The Truth Within [Paperback]

Dadaji (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Amida Pr (July 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0942687000
• ISBN-13: 978-0942687002
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,659,604 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Dadaji (1910-1992) came to live among us at this juncture of civilization is to establish Truth and eradicate the spurious proclamations of so many who claim to be Bhagwans, Gurus, priests, etc. and create money-making businesses out of God by duping seekers of Truth, Love, Oneness and God. Dadaji came to stop the exploitation of innocent faithful by these clever, ego-driven manipulators of established institutionalized religion. Amiya Roy Chowdhury, later known as Dadaji, was born on January 13th in the prosperous village of Fultali in Comilla on the Gumti River, now in East Bangladesh. In 1978, Dadaji began his annual journeys to the West, traveling to England, Europe and the United States. His sole purpose being to remind brothers and sisters everywhere that Truth is One, Humanity is One, Language is One and Religion is One; that no mortal being can be an intercessor to God; and no temples or rituals are needed to realize God, Who is within everyone as Mahanam. Paying his own expenses, Dadaji did not allow an organization to be built around him, collected no money, refused donations and gifts. Dadaji spoke strongly against the people who make a business out of God and take advantage of innocent people seeking Truth. Dadaji is known worldwide for a Divine Fragrance, a beautiful unique Aroma hinting of roses and sandalwood. Over the years, thousands of people came year round to meet Dadaji wherever he stayed. Again and again people asked Dadaji how they could best live their lives and find God. In essence, Dadaji said, "Take refuge in none but God. Just try to remember Him and do your duty. Your work is your penance, your sacrifice, your worship. So go ahead, no need for worry. Live a natural life. Don't deny and don't indulge. Be of good cheer and enjoy! We have come here to relish His Love and to enjoy His Play. Just try to remember Him with love and remain in a natural state."

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A fascinating book about a truly, wonderfully fascinating man, May 23, 2006

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Timothy Conway "Ph.D." (Santa Barbara, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Truth Within (Paperback)

Dadaji ("beloved Elder Brother") is one of the most beautiful spiritual figures ever to appear on this planet. Astonishing miracles surrounded him, yet he said he had nothing to do with them (everything is God's doing). His superb, informal teaching (he never gave formal lectures) was a simple, elegant and eloquent presentation of the highest level of parabhakti or abheda bhakti, Supreme, Nondual Devotion to the One Who Alone Is--God (Whom Dadaji designated as Sri Sri Satyanarayan, Absolute Truth personified, or transcendent God immanent within all creatures). He also castigated with wit and force all those pseudo-gurus and messiahs who chronically arise to exploit humanity's psychological vulnerability and yearning for God-realization.

Anyone at all interested in mature, balanced, authentic spirituality simply must meet Dadaji. Now that he is without a physical body (he passed beyond in 1992), I can think of no finer introduction to Dadaji's splendid personality, his edifying counsels, and his (God's!) astonishing lila-miracles than Ann Mills' truly excellent book, *The Truth Within.*

I have the 1987 first edition; i assume the more recent edition(s) have the same structure, including "What It's Like to Meet Dadaji," followed by 3 long sections of teachings, a fine biographical sketch, observations by various longtime friends (including film stars, nobel laureate scientists, et al., Indians, Westerners) of various facets of Dadaji's person and spiritual, but nonreligious ministry. There's a whole section on the truly amazing, wonderful, and often whimsical miracle experiences that surrounded Dadaji as well, the bi-locations, intense anomalous Divine fragrances, materializations, etc. A useful glossary and bibliography are included in the 1st edition and, i assume, in this edition as well.

Read, enjoy, and awaken from the dream of "me"!

Timothy Conway, Author of Women of Power & Grace, and the forthcoming India's Sages: Nondual Wisdom from the Heart of Freedom.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A book about Love, Life and Truth, December 14, 2003

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"danm79" - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Truth Within (Paperback)

The Truth Within is a remarkable book about life, love, happiness, truth and God -- some of the most quintessential questions we face. Have you ever asked yourself the following questions: Who am I? Where did I come from? Why am I here? How do I find God? Then this book will surely help you answer those questions and more.

The book is easy to follow and provides a wonderful journey with a most humble guide, that person being known as Dadaji (elder brother). Edited by Ann Mills, The Truth Within illustrates Dadaji's message; simply, that you don't need to retreat to the Himalayas and become an ascetic to realise God, nor do you have to become a vegetarian or practice meditation for hours on end to relish in His love -- God is within and so very near, all we have to do is remember Him. That's it!

I particularly enjoyed reading this book as it covered numerous topics such as, life, truth, God, God's name, death, meditation, yoga, wealth, desire, attachment and detachment, the future, relationships, space & time, reality, and love. It also includes personal accounts and newspaper articles about Dadaji.

Dadaji challenges notions of organised religions, priests, gurus, rituals, mantras, spiritual techniques, the New Age, and asks people to simply look within - it doesn't cost anything and you don't have to go to India, a temple, a mosque, a crazy cult, or church to do it!

If you have been searching for answers, and have tried everything, you won't regret reading this book, as I think it will reveal to you that, in Dadaji's own words: "Truth is One. Almighty is One. Humanity is One. Religion is One. Language is One. God is within as Mahanam (God's Name) and available to you the moment you remember His Name, Gopal Govinda."

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Truth Within - read or download online, May 27, 2004

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Ann Mills (La Center WA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Truth Within (Paperback)

From THE TRUTH WITHIN book editor: Thank you for your interest in Dadaji's book. Please check at Amazon.com periodically as you may find an increasingly rare used copy of THE TRUTH WITHIN. In the meantime, we invite you to read the THE TRUTH WITHIN and other books online and/or download Dadaji's books online at www.dadaji.info. Direct inquiries to: [e-mail]