Timeless in Time: Sri Ramana Maharshi (Library of Perennial Philosophy) [Paperback]

A.R. Natarajan (Author), Eliot Deutsch (Author)

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Series: Library of Perennial Philosophy | Publication Date: March 30, 2006

A beautifully illustrated book on the life and message of Sri Ramana Maharshi, an Indian saint of recent times, Timeless in Time explores the life of this beloved holy man.

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"Timeless in Time, a biography by A.R. Natarajan of the remarkable life and teachings of Ramana Maharshi (1879-1950), is a beautifully written and illustrated work which offers a vivid account of the person ‘Ramana’ (as the author prefers to refer to him) and a choice selection from his sayings and writings. It also includes numerous excerpts of talks with Ramana and his Indian disciples and devotees, among them Gambhiram Seshier, Sivaprakasam Pillai, and Vasishta Ganapati Muni, and also Western admirers such as Paul Brunton and Arthur Osborne, including interviews with them regarding their relations with him. "Ramana was not a learned pundit or an accomplished academic philosopher; he was rather a living exemplar and embodiment of the deep spirituality and wisdom of the Advaita, or non-dualist, Vedantic tradition which has extended from the early Vedic writings, primarily the Upanishads, to the present. From early childhood, Ramana seemed obsessed with the central Advaitic question ‘Who am I?’ and was able to answer it, as it were, in terms of his own state of realized consciousness of the undifferentiated oneness of being. He is said to have become enlightened when he was only sixteen years old."—Eliot Deutsch

About the Author

Bio for Natarajan, A. R.: Sri A.R. Natarajan is the President of the Ramana Maharshi Centre for Learning and the Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi Research Centre, Bangalore. He is also the Vice-President of the Ramana Kendra, Delhi. From June 1982 to January 1986 he was the editor of the quarterly published by Sri Ramanasramam, The Mountain Path. A collection of these editorials has been published under the title Divinity Here and Now. His earlier works are commentaries on Sat-Darshanam, Selections from Ramana Gita, and Upadesa Saram, covering the core of the Maharshi’s teachings. He lives in Bangalore, India.

Bio for Deutsch, Eliot: Eliot Deutsch is an eminent philosopher, teacher, and writer. He has made important contributions to the understanding and appreciation of Eastern philosophies in the West through his many works on comparative philosophy and comparative aesthetics. Deutsch is Professor of Philosophy and Chair of the Department of Philosophy, University of Hawaii. He is the author of the influential book, Introduction to World Philosophies (Prentice Hall, 1996) and was the co-editor of The Essential Vedanta: A New Source Book of Advaita Vedanta (World Wisdom, 2004).

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: World Wisdom; Revised edition (March 30, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1933316152
• ISBN-13: 978-1933316154
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best biography of Ramana, April 2, 2007

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This review is from: Timeless in Time: Sri Ramana Maharshi (Library of Perennial Philosophy) (Paperback)

Ramana's biography is a must read for any serious student of Advaita (Non-dualism). There are many biographies of Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi, the famous twentieth century saint. Among these this book is the best, I think, for the following reasons:
1. It is neither too short nor too long. The editors took the Indian edition of 'Timeless in Time' and deleted some non-essential items, particularly those pertaining to his devotees. It retains all the key facts pertaining to the life of Maharshi.
2. It has many pictures, both color and black and white, some of which are published for the first time.
3. It also contains his key teachings and sayings. All of Ramana's quotes are in red color (as opposed to black color for the rest of the text). This facilitates clear identification of Ramana's quotes.
4. The paper and print quality of the book are excellent. The publishers, World Wisdom, deserve praise for this work. Each page exhibits the devotion and dedication of the World Wisdom staff involved in this publication. There is a printed design in each page, which is very beautiful. It deserves to be called a 'collector's edition'.

For anyone new to Ramana, I would recommend this book both as an interesting study of his life and also as an introduction to his teachings. Another 'must-read' book to follow up on this is "The Collected Works of Sri Ramana Maharshi".

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Celebrates his life and teachings and makes for a solid introduction for newcomers, July 9, 2006

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Sri Ramana Maharshi's Timeless In Time blends the autobiographical statements of Sri Ramana Maharshi with his teachings and biographical background details by A.R. Natarajan, gathered from direct sources, pairing all this with over a hundred photos and a glossary of Hindu terms to provide an outstanding survey of one of the greatest Hindu sages of our times. Maharshi was known for his simple approach in leading people to spiritual realization and for his peaceful presence: Timeless In Time celebrates his life and teachings and makes for a solid introduction for newcomers.

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Informative, October 17, 2011

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This is a wonderful biography with a pleasant mix of photos along with narrative of his life. Well worth the time to read about such an amazing saint.