I highly recommend this book for individuals interested in the esoteric significance of various Hindu/Indian rituals, including the inner ritual/sacrifice that takes place during a Kundalini awakening. In the book, the author relates his firsthand conversations with his guru Vimalananda, who is truly one of the most fascinating personages to ever be depicted in any medium. Some of the episodes are incredible - to the point where the reader must either conclude that the account is fictional or must completely redefine her subjective notion of what constitutes reality. It is hoped the author's assurances that Vimalananda did, in fact, exist will lead the reader to choose the latter, a conclusion which has far-reaching implications in providing one with a new perspective on life