How can I tell if Im making progress in my spiritual search? Can I speed it up at all, and if so-- how? Answers to these and other crucial recurrent questions can be found in this book. But be warned: these answers are uncompromising and may shatter your misconceptions. Ramesh S. Balsekar-- life-long devotee of Ramana Maharshi, and disciple of Nisargadatta Maharaj-has been sharing his wisdom with seekers from all walks of life, for the past 20 years. Gently but insistently, he points to the fact that there is nothing anyone can do hasten his or her spiritual progress, because the individual seeker, the me-entity, just does not exist. The outcome of our spiritual search is not in our hands. Rather, it is in the hands of that power-- call it Consciousness or God-which turned us into seekers in the first place. All manifestation is a reflection of that same impersonal Consciousness, and it is That which is seeking and which does or does not become enlightened, according to Its own ineluctable functioning. Madhukar Thompson recorded, transcribed and edited all conversations featured in this book. Brimming with earnestness and authenticity, they stand as a vivid testimony to the modern-day seeker and provide invaluable insights into his/her predicament. The text is illustrated with a series of cartoons which underscore key aspects of Sri Balsekar s teaching. They ensure that the book, and the seeking itself, are lively experiences, full of enjoyment and liberally sprinkled with laughter.

Enlightenment May or May Not Happen

Madhukar Thompson

ZEN Publications

I no longer care if I get enlightened or not. In fact, I don t care even if I do care ! Such is the seeker s attitude just prior to the occurrence of enlightenment, according to Ramesh S. Balsekar-- a life-long devotee of Ramana Maharshi and disciple of Nisargadata Maharaj. This book -- the sequel to Enlightenment May or May not Happen-deals with a wide range of topics including karma, reincarnation, the nature of manifestation, the guru-disciple relationship and the contrast between enlightened and unenlightened experience. The central theme, however, is the spiritual search and what can or cannot be done to speed up its progress. All conversations featured in this book were recorded, transcribed and edited by Madhukar Thomson. Brimming with earnestness and authenticity, they document Rameshs unique ability to adapt ancient Advaita Vedanta teachings to suit the predicament of the modern-day seeker. The text is illustrated by a series of cartoons which serve to remind us that even the serious business of spirituality has its funny side, and which ensure that the book, and the seeking itself, are lively experiences, full of enjoyment and liberally sprinkled with laughter.

Enlightenment? Who Cares!

Yoga has much to offer the world to reach glorious heights. It has stood the test of time and in splendidly focused to need the needs of men and women in their future. The guidance if offered through the deep attitudinal changes which have to be incorporated in every person's life, if he has to make life meaningful and worthwhile. It's a journey full to dedicated effort but full of joy and positivity.

Better Humans

Jayadeva

It So Happened That: The Unique Teaching of Ramesh Balsekar With Stories & Anecdotes

Politics & Social Sciences

Ramesh S. Balsekar

Philosophy

In nearly every talk happening daily in Bombay, Ramesh Balsekar reminds visitors that anything any sage has ever said, anything any religion or scripture has ever said is a concept. In a delightful and unique manner he shatters commonly held fantasies about Truth, about seeking, about how life happens. A teacher of pure Advaita, or non-duality, Ramesh is an unearthly blend of the utterly human and utterly divine manifesting as a brilliant spiritual Master. His crystal- clear and profound teachings are backed by his complete understanding that Nobody does anything coupled with his life experience as a top executive of a major Indian bank, as a huSoft Coverand, father and grandfather -- all lived knowing that it is all happening as God s Will. For much of his full life Ramesh, whose Guru was Nisargadatta Maharaj, has been devoted to Ramana Maharshi, in whose spirit Ramesh welcomes seekers and asks who is seeking? Leave the seeking to Him who started the seeking.

Sin & Guilt: Monstrosity of Mind

Since retiring as President of the Bank of India, Ramesh has been teaching Advaita (Non-duality) for almost twenty years to seekers from around the world. He has also written a number of books on Advaita. In the conversations in this book Ramesh points to the "intrinsic closeness" between modern physics, Hinduism and Buddhism in their similar recognition of the "Unbroken Wholeness" of the manifest universe. In the context of his concept of how life happens, Ramesh answers the question: "what is it that distinguishes a sage from an ordinary person?" His answer, "A sage enjoys the shanti (peace) of Nirvana while living his life in the samsara of dukkha (misery)." In the conversations Ramesh opens the way to freedom from bondage to the conceptual universe.

Advaita, the Buddha and the Unbroken Whole

Ramesh S. Balsekar is one of the most profound spiritual Masters of this Age. He is both a brilliant writer and a captivating speaker. Shortly, after retiring as the President of the Bank of India, he met the sage Nisargadatta Maharaj and began translating for Maharaj's daily morning talks. It was not long before Ramesh too experienced the Ultimate Understanding. He is therefore a wonderful blend of East and West, spiritual and material. His compassion and gently humor infuse the Teaching with an energy that can only be described as uniquely Ramesh.

The Meaningful Trivialities from the Source

Ramesh S. Belsekar is one of the most profound spiritual Masters of this Age. He is both a brilliant writer and a captivating speaker. Shortly after retiring as the President of the Bank of India, he met the sage Nisargadatta Maharaj and began translating for Maharaj's daily morning talks. It was not long before Ramesh too experienced the Ultimate Understanding. He is therefore a wonderful blend of East and West, spiritual and material. His compassion and gentle humor infuse the Teaching with an energy that can only be described as being uniquely Ramesh.

The Essence of the Bhagavad Gita

Confusion No More brings relief to seekers, clearing their cobwebs of confusion with incisive clarity, clear understanding and deep compassion. Ramesh's modern, eloquent and simple Teachings have touched thousand of seekers from around the world over the past 20 years. His timeless message, his compassionate approach, his jargon-free simplicity have made him a leading teacher of Advaita, non-duality. Confusion No More is a combination of some original writing and other material drawn from his there much-loved books Who Cares, Sin & Guilt and The Infamous Ego. Here is a good opportunity for you to have confusion no more.

Confusion No More by Ramesh Balsekar

Religion & Spirituality

This contains 64 selected verses from the Bhagavad Gita along with Ramesh's illuminating commentary. With surgical precision Ramesh cuts to the Advaitic heart of each verse revealing the simple Truths to be found in this most ancient and beautiful of scriptures.

The Bhagavad Gita: A Selection

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