The wisdom of a Great Soul like Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, who has come with the sole purpose of uplifting the world, has both immediate and eternal meaning. At the same time as She elucidates values that are everlasting, She is perfectly attuned to the needs of our time, and Her words respond to the heartbeat of the people. Throughout the world today, the extraordinary Love and nectar-like words of Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi are effecting transformations in the lives of millions of people from all walks of life. This book is a precious collection of conversations between Amma and Her disciples, devotees and visitors during the period from June 1985 to September 1986. In a unique way, Her simple yet profound utterances provide an answer to the eternal questions about the meaning of life and the attainment of real happiness.

Questioning is a sign of growth taking place in the mind. But if doubts are not removed, they will hinder the progress of the individual, and should therefore be cleared immediately. Only then will the journey forward be possible. The words of a mahatma (great soul) can be fully trusted to free from confusion those who thirst for spiritual knowledge.
Every word uttered by Mother illumines the path ahead. In this books we can read Her answers to the questions and uncertainties that plague the modern age, answers given from the strength of perfect reason and the authority of Her experience

As Amma reveals the truths of life in the light of spirituality and in a manner unassailable by logic, the reader is given not only a fresh view of life, but is inspired to live according to the universal principles that she explains in such a crystal clear way. Like a mother talking to her child, Amma brings profound principles to light through the simplest of words. In this book, we are given compelling answers to the numerous questions that most of us have asked or have wanted to ask at one time or another.