This is almost a booklet. It is written for the educated, discontented, and affluent people aged thirty and above. The ancient wisdom of the Vedas is presented in a modern, easily readable style with short chapters that lead the reader to valuable insights and better understanding about the self-made factors and perceptions that create unhappiness in their lives, in spite of having much to be grateful for. I have given the manuscript to young girls and young men, starting from fourteen years to older people of seventy, and their response was most encouraging. The readers were not restricted to Indian people or even people of Indian origin. I feel that this is one of the self-help books that will indeed make a difference to many lives. Purnima L. Toolsidass 6/1 Wood Street, Kolkata 700016 e-mail: ptoolsidass@gmail.com