Be As You Are
The Teachings of Sri Ramana Maharshi
Penguin Publishing Group · Print & ebook · February 1, 1989
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.
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- Who it’s for
- Clear, contemplative teachings with a straightforward edge.
- Genres
- Spirituality, Hinduism - General, Hindu Thought
- Published
- Penguin Publishing Group, February 1, 1989
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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.
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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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Clear, contemplative teachings with a straightforward edge.
Come here for
- concise teachings
- reflective, practical tone
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- accessible spiritual counsel
- useful for study or discussion
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| Hindu Thought | 38% |
|---|---|
| Spirituality | 37% |
| Hinduism - General | 31% |
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Publisher categories
- Hindu Thought
- Sermons
- Spirituality
- Authors
- Sri Ramana Maharshi, David Godman, Ramana Maharshi
- Publisher
- Penguin Publishing Group
- Published
- February 1, 1989
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Reading lane
- Hindu Thought