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Be As You Are: The Teachings Of Sri Ramana Maharishi
Ramana Maharshi was one of the most significant spiritual teachers to emerge from India during the first half of the century, and remains widely admired. This recent collection of conversations between him and the many seekers who came to his ashram for guidance contains the essence of his teaching. His concern throughout his long life of imparting his experience to others was to convince his listeners that self-realisation - or enlightenment - is not an alien or mysterious state, but the natural condition of man. This state can be easily discovered by undertaking the self-investigation clearly described in these talks. The lucid instructions to each section provide further illumination of this greater seer's message.
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Ramana Maharshi
252 books600 followersBhagavan Sri Ramaṇa Mahārṣi (Tamil: ரமண மஹரிஷி) born Venkataraman Iyer, was probably the most famous Indian sage of the twentieth century, he was born on December 30, 1879 in a village called Tirucculi about 30 miles south of Madurai in southern India. His middle-class parents named him Venkataraman. His father died when he was twelve, and he went to live with his uncle in Madurai, where he attended American Mission High School.
At age 16, he became spontaneously self-realized. Six weeks later he ran away to the holy hill of Arunachala where he would remain for the rest of his life. For several years he stopped talking and spent many hours each day in samadhi. When he began speaking again, people came to ask him questions, and he soon acquired a reputation as a sage. In 1907, when he was 28, one of his early devotees named him Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi, Divine Eminent Ramana the Great Seer, and the name stuck. Eventually he became world-famous and an ashram was built around him. He died of cancer in 1950 at the age of 70.
Ramana Maharshi was born 30 kilometers south of Madurai in Tamil Nadu, India.
His Self-Realization
At age 16, he heard somebody mention "Arunachala." Although he didn't know what the word meant (it's the name of a holy hill associated with the god Shiva) he became greatly excited. At about the same time he came across a copy of Sekkilar's Periyapuranam, a book that describes the lives of Shaivite saints, and became fascinated by it. In the middle of 1896, at age 16, he was suddenly overcome by the feeling that he was about to die. He lay down on the floor, made his body stiff, and held his breath. "My body is dead now," he said to himself, "but I am still alive." In a flood of spiritual awareness he realized he was spirit, not his body.
His Guru
Ramana Maharshi didn't have a human guru (other than himself). He often said that his guru was Arunachala, a holy mountain in South India.
His Teachings
Ramana Maharshi taught a method called self-inquiry in which the seeker focuses continuous attention on the I-thought in order to find its source. In the beginning this requires effort, but eventually something deeper than the ego takes over and the mind dissolves in the heart center.
At age 16, he became spontaneously self-realized. Six weeks later he ran away to the holy hill of Arunachala where he would remain for the rest of his life. For several years he stopped talking and spent many hours each day in samadhi. When he began speaking again, people came to ask him questions, and he soon acquired a reputation as a sage. In 1907, when he was 28, one of his early devotees named him Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi, Divine Eminent Ramana the Great Seer, and the name stuck. Eventually he became world-famous and an ashram was built around him. He died of cancer in 1950 at the age of 70.
Ramana Maharshi was born 30 kilometers south of Madurai in Tamil Nadu, India.
His Self-Realization
At age 16, he heard somebody mention "Arunachala." Although he didn't know what the word meant (it's the name of a holy hill associated with the god Shiva) he became greatly excited. At about the same time he came across a copy of Sekkilar's Periyapuranam, a book that describes the lives of Shaivite saints, and became fascinated by it. In the middle of 1896, at age 16, he was suddenly overcome by the feeling that he was about to die. He lay down on the floor, made his body stiff, and held his breath. "My body is dead now," he said to himself, "but I am still alive." In a flood of spiritual awareness he realized he was spirit, not his body.
His Guru
Ramana Maharshi didn't have a human guru (other than himself). He often said that his guru was Arunachala, a holy mountain in South India.
His Teachings
Ramana Maharshi taught a method called self-inquiry in which the seeker focuses continuous attention on the I-thought in order to find its source. In the beginning this requires effort, but eventually something deeper than the ego takes over and the mind dissolves in the heart center.
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August 30, 2015
If you read and "get" this book, you don't need to read any other spiritual books. Be as you are. 10 stars.
(Sorry, when a book is really super good, I'm lost for words.)
(Sorry, when a book is really super good, I'm lost for words.)
