The Teachings Of Ramana Maharshi In His Own Words - English | by Arthur Osborne/ Philosophical Book

• "The Teachings of Ramana Maharshi in His Own Words" by Arthur Osborne is a profound collection of the wisdom and teachings of Sri Ramana Maharshi, one of the most revered spiritual teachers of modern India.
• This philosophy book presents the teachings of the Maharshi directly from his dialogues, recorded conversations, and answers to the questions posed by seekers, giving readers a clear insight into his philosophy of self-realization and the path to liberation.
• "The Teachings of Ramana Maharshi in His Own Words" is an anthology that compiles the Maharshi's teachings from various sources, including his personal conversations with seekers, his letters, and recorded discourses.
• Compiled and edited by Arthur Osborne, a devoted follower of the Maharshi, the spiritual book aims to present his philosophy of non-duality (Advaita Vedanta) in a simple, yet profound way.
• The philosophy book is organized in a conversational format, with questions from seekers and answers from the Maharshi that explore topics such as self-inquiry (Atma Vichara), the nature of the Self, the illusory nature of the ego, and the realization of the ultimate truth. What makes this devotionsl book so valuable is that it captures the very essence of Sri Ramana Maharshi’s teachings as conveyed by him in his own words, thus providing an authentic representation of his spiritual wisdom.
• The Nature of the Self: One of the central themes in the Maharshi’s teachings is the nature of the Self (Atman). According to Ramana Maharshi, the true Self is not the Self help body, mind, or emotions, but the eternal, unchanging consciousness that underlies all of existence.
• He emphasizes that the Self is pure awareness and cannot be perceived through the senses or thought processes.
• Self-Inquiry (Atma Vichara): The Maharshi's primary teaching is the practice of self-inquiry, which involves asking the question "Who am I?" The purpose of this inquiry is to direct the attention inward, beyond the thoughts and ego, to the source of the “I” thought.
• By tracing the source of this thought, the seeker eventually comes to the realization that the individual self (ego) is an illusion, and the true Self is the formless, eternal consciousness.