How to live in Old Age. By Swami sankarananadaji.

Translated from Hindi into English by Sajjan Singh, Central Chinmaya Mission Trust (CCMT), Mumbai. 2004. pp254. Price: Rs 70/This book on Indian gerontology throws light on how one can age gracefully without being a burden to family members, without feeling desolate and derelict like an abandoned building. It is used as a text book for the session on gerontology during CCMT's Orientation Camps for Seniors citizens offered throughout India. Some forty tips from five Slokas from "Sadhana Panchakam" form the basis for the major content of this book. Chapter headings include: The Glory of Spiritual Knowledge (This appears like a summary of the book "Am I a Hindu") Religious life The yoga of selfless action Preparation for The Thrid Ashrama Entering Vanaprashtha Ashrama Preparation for the Fourth Ashrama Entering Sannyas Ashrama Sanyas -- Their types Conclusion Book provides, as expected, a number of Sanskrit slokas and extracts from spiritual texts. Translations and explanations are offered. The language and rendering are simple and easy flowing. Everyone can benefit by reading this book. ======================================