The earliest of the four Hindu religious scriptures known as the Vedas, and the first extensive composition to survive in any Indo-European language, the Rig Veda (c. 1200-900 BC) is a collection of over 1,000 individual Sanskrit hymns. A work of intricate beauty, it provides a unique insight into early Indian mythology, religion and culture. This selection of 108 of the hymns, chosen for their eloquence and wisdom, focuses on the enduring themes...

In 1970, a young musician named Jeffrey Kagel walked away from the American dream of rock 'n' roll stardom- turning down the lead singer slot in the band that would become Blue Oyster Cult. He sold all his possessions and moved from New York to the Himalayan foothills in search of happiness and a little-known saint named Neem Karoli Baba. Follows Kagel's journey to India and back, his struggles with depression and drug abuse, and his eventual emergence...