Sri Chinmoy is a realised spiritual master (he conducts peace meditations for the United Nations staff). He explains what Yoga is (real yoga is spiritual union with God, not the exercise postures that most westerners perform). After reading this book you will want to read his book "Meditation" (to learn in depth meditation yoga)and then all of his books, which contain not only invaluable information, but will spiritually uplift and transform you as well.

Shri Chinmoy a renowned spiritual leader, peace activist, author and musician from India, currently living in New York shares a number of stories of Indian origin with the western readers. They are stories from India's ancient past, episodes from the lives of Indian saints and some parables. All of them contain valuable moral lessons for the new generation. It is indeed a praiseworthy attempt to introduce the wisdom of the east to the west. These stories of Sri Chinmoy are interspersed with his own thought-provoking and illuminating verses and his soul-bird illustrations. It is indeed a nice book, well designed for young people.