The Ultimate Understanding [Hardcover]

Ramesh S Balsekar (Author)

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Publication Date: July 25, 2002

This book represents the pinnacle of Balsekar's teaching, one of the greatest spiritual teachers of Advaita--the doctrine of non-duality.

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The ultimate collection of the teachings of one of the greatest sages and gurus of our time. A superbly produced volume, which celebrates the words of wisdom.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 328 pages
• Publisher: Watkins Publishing Limited (July 25, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1842930451
• ISBN-13: 978-1842930458
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,589,593 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Direct knowledge revealed. Terse and needs patience to read., March 14, 2003

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Srikrishna Ghadiyaram (Palo Alto, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Ultimate Understanding (Hardcover)

What do you expect out of enlightenment ? or what do you expect enlightenment to be ? Ramesh addresses this question and presents his concepts of 'Impersonal Consciousness' and 'No One is a Doer', as 'be all and end all' of enlightenment.

I have read "Consciousness Speaks", and "Sin and Guilt, Monstrocity of Mind", both by Ramesh before reading "The Ultimate Understanding". The first two books are more easy to read and understanding. I visited Sri Ramesh in Mumbai, India and listened to 4 of his talks on audio cassettes. All that helped me while reading "The Ultimate Understanding". Even then, I do not seem to have understood what all is presented in the book.It is more like snippets of thoughts under various chapter headings which need deeper contemplation. It needs more patience and prior knowledge to understand "Ultimate Understanding", as it is not a continuous story.

I would recommend any one to read "Consciousness Speaks" and "Sin and Guilt, Monstrocity of Mind", before attempting "The Ultimate Understanding".

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful insight/guide to Balsekar's Enlightenment, November 27, 2002

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This review is from: The Ultimate Understanding (Hardcover)

This is Enlightenment. Balsekar is in the traditional of Nisargadatta. This book is dedicated to Wei Wu Wei, who wrote "The Open Secret", which was the most influencial book for Balsekar. This book is the pinnacle of his teaching, it is a spiritual notebook, commentary and study of Wei Wu Wei's writings. At all costs, you should also track down a copy of "The Open Secret", long out of print, but often available through 3rd parties here at amazon.com. Read it.

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Advaita Vedanta made accesible, February 1, 2003

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Jan Kersschot (Belgium) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Ultimate Understanding (Hardcover)

This book is dedicated to the great T.G. Gray, also known as Wei Wu Wei. Ramesh Balsekar is one of those rare sages from India who has adapted his terminology to the Western language and understanding. So, if you want an introduction in Advaita Vedanta, Ramesh' book is a perfect starter, and may bring you to the river's edge.
On page 57, Ramesh writes:
"there is no 'me' to make any spiritual effort".

Jan Kersschot, author of "Nobody Home"