The book is a staple in contemporary Theravada Buddhist literature in Sri Lanka. It was published by in 2016 and spans 218 pages.

Readers often find it useful for daily mindfulness, as it connects everyday emotional experiences (like "sighs" of stress or sorrow) to the spiritual goal of Nirvana.

Most Ven. Kiribathgoda Gnanananda Thero, the founder of the Mahamevnawa Buddhist Monastery .

The title translates roughly to "An Examination of a Sigh; The Beginning of Nirvana," focusing on practical meditation and the path to ending suffering. Brief Review