Ramana Maharshi and the Path of Self-Knowledge

Mr. Osborne describes in fascinating terms life at the ashram of an Indian saint, Ramana Maharshi. It’s a very interesting account of the various aspects of life there, including stories about the spiritual path and those recollecting conflicts. The best part for me, though, has been the understanding I got of Ramana Maharshi’s teachings. Reading this book has been an illuminating experience, and an introduction to the concepts of self-realization and direct path. Highly recommended.

Arthur Osborne is a wonderful story teller and you can easily sense his integrity through the writings. Such a great treasure passed on to us. One night I read the chapter on Sri Ramana Maharishi's samadhi and was completely silenced with the vivid description of that day's event. It left me so calm and relaxed to know that he is still with us despite shedding his physical body. A true master piece for those in search of an authentic book on Advaita (Non-Dualism) and for those on the path of self-inquiry.

This is an excellent book. Money well spent. Reading this book changed my thinking and perception on how I see the world around me.

The writing isn't noteworthy but the content is fascinating. R.M. was exceedingly rare in that his awakening was sudden and true, as shown by the rest of his life's course. In our culture he would have been institutionalized, given shock or medicated into a stupor.This material provides a glimpse into timeless traditions of India.

This is my guru. Great teachings from him.

OM,This work is a profound experience for persons familiar with the contents of Spirituality; It has produced what was intendedL Love in it's purest sense.I would love to visit if I can.ThanksGeorge A. Davis, LCSW (Devendra)

Sri Ramana maharish was one of the greatest rishis's who taught so much to the world. This book brings out the best of his teaching. I would recommend to all who are in pursuit of finding the meaning of life and beyond.

A great book on the life and teachings of Sri Ramana Marharshi.

Ojo! Este libro es el mismo publicado originalmente con el título de Ramana Maharshi and the path of Self-Knowledge. Quien ya lo tenga que no caiga en la trampa, como yo he caído, y lo compre pensando que tiene un contenido diferente. Por lo demás es una excelente introducción a la vida y enseñanza de Ramana Maharshi. Por el contenido el libro merece las 5 estrellas pero por el cambio del título que han hecho estos editores rebajo la calificación a 2. Además la edición original llevaba ilustraciones y esta no.

Arthur Osborn is not in the book, onky Ramana Maharishi in every word. One of my friend HC Mahajan asked me to suggest him a book, I pointed this and see his response after 1 week."Never a reading has been so rewarding as The Mind of Ramana Maharshi .As I got into the flow and the rhythm of the book, I embarked on a journey of discovery of the self and the journey continues even after the book is finishedRamana is with me and will always remain to empower me to crush the ego and reach the self." HC MAHAJAN

A classic!

Un des meilleurs ouvrages que j'aie lu sur Ramana.La partie biographique est succinte mais l'essentiel de ce qui a un sens profond est là. La suite, avec les cheminements et témoignages des disciples, apporte un éclairage vivant sur la relation Maître-disciple. Au travers des témoignages de grande qualité l'enseignement de Ramana se révèle avec clarté. Quel enseignement !Un livre à ne pas manquer.

This is a fascinating account of life in an Ashram - like no other account I have read. It is so honest. Usually - and for understandable reasons - accounts of life in an Ashram or life with a Guru are sanitised. This is an amazing account of what it really was like. The good, bad and ugly parts are all there, written in a fascinating way. Even where some accounts are different to the record the author has contained the account but added information about alternative records, in a way that is helpful and adds rather than detracts from the reading.It is inspiring to read the true life-time account of a great servant and devotee of Ramana as he experienced all the up and downs of Ashram life, and the way that his Guru trained him, sometimes using him to teach others, and sometimes other to teach him. This is not the usual hagiography about how the Guru was wonderful, life was wonderful, they were wonderful. By giving it to us fully, with all the strangeness, oddities, frustrations and conflicts as well as all the wonderful parts we get a true insight into how a close disciple's life with his Guru really was.This account is a rare treasure for those who want to gain an insight into how it really might have been.