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In Days of Great Peace

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This is one of those books that you always have handy... that you always go back and read, and read... A lot of (not found elsewhere) details about Sri Maharshi mixed with daily inspirational occurrences. A wonderful mix as it should be. Many questions are answered, every page is a fountain of knowledge. How did Mouni fit so much knowledge in so few pages?! Of course, you must slowly read it or you will pass it all! To give you an idea, I just opened the book randomly and it reads: "It is tragic how we believe that our separateness is real, that what we have is our own, and so remain untouched by the needs of others". I opened it again randomly: "While one is immersed in water one cannot see anything above the water's surface. The world above is veiled from sight". "Thought must always have an object, however sublime it may be, thus there must always be two, not one. Therefore thought and its process is a blind alley". I think you get the idea.

A lot of information on ramana maharshi.In fact, if you are interested in learning more about the maharshi,there is no better book.The book does not focus on the teachings of ramana maharshi,but it does an excellent job of giving the reader as actual an experience it was, sitting at the feet of the maharshi.

The author ,Mouni Sadhu, spent a few weeks towards the end of Sri Ramana Maharshi's earthly life at Tiruvannamalai in Maharshi's ashram...The author who had practised occult methods and later prayed at a RC monastery in Paris was drawn to Maharshi...He subtly describes his internal experiences and thoughts.What is noteworthy is that he gently gives the "Spritual Instruction" of the Maharshi,the Atma Vichara or Self enquiry in easily understandable way at several places...This narration helps a novice like me to 'learn' the method of Sri Ramana quite easily..... a book worth having by all Ramana students and devotees.

I read In Days of Great Peace and read it again - it is indeed an incredible narrative of Mouni Sadhu's spiritual experiences during his stay at Arunachala. What wonderful insights expressed with such clarity. I now begin to understand the profoundness of Sri Ramana Maharshi's guidance and teachings and the impact on those who connected with him not only during his lifetime, but also who continue searching for the truth.

Mouni Sadhu not only speaks with an incredible clear voice about his own experiences and insights but also paints a beautiful picture of Sri Ramana Maharshi, a true Sage who taught what is often called "the supremely simple discipline of Self-Enquiry".

This book is a treasure and can be an excellent introduction into the path of self-knowledge and the teachings of Sri Ramana Maharshi.

Christine Maingard, Author of 'Think Less Be More:Mental Detox for Everyone'

The book arrived promptly and in excellent condition. The contents of the book itself is must read for anyone with yoga and meditation practice.