Book - Enlightened Exchanges with SriRanga Mahaguru This book contains sublime conversations of SriRanga Mahaguru with one of his ardent disciples, none other than Sri Rangapriya Sripada Srih (in his purvaashrama days) on varied topics. In this compilation, the conversations published in the Book ‘Vichaara Sumano Maala (in Kannada)’ have been translated. SriRanga MahaGuru, a yogi par excellence, could discern effortlessly the origins of Bharatiya Samskruti designed by our ancient Maharshis. An excellent teacher, with the simplicity of explanation of very complex subjects, his usage of examples of every-day life situations is verily striking. The articles provide a glimpse of his teachings through conversation. Besides his spiritual experience and unique teaching methods, Mahaguru possessed an uncanny ability to explain intricate and profound philosophical aspects. In temple worship, the underlying significance of circumambulation, squatting, breaking the coconut etc. are all explained in a remarkable way through questions and counter-questions. Conversations built on various topics such as “superiority of Shiva or Vishnu”, “coconut - a representative of the four Purusharthas (primary objectives of human birth)”, “Seer’s liking for deer” etc. keep a reader totally engrossed. “Compassion on the Boaster” glorifies Lord’s compassion as exemplified by the Upanishads. The discussion on musical instruments Veena and Flute is exhilarating. In the article on “Should Sita have repented?” Mahaguru fully analyses and sorts out convincingly Sita’s seemingly uncharacteristic behaviour towards Lakshmana prior to her abduction in the forest. The last three conversations of the Book deal with Mahaguru speaking on “stealing as an art(!)”, as well as a sin and goes ahead to give a superb explanation of child Krishna’s acts of butter theft and its underlying philosophy. While reviewing the translated articles himself, Swamiji, besides recollecting the golden moments he spent with the Mahayogi, ensured that the depth of the meaning and the emotive quality of the original are preserved. The colloquial style of presentation makes the reading very interesting and absorbing while communicating lofty ideas, most relished by spiritual aspirants of all times.