September 27, 2016
Out of all the literature translated and presented to express the depth of Ramana Maharshi's teaching I feel David Godman has done the best job in my opinion. His use and understanding of important Sanskrit words backed up by a clear interpretation of the heart of Ramana allow for the reader to really dive into this book. In saying this, there are some passages that are open for interpretation which depends on the attunement and spiritual depth of the reader. Misinterpretation of these books can lead to all sorts of new-age fluffy ideas which only eclipse the wisdom that is truly grounded. If you have the eyes to read this book with a clear mind it will have the ability to truly humble you.
June 26, 2025
Be As You Are: The Teachings of Sri Ramana Maharshi, edited by long time disciple David Godman represents the essential teachings of the Indian sage Ramana Maharshi (1879–1950).
The text consists primarily of transcribed dialogues between Ramana and devotees, with occasional excerpts from Ramana’s solo writings.
This is a clear and practical overview of Ramana’s simple but profound spiritual philosophy and method of self-inquiry.
For those of you already familiar with Ramana’s teachings. This text won’t be new but it may be highly clarifying.
I certainly found this to be the case.
If you’re newer to Ramana’s teachings.
This will be a great place to start.
So there is definitely something for everyone here.
I personally can’t encounter Ramana’s simple teachings without being deeply effected. However. As simple/effective as they are. They still confound at times. And are strangely elusive despite their utter simplicity and direct nature. This book is fantastic for summarizing and contextualizing the often terse, highly culture bound teachings.
Ramana’s teaching is too vast and diverse to do justice here.
But they basically boil down to:
The sense of individuality or ego (the ‘I-thought’) is a mental construction that veils the true Self (pure consciousness).
When the ‘I’-thought is traced back to the source via self inquiry, it vanishes, and what remains is our always present pure being-consciousness.
Liberation (moksha) is not something new to be attained, but the recognition of this pure being-consciousness, which is our ever-present devine nature.
As simple as that is.
I simply can’t hear it enough.
And as confounding as it initially seems.
Somehow or another.
When you do it like he says.
It works exactly as he describes.
Abiding in non-dual awareness is a different matter. At least I have found that to be the case. And based on the questions he fields in the book.
So did a lot of his disciples.
But again.
Ramana keeps it simple.
He basically just says.
Keep doing it a bunch and it will stick.
As long as you’re not the one doing it.
And you’re not trying to make it stick.
Anyway.
Great book.
As previously mentioned, a great place to start with Rama’s teachings.
Godman is a fantastic interpreter on many levels.
5/5 ⭐️
The text consists primarily of transcribed dialogues between Ramana and devotees, with occasional excerpts from Ramana’s solo writings.
This is a clear and practical overview of Ramana’s simple but profound spiritual philosophy and method of self-inquiry.
For those of you already familiar with Ramana’s teachings. This text won’t be new but it may be highly clarifying.
I certainly found this to be the case.
If you’re newer to Ramana’s teachings.
This will be a great place to start.
So there is definitely something for everyone here.
I personally can’t encounter Ramana’s simple teachings without being deeply effected. However. As simple/effective as they are. They still confound at times. And are strangely elusive despite their utter simplicity and direct nature. This book is fantastic for summarizing and contextualizing the often terse, highly culture bound teachings.
Ramana’s teaching is too vast and diverse to do justice here.
But they basically boil down to:
The sense of individuality or ego (the ‘I-thought’) is a mental construction that veils the true Self (pure consciousness).
When the ‘I’-thought is traced back to the source via self inquiry, it vanishes, and what remains is our always present pure being-consciousness.
Liberation (moksha) is not something new to be attained, but the recognition of this pure being-consciousness, which is our ever-present devine nature.
As simple as that is.
I simply can’t hear it enough.
And as confounding as it initially seems.
Somehow or another.
When you do it like he says.
It works exactly as he describes.
Abiding in non-dual awareness is a different matter. At least I have found that to be the case. And based on the questions he fields in the book.
So did a lot of his disciples.
But again.
Ramana keeps it simple.
He basically just says.
Keep doing it a bunch and it will stick.
As long as you’re not the one doing it.
And you’re not trying to make it stick.
Anyway.
Great book.
As previously mentioned, a great place to start with Rama’s teachings.
Godman is a fantastic interpreter on many levels.
