Dispassionate self observation is meditation. Vipassana is a technique of meditation which is taught at Igatpuri in Maharashtra. The book begins by giving the definition of meditation, its effects and the tools necessary for meditation. Proper meditation improves one's personality, removes stress and improves relationship with other people.
The book is a very good guide for meditation. The reader can meditate at home after reading the book as it describes all the effects, the techniques, the uses and the rewards of meditation. It discusses all about karma and dharma, niraakar and saakar aspects of life.