These essays, among the early writings of the great spiritual master Swami Muktananda, were first made available in the early 1970s to the ever increasing numbers of Westerners coming to spend time in his ashram in India. Until then, very few English texts could be found that discussed so openly the spontaneous spiritual awakening at the heart of the ancient and powerful path of Siddha Yoga meditation. Quoting generously from the poets and scriptures he loved, Swami Muktananda explores many subjects in these pages, including the nature of grace, the Guru-disciple relationship, the science of mantra, kundolinu awakening, and the experience of devotion. All are viewed from the perspective of his own supreme attainment.