5/5 ⭐️
October 6, 2012
This book is edited by David Godman, one of Sri Ramana's devotees. Containing some of important topics like meditation, enquiry, yoga, and the nature of God, a great book if you interested to Sri Ramana's teachings. In this book, David Godman try to explain what Sri Ramana's means of The Self, Sat-chit-ananda, God, The Heart, Reality, etc. But for me the best part of this book is chapter 7, surrender. It has been one of the most challenging part of my spiritual life, and this chapter was help me to answer my questions about how to totally surrender with true Bhakti.
October 12, 2018
In the early days of yoga, before there was Power Yoga or Yin Yoga -- or even Hatha Yoga or Raja Yoga, there were three approaches to yoga. Bhakti yoga was devotional yoga, the yoga of the believers who pursued the path through worship. Karma yoga was the yoga of action: practiced by doing selfless deeds. Jnana yoga, often said to the hardest, was the path of knowledge, and it involved intense study and – in particular – introspective study of the jnani’s own mind. Sri Ramana Maharshi was one of the most well-known Jnana yogis of modern times (he lived from 1879 to 1950.)
This book presents Sri Ramana’s teachings in a question and answer format. The editor, David Godman, begins each chapter with an overview of Ramana’s views on the subject at hand, and he then launches into the Q&A exchange that makes up most of each chapter. The preludes are beneficial not only because they set up the topic, but also because they help separate Ramana’s core beliefs from the way he occasionally explained matters to non-jnani’s or those who weren’t ready to grasp what he believed was the fundamental teaching. (There’s a fair amount of, “Until you realize the self, X is true, but after you achieve self-realization Y will be true.)
Sri Ramana’s central teaching is that the jnani must actively inquire about the nature of the true self (a practice called atma-vichara, or self-inquiry.) As such, the book is organized as a guide to building a practice of self-inquiry.
The book’s 21 chapters are divided among six parts. The first part investigates the self as Sri Ramana refers to it. This isn’t the individual self that one is normally referring to in common speech. Part II is entitled “Inquiry and Surrender” and three out of the four chapters, herein, discuss the process of self-inquiry. Three chapters may sound like a lot, but this practice really is the core of jnana yoga. These chapters not only explain how self-inquiry is done and what it’s supposed to achieve, they also contrast the practice with others that bear a resemblance to atma-vichara, such as reciting “Who am I?” as a mantra, as well as, neti-neti -- an exercise in negation in which one considers all the things that aren’t the self (e.g. “I am not my body.” “I am not this thought,” etc.)
Part III is about Gurus and transmission of teachings. It takes on such questions as: is a Guru necessary, and what constitutes a Guru (i.e. must it be a living human? Can it be a book?) The second chapter in this part is about sat-sang, which may be literally translated as “sitting with the guru,” but refers to a kind of transference that flows from being together.
Part IV is on meditation and yoga. Sri Ramana differentiates self-inquiry from meditation, though superficially they seem to be similar activities. He discusses dharana (concentration) and mantras in these chapters as well. One inclusion that may seem unrelated to the general theme is chapter 12, which is about the four-stage model of life called the asramas (student, householder, hermit, ascetic.) The chapter on yoga is about the eight limbs of yoga described by Patanjali, and their relevance to the practice of Jnana yogi. It should be noted that Ramana downplays the importance of these practices to the jnana yogi (a.k.a. Jnani) with the exception of pranayama (breathing exercises.)
Part V discusses samadhi, siddhi (supernormal psychic powers that some yogis believe can be achieved), and other challenges and phenomena that may be experienced during one’s practice of self-inquiry. While superpowers sound cool, Sri Ramana (as well as Patanjali) warned against he pursuit of these abilities as they become distractions from obtaining self-realization.
That last five chapters are grouped under the title of “Theory.” These chapters deal in the big “meaning of life” kind of philosophical questions. Much of these chapters consist of Ramana telling the interviewer to stop over-intellectualizing about obscure philosophical matters and start asking oneself who is asking the question (in other words, get back to self-inquiry and forget about abstract navel-gazing.) At any rate, the questions include: was the universe created, and – if so – how? is reincarnation real? what is the nature of god? is karma real? is free will real? etc. They are fascinating questions, and Ramana offers a few intriguing ideas, but mostly discounts the value of philosophizing.
There are no graphics in this book, but there is a glossary, notes, and a bibliography.
