Selfless Self

by Ramakant Maharaj, Ann Shaw (Editor)

Overview

This book, Selfless Self, has been published in response to demand for an edition in "normal text" format, free of capitals, and with no bold fonts. It offers a continuous flow for fresh absorption. The content is the same as the earlier edition. Sri Ramakant Maharaj was with his Master Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj from 1962. Selfless Self is a companion to 'I AM THAT'. This tangibly powerful, life-transforming book addresses the ultimate questions of "Who am I? Why am I here? What is the purpose of existence?" Never before has truth been revealed in such a simple, piercing and Direct Way. Herein is a road map for Self-discovery that will, if followed, take the reader Home. It is a One-way ticket, unless of course you are happy to enter another dream. This book reveals the story of the reader, the story of Oneness. It is a universal story, a 'spiritography', and it is your story. Just read it, and see! All that is needed is acceptance and then, slowly silently, permanently your Reality will be awakened. A timeless classic.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780995473454
Publisher:	Selfless Self Press
Publication date:	09/09/2016
Edition description:	Revised with Normal Text Flow and No Caps. ed.
Pages:	502
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.12(d)

About the Author

Sri Ramakant Maharaj (b. 08 July 1941), is a direct disciple of the late Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj (d. 08 September 1981), and spent 19 years with him. He is an Indian spiritual teacher of Advaita, Nonduality, and a Guru, belonging to the Inchegiri branch of the Navnath Sampradaya. He offers initiation to this Sampradaya. Ramakant Sawant was brought up in rural Phondaghat, Gadgesakhal Wadi. In 1965, he attended the prestigious establishment of Elphinstone College, Bombay, at the behest of Nisargadatta Maharaj. Following this, he graduated from Bombay University in 1972, (M.A in History and Politics). In 1976, he obtained his LLB qualification, from Siddhartha Law College, Bombay. He worked in banking, in the Legal Department, from 1970 until his retirement as Manager in 2000. He is married to Anvita Sawant, also a long-standing disciple of Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj. They have two sons. In 1962, Ramakant Maharaj was introduced by relatives to his future Guru, Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj. After spending a few months with the Master, he took the Naam Mantra, the Guru Mantra on 2nd October, 1962.From then on he attended faithfully, and listened to Nisargadatta Maharaj's discourses regularly. He was present at his Master's Mahasamadhi on 8th September 1981. During the last decade or so, at Ranjit Ashram in Nashik Road, (Nashik, Maharashtra), Sri Ramakant Maharaj has been introducing students, disciples and devotees from around the world to these teachings and, on occasion, initiating them into the Inchegiri Navnath Sampradaya Lineage. About his life, Maharaj says, "I know my past and where I have come from. I am a miracle. All thanks to my Master, Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj".

Table of Contents

Preface xvi
Introduction xx

PART ONE:

SELF-ENQUIRY

1. You are Already Realized 1
2. What is the Purpose of Spirituality? 2
3. Selfless Self 4
4. Three Stages 6
5. You are Not the Body,
You are the Holder of the Body 8
6. You are a Millionaire, Not a Beggar 11
7. Why Keep Travelling
When You Are the Destination? 14
8. The Entire World is Your Spontaneous Projection 16
9. Godly Essence 18
10. Who Wants to Live Forever? 22
11. There is No Experiencer and No Experience 24
12. Meeting Nisargadatta Maharaj 28
13. The Listener's Story 31
14. Meditation is Boring 34
15. The Body is the Neighbour's Child 37
16. Escape from Body-Knowledge 40
17. Erase All Memories 42
18. You Are Formless 45
19. The Secret of Spiritual Life 47
20. The Guru is More than a Mirror 49
21. The Master Regenerates your Power 52
22. Visit Your Own Website 56
23. Swim in the Sea, Not in a Puddle 58
24. Stand on your Own Feet 60
25. Churn, Churn, Churn 63
26. Spontaneous Power 65
27. Mind, Flow of Thoughts 67
28. Only You Are, Only You Are! 70
29. Clean Out Your House 73
30. Meditation, the Anti-Virus for Chronic Illusion 78
31. My Presence is Everywhere 81
32. The Naam Mantra - The Master Key 83
33. Make Meditation an Obsession 85
34. The Master is Not a Miracle Man 87
35. Sick Patient 91
36. When it Rains, Use an Umbrella 94
37. Playing with Dolls 99
38. Your Presence is Like Sky 101
39. Are You Realized? 104
40. Food-Body-Knowledge 107
41. The Master is Ultimate 110
42. The Rope and the Snake 114
43. Everything Comes Out of Nothing 117
44. Reality is Engraved in the Invisible Listener 121
45. Concentrate on the Concentrator 125
46. Words are Only Indicators 128
47. Everything Starts and Ends with You 129
48. Who Wants Darshan? 130
49. You Are Covered in Ash 134
50. The Melting Process is
Marching towards Oneness 136
51. There is No 'My Past' 138
52. This is a Long Dream 142
53. Be Independent and Fly! 145
54. Engrave Reality Like a Tattoo! 146
55. Enjoy the Sweets of Knowledge 148
56. Who is Counting the Years? 151
57. Good Files are Corrupted 154
58. Oneness Has No Mother, No Father 156
59. Say 'Boo!' to the Ghost of Death 158
60. Where Was Your Family Prior to Beingness? 161
61. Who is Suffering? 162
62. Itchy Feet 166
63. 'I am Somebody' is Very Dangerous 167
64. 'You' are Disturbing the Peace 169

PART TWO: SELF-KNOWLEDGE

65. Spirit Does Not Know its Own Identity 173
..... and on to 177 chapters...PART THREE: SELF-REALIZATION.

Editorial Reviews

Alan Jacobs, President Ramana Maharshi Foundation UK
"Ann Shaw has done truly remarkable work in editing this great spiritually encyclopaedic work recording the Teachings of the Self Realised Sage and Jnani, Sri Ramakant Maharaj, successor to the esteemed Jnani Nisargadatta Maharaj. In around 500 pages Sri Ramakant explores every aspect of the necessary Spiritual Practices or Sadhanas, which are needed for the ardent aspirant to achieve Self Realisation. In this important book questions are put to the Sage and then lucid answers are given which are precisely appropriate to the question. In this book the earnest aspirant will surely find the question and answer appropriate to his or her need. In reading the whole book he or she will find all that is essential for him or her to form their own synthesis, and proceed on their great journey towards Enlightenment. This is truly a great book and a worthy successor to the much celebrated 'I AM THAT', Talks given by Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj, Sri Ramakant's own Master."


Christopher Quilkey, Editor, 'Mountain Path' Quarterly Journal, Sri Ramanasramam
"One has to breathe this book not think it. There is more happening in the dialogues than words can say. After reading through this book I have come to the conclusion that to be in the presence of Ramakant Maharaj is to enter another dimension of understanding."

New World Library, California: "A penetrating and provocative book."


Ricky James Manager, Watkins Books, London
"'Selfless Self' will - without doubt - become a 'Direct Way' classic. If you have a copy of 'I Am That' by Nisargadatta Maharaj on your shelf then this more than deserves a place next to it. The author (Sri Ramakant Maharaj), spent 19 years in 'physical proximity' with his Guru and these talks have not been filtered through a translator as they were spoken in English. Written by Selfless Self for Selfless Self. Page after page, this book hits you straight between the eyes."

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