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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.

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."

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: annmills@dadaji.info

Dadaji is indeed a unique spiritual teacher who is wise beyond his influence. Dadaji seems to epitomize the song "What if God was One of Us?" The Truth is within each of us (God is in us, as us) and our only responsibility is to remember Him, do what is ours to do and enjoy life. Spirituality does not get much simpler than that.

I recommend adding this book to one's spiritual library. Except for some dependence on masculine pronouns, Dedaji's sayings are quite profound and practical at the same time. Dadaji does not claim to be a guru or establish an organization. What we find in "The Truth Within" are quotations and experiences that others have recalled from being with him.

I will continue to appreciate Dadaji in my life. He reminds me to relax and live my life without making religion or spirituality a burden. If I simply remember what I am (Spirit), then who I am (Person) is affirmed. Dadaji reflects what a spiritual Master would be like, if I were to meet one in person: happy, fun, serene, loving, humble and wise.

Although Dadaji has left the physical plane, I feel his influence anyway. I am grateful to him for revealing Truth in the midst of rampant religious ambiguity.

getting to know Dada (not the art form - although this book's content is likely to have a similarly challenging effect on your beliefs).

What a fragrant gem [of a book].

An absolute must. No way around this one. Beware!