By B.V.Narasimha Swami - Self Realization (Fourth) (2002-09-03) [Paperback]

by Narasimha Swami

The spiritual world can not but be grateful to the Author,for this work is the first biography of Sri Ramana Maharshi,one of the greatest sages to walk on earth.First published in 1931 when the sage was living in the body,this book has seen several editions and adorns the bookshelf of countless spiritual leaders. The special feature of this edition is tht it incorporates the contents of the first editon as well as subseqeqent ones.The original edition brought out in 1931 had twenty seven chapters but this edition has additonal two chapters with material drawn from the subsequent editons, S.S.Cohen,an eminent devotee,has recorded in his epilogue very important events such as Maha Nirvana of Sri Bhagavan and subsequent events or developments in the Ashram.

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Reviews

[Narayan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Looks like the book was catering to a western audience, Every chapter contains quotes from the bible or western philosophical texts as an analogy and it is a bit irritating. One thing the author does well is humanize the maharishi.

[Charanya · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you understand this book and the life of the man behind it, then you have understood life.

[Victor Morais · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book definitely helps in understanding the need of poverty to achieve the light and of course the question of "Who Am I" threw a lot of self introspection.