Vinita Pande's Eternal Way to Bliss documents her explorations into the ancient Hindu path of bhakti (love of the Divine), the lessons she has learned and her experiences, musings, feelings and personal growth along the way. Starting from her distress and disillusionment with the world and other human beings, this Krishna devotee articulates her search for answers, meaning and essential Consciousness and Bliss, primarily through the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita and of her guru, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. Her acknowledgment of selfless service as a necessary prelude to meditation—so frequently overlooked in this day and age—is most welcome. "I have seen people talk the highest knowledge and not live the basics," she shares. "What's the point? It's useless. Better to live the basics and let the highest knowledge dawn naturally, like the ripening of a fruit." ~ Sadasivanatha Palaniswami, Editor-in-Chief, Hinduism Today magazine

Eternal Way to Bliss is an emotional journey of Kesari, a young and determined Indian woman to reach her goal of life - Ananda, both relative and absolute through Dharma. It is no more an autobiography, it is the story of the trail traversed by every Indian away from homeland - her/their endeavour to remain connected to her/their roots, culture, values and attitudes. The book is also about a mother’s wish, who has lived a life of Dharma and Devotion - to pass it on to the next generation, through her letter to her son. She is determined to show that a person’s fixation on materialism and the need to accumulate wealth is not the objective of life. Following Dharma is. The book is about the universal values and attitudes that Sanatana Dharma teaches, which the author has imbibed and owned up, it is about taking pride being an Indian, to the core. The frankness in the autobiographical part reminds one of My Experiments with Truth. ~ Swamini Atmaprajnananda Saraswati, Founder Acarya, Arsha Vidya Vikas Kendra

Really wonderful reflecting your sincerity and Sadhana. It shows your dedication towards knowing truth of human existence and doing justice to it. Can guide many more on path of progress towards truth. All the love n light for growth glory n grace. Pranam Om Om Om ~ Meena Om, Founder, Pranam Organization

I am happy you wrote a book on Hinduism. Love and Blessings. ~ Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Founder, Art of Living Foundation

Vinita Pande has a clear understanding of the steps and stages on the spiritual path. With insight and compassion she guides the reader on the journey to the Self. ~ Swami Prasannatmananda, Vedanta Society, Berkeley, CA

Congratulations to Vinita on her hard work to produce this book which covers some concepts of Hinduism. May this work become her worship to God and may it lead her to further spiritual journey. Best wishes. ~ Br. Prabodh Chaitanya, Chinmaya Mission San Jose, CA

This book is a welcome addition to the literature that brings the wisdom of the Vedic seers to life for modern seekers. As a Hindu of Indian descent living in America, and as a householder with a family and a career in Silicon Valley, Vinita Pande brings a much-needed perspective to the practical application of ancient teachings to the demands of today’s world. Nothing is more important than the integration of East and West, and this book can help advance that ongoing process. ~ Phil Goldberg, Author, American Veda

Vinita Pande's excellent book is highly readable and most enjoyable, to say the very least. It tells the story of an exhaustive spiritual search through the experiences of an ordinary girl named Kesari. The book is in fact the culmination of the Author, Vinita Pande's, long and extensive practical study into all that constitutes the Spiritual Life with particular emphasis on the Eternal Wisdom of Hinduism. Her Guru is the famed Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, and in addition to her long dedicated application and Yoga practice, she has arrived at the gateway to Liberation, under the ultimate guidance of Sat Guru Sri Bhagavan Ramana Maharshi. I heartily recommend this book to all interested in Non Dualism and those wishing to discover a practical and infallible way to Self Realisation. ~ Alan Jacobs, Poet Writer Author, President of the Ramana Maharshi Foundation UK