I found this book to be thought-provoking. At times it can be a bit repetitive. The key point that Ramana sought to get across is (in theory, not practice) straightforward. At times it seems like the questioner is badgering the witness because he doesn’t like the answer, such as when Godman wants Sri Ramana to elaborate on the nature of suffering and the need for compassionate acts. Ramana keeps telling Godman to just go back to self-inquiry and all will take care of itself. That said, Sri Ramana offers some fascinating thoughts, and generates beautiful food-for-thought.
I’d recommend this book for anyone who wants to know more about jnana yoga or to get a different take on the philosophy of yoga in general.
This book presents Sri Ramana’s teachings in a question and answer format. The editor, David Godman, begins each chapter with an overview of Ramana’s views on the subject at hand, and he then launches into the Q&A exchange that makes up most of each chapter. The preludes are beneficial not only because they set up the topic, but also because they help separate Ramana’s core beliefs from the way he occasionally explained matters to non-jnani’s or those who weren’t ready to grasp what he believed was the fundamental teaching. (There’s a fair amount of, “Until you realize the self, X is true, but after you achieve self-realization Y will be true.)
Sri Ramana’s central teaching is that the jnani must actively inquire about the nature of the true self (a practice called atma-vichara, or self-inquiry.) As such, the book is organized as a guide to building a practice of self-inquiry.
The book’s 21 chapters are divided among six parts. The first part investigates the self as Sri Ramana refers to it. This isn’t the individual self that one is normally referring to in common speech. Part II is entitled “Inquiry and Surrender” and three out of the four chapters, herein, discuss the process of self-inquiry. Three chapters may sound like a lot, but this practice really is the core of jnana yoga. These chapters not only explain how self-inquiry is done and what it’s supposed to achieve, they also contrast the practice with others that bear a resemblance to atma-vichara, such as reciting “Who am I?” as a mantra, as well as, neti-neti -- an exercise in negation in which one considers all the things that aren’t the self (e.g. “I am not my body.” “I am not this thought,” etc.)
Part III is about Gurus and transmission of teachings. It takes on such questions as: is a Guru necessary, and what constitutes a Guru (i.e. must it be a living human? Can it be a book?) The second chapter in this part is about sat-sang, which may be literally translated as “sitting with the guru,” but refers to a kind of transference that flows from being together.
Part IV is on meditation and yoga. Sri Ramana differentiates self-inquiry from meditation, though superficially they seem to be similar activities. He discusses dharana (concentration) and mantras in these chapters as well. One inclusion that may seem unrelated to the general theme is chapter 12, which is about the four-stage model of life called the asramas (student, householder, hermit, ascetic.) The chapter on yoga is about the eight limbs of yoga described by Patanjali, and their relevance to the practice of Jnana yogi. It should be noted that Ramana downplays the importance of these practices to the jnana yogi (a.k.a. Jnani) with the exception of pranayama (breathing exercises.)
Part V discusses samadhi, siddhi (supernormal psychic powers that some yogis believe can be achieved), and other challenges and phenomena that may be experienced during one’s practice of self-inquiry. While superpowers sound cool, Sri Ramana (as well as Patanjali) warned against he pursuit of these abilities as they become distractions from obtaining self-realization.
That last five chapters are grouped under the title of “Theory.” These chapters deal in the big “meaning of life” kind of philosophical questions. Much of these chapters consist of Ramana telling the interviewer to stop over-intellectualizing about obscure philosophical matters and start asking oneself who is asking the question (in other words, get back to self-inquiry and forget about abstract navel-gazing.) At any rate, the questions include: was the universe created, and – if so – how? is reincarnation real? what is the nature of god? is karma real? is free will real? etc. They are fascinating questions, and Ramana offers a few intriguing ideas, but mostly discounts the value of philosophizing.
There are no graphics in this book, but there is a glossary, notes, and a bibliography.
I found this book to be thought-provoking. At times it can be a bit repetitive. The key point that Ramana sought to get across is (in theory, not practice) straightforward. At times it seems like the questioner is badgering the witness because he doesn’t like the answer, such as when Godman wants Sri Ramana to elaborate on the nature of suffering and the need for compassionate acts. Ramana keeps telling Godman to just go back to self-inquiry and all will take care of itself. That said, Sri Ramana offers some fascinating thoughts, and generates beautiful food-for-thought.
I’d recommend this book for anyone who wants to know more about jnana yoga or to get a different take on the philosophy of yoga in general.
