A translation of the swami's talks on the practice of meditation given in French at the Centre Vedantique Ramakrichna, Gretz, France.

The Chapters in this book are: What is Meditation;  The Value  of Meditation;  The Object of Meditation: Self-mastery; Preparation for Meditation;  Different Meditation Techniques;  The Practice of Meditation;  Importance of Mastering Prana;  The Part Played by the Guru;  The Part Played by the Mantra and Japa; Extracts from the Scriptures; and Various Opinions on Meditation.

One of the direct disciples of Sri Ramakrishna, Swami Turiyananda was an ascetic, devotee, scholar, and a man of modern outlook. He had a profound influence on spiritual seekers both in India and in the United States. Many fond, inspiring memories are recalled in the book by the people with whom he lived and worked.