Regina and Michael von Brück demonstrate in their new book how rituals structure life and place it within a larger context of meaning. Especially in a world without measure, rituals are healing because they open up new perspectives for individuals on themselves and the world. Regina and Michael von Brück lived for a time in an Indian ashram, participated in the local rituals, and engaged in conversations with the spiritual teacher Swami Nityananda Giri. Their new book is based on these experiences and insights. They describe how rituals shape transitions into new phases of life and the roles that deities, gurus, and spiritual worldviews play in this process. Beyond the Indian experiences and myths, it becomes clear why we also need rituals: because they stabilize the lives of individuals and communities and help navigate through life's challenges.