Tension and stress are the greatest threats to peace of mind, and our personal health. The problem is that we are taught to focus on our bodies and other material aspects of life. What's needed is a spiritual dimension to our lives to go beyond worldly cares.Swami Tathagatananda presents a kind and considerate guide to the practice of spiritual life in five chapters: 1. Some Basic Principles of Spiritual Living 2. The Broad Question of Culture and Civilization 3. The Greatest Medical Problem of the Century 4.Practical Spiritual Principles to Alleviate Stress 5. The Deeper Significance of Spiritual Life