The Jewels of Happiness is a treasure-chest of wisdom and joyousness - a compilation of succinct and insightful pieces of prose, practical exercises and uplifting aphorisms and verse. Addressing themes such as joy, peace, enthusiasm and love, the self-contained chapters combine to create a wonderful tapestry of inspiration. Sri Chinmoy writes with beautiful simplicity and concentrated wisdom that immediately soothes the aching heart and inspires the spirit. His easy-to-follow exercises, based on perennial ancient wisdom, are truly pertinent for the modern era and perfectly suited to our fast-paced lifestyles. Readers need only to turn to a chapter that seems to address them at that moment, and they will find themselves richly rewarded. Sri Chinmoy has an amazing ability to speak to each reader as if the words were written just for them and to offer positive help and insight. His writings transcend differences of religion, ethnicity and economic status, and convey a refreshing and reassuring sense of the essential oneness that unites us all. The Jewels of Happiness really work-they work to uplift and encourage people from all walks of life to find their own inner untapped resources.