In spite of much that has been written on the concept of a spiritual Guru, there is still a good deal of confusion, misunderstanding, and skepticism in the public mind on this vital matter.

Is a Guru absolutely necessary? Who is a Satguru? How far can he help his Chela (disciple)? What are the duties of a disciple? What is the meaning of Initiation? Want of clear-cut and definite answers to these and related questions often impedes the spiritual progress of earnest aspirants.

Under the circumstances, the present book by Satguru Sivanandaji Maharaj should come as a boon to many. Within its pages, the reader will find an authoritative, succinct and bold elucidation of the entire subject of Guru-disciple relationship.

Anger and lust are the two aides of Satan; and every religion has regarded these two as the most powerful with which the sincere seeker after truth has to contend. Having dealt with the two together in his play “PASSION AND ANGER.” Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj now gives us this precious manual of practical methods to wage war against this dire enemy of man.