Panikkar`s prediction of the future of India and the South-East Asia is now being taken seriously by the present government in its look east policy. The renowned author argued in this book that a free and stable government in India, conscious of its responsibilities and capable of playing its part in South-East Asia is an essential prerequisite for the security, independence and prosperity of India and South-East Asia. The book is of great importance for policy makers and scholars who want to make further in-depth studies on the subject.