September 2, 2011
The best of them all for self inquiry. Ramana simply points aims, and shows who/what you are. There are many spirituality books out today, and from many perspectives and religions and philosophies. They all have their value on the way to truth, but they all have to go once the seeker gets serious. I'm hopeful one day even Ramana's book will have no further use for me. However, this book and others by RM stands as the best to me. BAYA can reel you back into the basics (good for keeping 'beginners mind') as well as give you the structure needed to maintain an honest self inquiry. It gives the simple definitions for concepts and then sets up the method by which you blow concepts apart (so to speak). I have always had a high respect for Ramana, but I was not able to understand him until I was in my 30s. After many of my own wounds healed, the waters became clearer and my understanding deepened. I don't think anyone has done a better job of explaining what thousands of years of religion and spirituality began for and are actually meant to point you to than RM and maybe Nisargadatta.
January 31, 2013
Currently reading this for the second time. The author has done a commendable job in compiling many random or unrelated Q&A talks by Ramana into some possible topics and categories related to Advaita and the teachings of Nonduality.
Some find this book hard to grasp, most likely because taken on an intellectual level it can be dry or nonsensical. However, when meditated on, or taken slowly and consciously, it has the power to cause us to awaken from our semi-hypnotic sleep state that we call "daily living". Recommended as a intermediate level Advaita book, or Ramana book, rather than for someone starting off on the path of self-inquiry or nonduality.
Some find this book hard to grasp, most likely because taken on an intellectual level it can be dry or nonsensical. However, when meditated on, or taken slowly and consciously, it has the power to cause us to awaken from our semi-hypnotic sleep state that we call "daily living". Recommended as a intermediate level Advaita book, or Ramana book, rather than for someone starting off on the path of self-inquiry or nonduality.
July 25, 2017
No words can describe how grateful I am to Ramana Maharshi. He has change "my" life to see the world as it is.
July 16, 2013
A spritual classic. David has done exemplary service in re writing the original "Talks with Ramana Maharishi". It is a work of love and devotion. he has digested and edited the original material which was in colonial - Indian -English in both style and Spirit. Though valuable and interesting social document - it is layered with the then prevailing Scenes which reflect the behaviour and culture of the bygone era. While the accuracy of this original document is confirmed by many authentic sources, it can be distracting to audience not tuned to the nuances. The Author - a dedicated Maharishi's biographer and documenter par excleence has made the teaching accesible to all without compromising accuracy of teachings. I have read both. His other series about Ramanar's disciples including "Power of presense. 3 volumes" , Annamali swamy, Muruganar's poetry, Lakshmana Swamy and Papaji are illuminating reads. Born in U.K he was drawn to Maharishi (after his maha samadhi) and now domiciled in Thiruvannamalai - the abode of the seer. Through meticulous reserach he has resurrected from obscurity of ashrams store rooms valuable stories and teachings. This is his sadhana and an achievement - sadhanai. Grattitude.
February 17, 2018
Ramana Maharshi never wrote a book himself, so this is a compilation of his talks and statements. He really has a knack for getting to the heart of the matter, and there is no doubt of his being one of the great masters of modern times. What is interesting is that people try again and again, but he will make no exceptions, because the I AM is Absolute, unconditional for everyone, without exception. The dialogues with him show very clearly how hard it is for people's egos to accept what is saying.
August 24, 2012
This man appeared to me in a dream. A book I keep close to me.
March 29, 2017
I was very impressed with Ramana Maharshi. As with many abstruse spiritual texts, they refer to mental states that are rarefied and experiential. It is not really possible to truly grasp what he is talking about unless one has experienced the same strange states as he, a bit like hearing a description of the ocean without ever actually having seen it, smelt it, felt the enormity of it.
As with so many spiritual texts, I am reading the words of these special individuals who have attained a very unique state of being and so I don't really get it on any deep level. This requires a certain amount of faith on my part, faith that they really know what they're talking about. I certainly have faith in Ramana Maharshi though. His answers to every question, despite being somewhat disconnected from normal human experience, seem to be correct; truthful on a very fundamental level and there is so much consistency in all his answers. So much so that after having read the first quarter of the book, you have pretty much already seen all he has to offer. His philosophy is almost impossible to fathom and yet so elegantly simple. Every question is confounded with answers along the lines of "yes, this is an interesting question, but if you were to practice the method that I have already taught you then you would immediately see that your question and all other questions are invalid". It could be somewhat infuriating and it might seem a bit bogus but, like i say, i have faith in the dude.
