The Ultimate Understanding, is, according to Ramesh himself, "a book containing the full essentials of the philosophy of Advaita, or Non-duality (Unicity). It is perhaps the most explicitly expressed book on this complex subject. What is the ultimate understanding? That there is no one to understand anything." Recognized as one of the foremost contemporary sages, married and father of three, and a banker who retired from the top of his profession, Ramesh could be considered a householder Guru. In his latest book, Ramesh shares openly, poignantly, and with stunning humility, how a sage lives his life. Backed by the total conviction of the final understanding of a true Master, and at the same time presented from the perspective of "life as we know it," this treasure of Advaita is unrivalled in its unique conceptual expression of the highest Truth, delivered with fundamental wisdom, simplicity, and clarity - and with Ramesh's widely-loved gaiety and humor. Ramesh elaborates his own concepts with those of his Guru, Nisargadatta Maharaj, the Buddha, Ramana Maharshi, selected Hindu scriptures, several Taoist Masters and Wei Wu Wei, all serving as pointers to the Truth, to the ultimate understanding. While the book is a compilation of such classic themes as the nature of the phenomenal manifestation including the human being, the concept of space-time, temporality and Intemporality, the Guru, free will and non-volitional living, enlightenment and Self-realization, the Impersonal Energy - the Source, Noumenon or God, and conclusively, 'Consciousness is all there is', Ramesh explicitly summarizes that ultimately what he is talking about is "the most important thing in your life: peace and harmony in your life." A rare gift to anyone and everyone seeking insight into how life happens, The Ultimate Understanding is perhaps the pinnacle of Ramesh's writing. The Ultimate Understanding, heralds the total message he has to convey. What else remains can only be the final understanding, the final Truth, the silence of Unicity.
Ramesh Balsekar is widely regarded as the world's greatest living sage. He has said on many occasions that his primary inspiration for exploring the spiritual life came from Ramana Maharshi; he takes up Ramana's teaching and enlightens questioners from the advanced level of his Advaitic teaching, the teaching of non - duality. This anthology of the writings of Ramesh Balsekar gives thematic extracts from all of his own written works to date and is approved by the sage himself, as well as his leading disciple, Wayne Liquorman, and will serve to stimulate its readers to study more of his books and edited talks - and indeed to meet him in Mumbai.
A worthy successor to I AM THAT Ramesh's most accessible and easy to understand book. An excellent place to start or end your search. It is highly recommended both for the newcomer to Advaita and the more knowledgeable student of the subject.
This Book Encapsulates The Advaita Vedanta Teachings Of Ramesh S. Balsekar. The First Part-Gentle Hammer-Features A Series Of Aphorisms, Each Of Which Sums Up One Element Of His Teaching. Once The Seeker'S Ego Has Been Weakened By This Gentle But Persistent Hammering, The Friendly Sword Is Ready To Finish The Job. This Second Part Consists Of Ramesh'S Answers To 24 Key Questions Put To Him By The Editor, Madhukar Thompson, At A Seminar Given In The Idyllic Surroundings Of Kovalam Beach, Kerala, India. The Third Part-Silent Arrow-Is A Reprint Of The Search For God-Truth-Reality, An Article That Ramesh Contributed To The Mountain Path, A Bi-Yearly Magazine Published By The Sri Ramanashram. In This Article, Ramesh Manages To Condense His Entire Teaching Into A Few Pages. It Is Written With Such Precision And Profound Insight That, While Reading It, The Reader Is Led To Experience Silence-The Highest Form Of Teaching. The Pithy Aphorisms, The Brevity Of The Question-And-Answer Extracts And The Zen-Like Clarity Of The Article Make This Book An Ideal Introduction To Ramesh'S Teaching.
A rare peak into the heart of the guru-disciple relationship through a series of letters between the renowned Advaita Master, Ramesh S. Balsekar and two of his "ripest" disciples. Ramesh reveals himself to be a Living Master who sparkles with wit, compassion and wisdom as he undertakes the impossible task of putting into words that which is beyond the mind's understanding. This is a much anticipated reprint of a long out-of-print title.
Ramesh Balsekar is widely regarded as the world's greatest living sage. He has said on many occasions that his primary inspiration for exploring the spiritual life came from Ramana Maharshi; he takes up Ramana's teaching and enlightens questioners from the advanced level of his Advaitic teaching, the teaching of non - duality. This anthology of the writings of Ramesh Balsekar gives thematic extracts from all of his own written works to date and is approved by the sage himself, as well as his leading disciple, Wayne Liquorman, and will serve to stimulate its readers to study more of his books and edited talks - and indeed to meet him in Mumbai.
The Sage of Aunachala preferred to teach in silence. But when he did use words, he used only a few words and used them with telling effects. What struck you most about what he said was the authority of knowing that backed each word uttered. Though all of what Ramana said was rich with meaning, if one has to grasp the very core of his teaching one needs to sieve and filter, doggedly staying focussed on the very fundamentals of what he taught. Even those who have read many books on Ramana's teachings will find this book different: focussed on the ultimate happiness as one's very nature.
This Contemporary Guru Pournima Tribute Is A Collection Of Favorite Commentaries On The Guru-Disciple Relationship By Ramesh S. Balsekar - Conversations, Letters And Poems, Each A Profound Expression Of Gratitude Shared Between Guru And Disciple In This Most Divine And Mysterious Of All Relationships. Guru Pournima Is A Celebration Honoring The Guru On The Auspicious Full Moon In July-August In The Indian Month Of Ashada, Dating Back To The Ancient Indian Sage Vyasa, Who Was Born On His Day. Tradition Has It That The Disciples Of Vyasa Asked Him For A Way To Thank Him And Honor Him For All He Had Given; He Suggested That They Dedicate The Fullest Full Moon Of The Year As The Guru S Moon, Hence Guru Pournima. This Book Is An Offering Of Thankfulness To Ramesh For His Modern, Eloquent And Simple Teaching Of Advaita, Non-Duality. And It Is Also Yet Another Gift From Ramesh. His Utterly Clear Teachings, Written And Spoken, Have Touched Thousands Of Seekers From Around The World Over The Past 20 Years. This Book Reflects The Experience And Outpouring Of Gratitude Of So Many Seekers Who Have Met And Learned From Ramesh Through Books, Letters And Satsang. Each Format Is Its Own Vehicle, And Each Equally Masterful And Effective In Conveying Ramesh S Timeless Message, Bringing Relief From The Suffering Of The Burden Of Shame And Guilt, Hatred And Malice, Jealousy And Envy, Which Obstructs The Peace That Is Right Before Us In Ordinary Daily Living.
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