A wonderful book that combines ancient wisdom of the Vedas with practical Western approach and erudition. The articles deal with various subject matters, global problems and issues we face in our day-to-day lives. Spirit Matters views modern challenges from a spiritual and philosophical angle. Open any page of Spirit Matters and you�ll find gems of wisdom that shed light on variety of contemporary issues � as seen through the lens of Vedic knowledge. These luminous compositions comprise the columns Mukunda Goswami wrote for the Hindustan Times between 2001-2006. With an �eye to the public good,� a compassionate heart, and sparkling intelligence�at ease in referring to Sanskrit texts such as the Bhagavad-gita� Mukunda Goswami�s succinct reflections make for easy reading and provide us with an ocean of knowledge and understanding for obtaining a peaceful, worry-free life in an anxiety-ridden world.