individuals seeking to navigate and resolve the complexities of daily life.