The meaning of life
Subtitle: love is the ultimate reality, meditation,bhakti yoga,immortality,reincarnation, evolution of consciousness, karma and peace,  the art of dying
By: by Vimal Sehgal.
Edition: Second Edition 2010
Publisher: Vimal Sehgal; CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: 1998
Place of publication: Brampton, Ont
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 220
ISBN-13: 9781450522328
Subjects: Knowledge, Theory of (Hinduism); Life; Reincarnation; Karma; Love is divine; Meditation; Bhakti yoga; art of dying; consciousness; immortality
Genres: Spirituality; Hindu
Description: Book   -   The Meaning of Life   by  Vimal Sehgal     B.Tech IIT Delhi

 Description:     Love is divine and Divinity is love personified.  
                             The author explains that divine love is the   meaning of life and shows the reader how everyone can attain peace, love, immortality and happiness by meditation by spiritual sound. The book describes love as the ultimate reality, love is divine,  the relationships in reality, reincarnation and its significance, immortality and bliss, law of karma, mind and meditation, bhakti yoga and the art of dying.
    The book also presents a synthesis of science and religion by explaining the fundamentals of life and consciousness. Included are some fascinating tales from ancient Vedic scriptures which illustrate the philosophy with the medium of real life drama. 
Topics covered include:
•	Love is the ultimate reality
•	The Meaning of Life
•	Immortality and bliss
•	Meditation and bhakti yoga
•	Reincarnation and its significance
•	Location of soul
•	Proof of God’s existence
•	Law of karma
•	Life is but a dream
•	The art of dying
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 About the author 
   The author is a disciple of the late Swami Mangal Maharaj, secretary Shri Chaitanya Gaudiya Ashram in India. Previously he worked as a systems analyst with Govt. of Canada after graduating in electrical engineering and computer sciences from IIT Delhi and University of Ottawa respectively. 

Comments by spiritual leaders in India:
“This is a very good book.” -   Swami B.H.Mangal Maharaj, 
                                        Secretary, Chaitanya Gaudiya Ashrams, India

“In ‘The Meaning of Life’, Shri Vimal Sehgal has brought complex wisdom into simple, rational language. He has applied ancient secrets and insights to modern dilemmas. This is a book for everyone from the young seeker to the seasoned spiritual practitioner.
The author has shown divine love to be at the core of our existence, and he explains how to bring this pure, spiritual love into our everyday lives. I recommend this book for everyone who is looking for more meaning, more understanding and more love in their lives.”   
-	Swami Chidanand Saraswati
    President, Parmarth Niketan and India Heritage Centre, Rishikesh

“This book eloquently addresses issues raised by most spiritual aspirants and novices who commence the study of Hinduism from the spiritual perspective. Whilst it focuses on complex issues such as reincarnation, karma, peace, meditation and the role of love and devotion in Hinduism, it does so in a ‘very reader friendly’ manner.” 
-	Swami Satyamitranand giri,       ex-Shankaracharya
      President Bharat Mata Mandir, Haridwar

“Our editor has found this work very interesting. The chapters are very well organized and are logically sequenced with a smooth reading flow.”
-	UBS Publishers’ Distributors Ltd., New Delhi
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Table of contents: title: Table of contents; title: The Meaning of lIfe; title: Table of contents; title: 1.  The meaning of life 						1; title: 2.  What is Life?  –   Life vs. Matter				6; title: 3.  Healthy life vs. diseased life - Immortality and bliss	21; title: 4.  Reincarnation  						35; title: 4.1  introduction; title: 4.2  the role of desire; title: 4.3  the process of reincarnation; title: 4.4  the significance of reincarnation; title: 4.5  evolution; title: 4.6  evolution of consciousness : the Vedic paradigm; title: 4.7  the story of Maharaj Bharat’s reincarnation; title: 4.8  reincarnation explains genius; title: 5.  Life is but a dream						77; title: 6.  Proof of God’s existence					84; title: continued …; title: 7.  Morality, karma and peace					91; title: 7.1  morality and it’s basis; title: 7.2  the law of karma; title: 7.3  why does evil exist; title: 7.4  moral and spiritual education; title: 7.4.1  the study of life, consciousness and desire; title: 7.4.2  the Vedic model of life; title: 7.5  modern ethical issues; title: 7.5.1  Head transplant - location of soul; title: 7.6  the peace formulae; title: 8.  Love is the ultimate reality					129; title: 8.1 	 Love is divine – the trinity; title: 8.2 	 relationships in reality; title: 8.3 	 love  vs. lust; title: 8.4 	 personal and impersonal philosophy; title: – comparison and synthesis; title: 9.  Meditation    							154; title: 9.1  the mind - theory; title: 9.2  meditation by spiritual sound – practice of bhakti yoga; title: 9.3  the liberation of Ajamil  -  a tale from Purana; title: 10.  The art of dying						194