F.A.Q (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q: Is this work fiction?
A: It is non-fiction masquerading as fiction. A story makes the book accessible to many.
Q: What is this book about?
A: The book primarily deals with the principle of 'Reflection' - Or how the manifestations of the First Cause or First Principle threads through all natural and spiritual phenomena, resulting in striking similarities or analogies between them.This book is an exploration of such phenomena, and what we stand to learn about life from them.
Q: How is this book different from other works that deal with both spiritual and scientific matters?
A: This book is not about creationism or intelligent design. It endorses no particular spiritual or religious path as the way. The reader is pointed to some truly amazing correlations between spiritual and natural realms, that span multiple religious and spiritual disciplines. Quite a different perspective from established views is offered, based on these correlations. Specifically, the book attempts to establish that natural and spiritual truths are One.
Q: Why should I read this book?
A: If you are searching for meaning and purpose in life, this little book just might give you a higher perspective rarely found anywhere else. If you are looking for answers as to how religion and science may come together seamlessly, this is definitely one book that you should not miss. If you do not fall into either category, read it anyway! If nothing, it is guaranteed to make you think.
Q: Should I have knowledge of science to understand this book?
A: Not at all. A focused attention is more than sufficient.
Q: Is this book an easy read?
A: Some chapters are arguably difficult - such as those dealing with biological evolution, or with various atmospheric phenomena on the earth. A sensitive reader may choose to read selectively, since most chapters are self-contained. Dependent concepts, if any, are referenced in footnotes pointing to appropriate chapters.
Q: Aren't there more references to Christianity than other traditions in this book?
A: Not quite. A number of key spiritual concepts in the book originate in the far east and in non-Christian traditions. Those concepts and terms are lesser known and hence referenced in footnotes and the glossary. Christianity is more exoteric. Therefore Christian terms are used more explicitly in the book.
Q: What is the key message of this book?
A: The message is three fold. There is meaning and purpose to life. The spiritual and the natural are not separate realms, they are one. Conflicting viewpoints held by atheists, theists and agnostics are but various expressions of the same truth.
Q: What is the meaning of the lady with the bow and arrow?
A: The meaning of the archer is covered in the chapter 'War'.
Q: Is a paperback edition of the book available for purchase?
A: Many online book sellers world wide do carry the title.