How do you develop devotion? In a heartfelt, compassionate, and thoughtfully-crafted guide, author Saroj Mehta-Bahl PhD., LD shines light on how humans of any religion can tap into their spirituality and learn to listen to the divine. Dive into the unique combination of ancient scriptures and personal experiences that create the spirituality guidebook, Beyond Rituals: Deepening Your Connection With The Divine . For many, a relationship with the Divine feels out of reach or beyond comprehension. However, this book teaches that this relationship gap isn't a difference of status - it's a lack of responsibility to build devotion. Within the pages of Beyond Rituals , the author discusses at length the different religions of the world. Learn about the "Global Village" and how religion, spirituality, belief, and philosophy interconnect when placed upon a willing and open human soul. Regarding the book as a "humble effort and offering in the lotus feet of the Divine by a very imperfect person," Dr. Saroj Mehta-Bahl provides the space for learning and self reflection to develop answers to the question, "How do we best connect to the Divine?" Beyond Rituals: Deepening Your Connection With The Divine is written and crafted for any adult wondering about their relationship with the Divine. Intended to help readers develop a relationship with the Divine, whether one already exists or not, Beyond Rituals pushes past the religions of the world to focus on the journey within each person. The author hopes that readers, especially young adults, read Beyond Rituals and learn what the real purpose of religion and spirituality is. After receiving her Ph.D. in Nutrition, Saroj Mehta-Bahl served as a faculty member at UT-Health Center for 43 years. During her tenure, she received teaching awards at the national and international levels. Saroj regards her career, her role as a mother of two great children, and her role as a wife to an amazingly loving husband as the foundation of her life. Still, she also made time for community service (serving as President of the Vivekananda Vedanta Society of Houston for eight years) and discovered a passion for art.She has always considered God to be her best friend.