For something so abstract and odd i have to say that i enjoyed it enormously. It makes me a little sad to think i will probably never wrap my head around what he's talking about, but that doesn't mean i reject his ideas either.
A really lovely, excellent piece of eastern philosophy, strongly recommended for people who want to delve into the whole Advaita Vedanta thing.
As with so many spiritual texts, I am reading the words of these special individuals who have attained a very unique state of being and so I don't really get it on any deep level. This requires a certain amount of faith on my part, faith that they really know what they're talking about. I certainly have faith in Ramana Maharshi though. His answers to every question, despite being somewhat disconnected from normal human experience, seem to be correct; truthful on a very fundamental level and there is so much consistency in all his answers. So much so that after having read the first quarter of the book, you have pretty much already seen all he has to offer. His philosophy is almost impossible to fathom and yet so elegantly simple. Every question is confounded with answers along the lines of "yes, this is an interesting question, but if you were to practice the method that I have already taught you then you would immediately see that your question and all other questions are invalid". It could be somewhat infuriating and it might seem a bit bogus but, like i say, i have faith in the dude.
For something so abstract and odd i have to say that i enjoyed it enormously. It makes me a little sad to think i will probably never wrap my head around what he's talking about, but that doesn't mean i reject his ideas either.
A really lovely, excellent piece of eastern philosophy, strongly recommended for people who want to delve into the whole Advaita Vedanta thing.
August 19, 2019
This is probably the most widely read book on Ramana Maharshi's teachings. Since its first appearance in the mid-80s, it has been, outside India, the standard introduction to Bhagavan's teachings. Dialogues with Ramana are arranged by topics, with the most important teachings on each subject differentiated from the remainder. Introductions to each chapter summarize Bhagavan's views on each subject.
June 6, 2018
Francis Bacon once said 'Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested...', this book is the one to be swallowed, chewed and digested.
This is not a book for a beginner to Vedanta philosophy, it delves deep into the intricate concepts of atman, introspection and personal god(Ishvara). For all new aspirants, I recommend another marvelous book 'The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna', as a good starting point.
This is not a book for a beginner to Vedanta philosophy, it delves deep into the intricate concepts of atman, introspection and personal god(Ishvara). For all new aspirants, I recommend another marvelous book 'The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna', as a good starting point.
August 29, 2012
I adore this book! I didn't read it all in one go as there was a lot to reflect on. But I enjoyed the way it was presented and although it was somewhat repetative at times, it didn't fail to inspire me in my daily meditation practice. A true master.
January 10, 2018
Profound and scary, this is one of the books that have changed my view and outlook on life. That nothing ultimately exist, that life is a meaningless dream, and everyone is the same entity playing hide-and-seek to 'experience' itself. Read this book on and off, skrlipping between chapters.
February 9, 2013
Paramguru of Gangaji, Sri Ramana's teachings have shown me a way of knowing our true nature that has brought a finer sense of equanimity to my life...
February 28, 2015
A great read. A truly amazing book. It has led to some profound changes in my own perceptions of reality, and for that I give thanks.
December 28, 2024
Did not like the Q/A format
October 1, 2021
As sacred as the ancient texts of wisdom. Deeply insightful.
December 27, 2021
Read this book and take whatever parts are helpful to you. Forget the rest. And read other similar books and watch videos.
February 24, 2019
Not recommended for beginners in the path of "spirituality". Ramana Maharishi talks strict Advaita, very easy to be misinterpreted. Should be read after considerable experience (likewise with AshtAvakra Gita. I say so due to my own misinterpretation of it once)
December 26, 2020
Took me over two years to get through this book piecemeal. Tough reading for me. I did finish it, though - so three stars for that. Not sure this is a book I’d ever highly recommend to anyone though.
February 24, 2008
Repetitive....
June 19, 2018
One of the best books I've read in my Spirituality booklist.
July 19, 2018
Self-Inquiry explained.
July 25, 2024
This is the most thorough and accurate collection of Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi's teachings. The chapters are based on topics like meditation, karma, reincarnation, renunciation etc. The author has painstakingly collected Q&A from various books and formed a cohesive picture of Bhagavan's teachings. A must for any serious spiritual seeker.
March 3, 2024
Libro Maestro!
January 8, 2025
I did not like that this was in Q&A format
January 17, 2021
Eternal masterpiece!
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