This book  dedicated to exploring the profound "spirit of service." It raises fundamental questions about the human impulse to help others, seeking to uncover the metaphysical and philosophical motivations behind selfless action. It examines how the ideal of service is interpreted across various major world religions. Also it explores the diverse practical aspects and different types of service possible in the modern world.

The content originally appeared in the 1992 Annual edition of Vedanta Kesari, a monthly publication of the Ramakrishna Order. Published in Madras in February 1993, this collection aims to provide authentic, scholarly insights into service for a wider global audience.