The Ouroborus. The Centaur. Narcissus. Joan of Arc. And the 26/11 Terror Attack on Mumbai. What is the underlying message they contain for us in these troubled times?The Ouroborus is a mythological symbol of a snake swallowing its own tail. In doing so it forms a circle that represents both the cycle and the dualities of birth and death. It thus becomes a symbol of eternal unity, showing us what we truly are – not the mortal body but the immortal Consciousness.Filled with unexpected strokes of humour, this collection of short essays emerged from the author’s interactions with a modern Sage and his teaching on Advaita, the Indian philosophy of non-duality.The teaching was a reaffirmation of Gautam’s life experiences that provided invaluable lessons on true forgiveness, hope, life and death, which is reflected in these pages. All of this comes together in one of the final essays on the 26/11 terror attack – an important lesson for the turbulent world we live in today. At the core of these writings lies the universal message, conveyed with an enlightening perspective, of true love and forgiveness – the two forces that ultimately provide the healing touch.A must read for all those who are interested not just in gaining theoretical knowledge, but in understanding how the teaching of non-duality impacts one’s daily living. Gautam Sachdeva is the author of books on the subject of Advaita(Non-duality). He spent over nine years in close association with renownedAdvaita sage Ramesh Balsekar, assisting him with the editing and publishing ofsome of his books. Ramesh's guru was Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj, whose famedbook  I Am That  is considered a modern spiritual classic. Withthe blessings of Ramesh, Gautam went on to write books based on his experiencewith the teaching. He also shares his experiential understanding ofAdvaita during talks with groups of like-minded people, with thespecific focus of 'peace of mind in daily living'.  His books, aswell as his talks, display a rare combination of humility andsimplicity occasionally peppered with wit and humour. Gautam isthe Founder of Yogi Impressions, a  publishing house that is onthe forefront of bringing out books on spirituality and personal growth to itsreaders. He lives in South Mumbai. Used Book in Good Condition