This book is a collection of various notes, letters, articles and photos by Narad (Richard Eggenberger) on the Matrimandir Gardens and their surrounding area, compiled essentially in date order.

They include pieces not strictly relating to the Gardens, but personally relevant to Narad and to life in early Auroville.

Narad, Richard Eggenberger is a highly regarded poet and author of numerous works on spiritual themes. Horticulturist, opera singer, musician, and tropical plant specialist, his Handbook on Plumeria Culture is a classic. He received his spiritual name, Narad, from the Mother of the Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Pondicherry, India.