In this valuable anthology of articles on nature and its relation to man, Sr. Candy and Dr. Saldanha present insightful observations. Adequate measures to maintain healthy symmetry between man and nature are essential for survival of humankind. Man is aware of ecosystem, natural milieu and stressful ghost of toxic waste and therefore, if he genuinely works against catastrophic exploitation of nature for reasons adverse to its existence in contemporary times it is good. Man ought to understand nature''s ethical, philosophical and spiritual message to humanity. From this perspective, Sr. Candy and Dr. Saldanha perform a memorable task when they gather precious views of scholars and academicians on nature and its relation to humanity.