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The Ultimate Understanding

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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".

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.

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"

Very good. We wu Wei influenced but wonderful expression of deeply profound ideas.

I Read this book,nothing against the author nor questioning his knowledge, just wanted to comment on his literary work,The ideas presented are borrowed from Wei Wu Wei, the master, the writing style I felt are his, so I felt it lacked the punch.If you really want to feel the punch try Wei Wu Wei.His books blow you off, that kind of punch is lacking in this book, all the time I was comparing Balsekar's style with the master's(Wei Wu Wei) writing style.Wei Wu Wei's Creativity, style, the words are so strong that once I read this book,I felt as if I just completed another book that's all.

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".
That may be a core message to many seekers.

Jan Kersschot, author of "Nobody Home"

It is a beautifully crafted book and has the highest teachings of Advaita. It is easy to understand and is a treasure to keep. I would recommend it highly to all those Ramesh fans. Ramesh makes the highest spiritual knowledge accessible to all with the utmost simplicity. He is a great master, although he may not claim to be.

Please order this book in the UK. It is less money than the person selling it second hand....this must not be an enlightened person