I Am That - Talks With Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj - English | by Sudhakar Dikshit Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj Sudhakar S. Dikshit

"With I Am That, a deep guidebook to self-realization and inner truth, embark on an eternal spiritual adventure."

• The book I Am That: Discussions with Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj:

The fascinating spiritual dialogues between the renowned sage Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj and seekers from all over the world are recorded in this religious book. Sudhakar S. Dikshit translated and put together the pooja book, which acts as a shining light for people who want to learn the core of non-duality and the ageless truth of the Self.

• The tale of the book I Am That - Conversations With Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj:

I am The intimate conversations between Maharaj and many aspirants are documented in that sacred religious and spiritual book. Maharaj directs readers to the core of self-inquiry, beyond rites and dogmas, with clarity and depth. By questioning traditional ideas and exposing the direct route to enlightenment, this ritual book and pooja book break with tradition. It conveys a potent message beneath its simplicity: you are who you are outside of your body and mind. Not just a ritual book, but also a timeless guide for seekers who seek spiritual awakening via intense contemplation, the book serves as a resource.

I Am That is a potent spiritual masterpiece that came out of a number of unplanned and unscripted discussions between Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj and seekers from all over the world. In a modest Mumbai residence, Maharaj, a modest former beedi (hand-rolled cigarette) store owner who became a wise man, used the fundamental principles of Advaita Vedanta (non-duality) to help people achieve self-realization through these discussions.

The religious book, which Sudhakar S. Dikshit collected and translated, is set up in a question-and-answer style, with spiritual seekers posing insightful queries about life, misery, the ego, the mind, and God. In contrast to religious dogma, Maharaj's answer is based on the direct experience of self-realization—unadulterated awareness free of thoughts and feelings.

Why I Am Its simplicity and immediacy set it apart from the competition. It doesn't call for a thorough knowledge of rites or religious literature. The seeker is constantly reminded by Maharaj of the fundamental truth: you are not the body or the mind; you are pure consciousness. His teachings cut through intellectual uncertainty and bring the reader into a state of silence, clarity, and total presence.

In 1973, following its English translation, the spiritual book became a worldwide sensation, having evolved over several years from a compilation of these talks. Since then, yogis, monks, educators, and ordinary seekers from all over the world have come to revere it as a spiritual light for people seeking a deeper knowledge of their true selves.

• The Author's Tale – Sudhakar S. Dikshit and Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj:

Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj was born in 1897 into a low-income farming family in Bombay, which is now known as Mumbai. He lived a modest life with no formal spiritual training, selling cigarettes in a little corner store. His spiritual path began in his early thirties, after he met his guru, Sri Siddharameshwar Maharaj. Soon after, Maharaj underwent a radical change in his consciousness, firmly grasping the Self as pure awareness. From then on, he taught and lived the philosophy of non-duality (Advaita Vedanta) through direct personal intuition rather than through scripture.

The teachings of Nisargadatta Maharaj were distinct in that they were straightforward, unwavering, and based on the reality of lived experience. He responded to profound spiritual inquiries from tourists all over the world while sitting on a cushion in his simple Mumbai flat. Despite his seeming simplicity, seekers from all over the world were drawn to his inner knowledge.

Sudhakar S. Dikshit, a spiritual devotee who works as a translator and editor, was instrumental in protecting Maharaj's profound teachings. He understood the importance of recording these insightful discussions for a worldwide audience. Dikshit meticulously arranged the words into what became the seminal spiritual work I Am That, treating them with utmost reverence. His clear, faithful translation maintained the essence of Maharaj's teachings intact, making the wisdom accessible without dilution or distortion.

Due to Sudhakar S. Dikshit's commitment, Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj's voice continues to resonate with spiritual seekers around the world. Together, they produced a timeless and culturally independent piece of work that is both a spiritual and religious book, and which continues to awaken countless people to the reality of who they are.

• Why Should You Read or Use the Book:

This ritual handbook and puja book is more than just a guide to ceremonies; it's also a tool for achieving inner stillness and comprehending non-duality. Reading I Am That encourages you to move past form and identity and toward the unchanging reality that lies inside. 

As it encourages readers to contemplate the deeper significance of life, it becomes an indispensable spiritual companion for those who meditate, pursue knowledge, and seek meaning.

"Order now and awaken to your true Self—I Am That is more than a book; it's an invitation to freedom, truth, and eternal peace."