Spirit Matters Mukunda Goswami on War, Peace and Love FOREWORD BY DR. R. K. PACHAURI Nobel Laureate Open any page of Spirit Matters and you'll find gems of wisdom that shed light on a 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. With an "eye to the public good," a compassionate heart, and sparkling intelligence-at ease in referring to Sanskrit texts such as the Bhagavadgita- 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. "The contents of this book are not in any way confined to beliefs that come from Hinduism or the Bhagavad-gita, but are derived from the teachings of every major religion in the world. The value of this book lies in the potential that it has for stimulating thought and reflection..." -Dr. R.K. Pachauri "We need books that address the vexing issues of the day with substantive, spiritual answers. I am sure that those who pick up this publication, whether they are readers steeped in the Vedic view or brand-new to these concepts, will find it fun to read and rich with insights they can apply to their daily lives." -Badrinarayan Swami