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Who Am I? The Supreme Understanding (The Anatomy of Ego)

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This book begins with an exhortation from the author to begin the painful but necessary journey to "know thyself," in the real sense of the word. It then gives a brief summary of the way it all began, as well as a detailed analysis of the specific characteristics of each stage in the development of ego--psychologically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. This is a DEEP book! My favorite sections are when Bhagwan Ra Afrika speaks of the "witnessing self" and the "soul-centric" stage. This book will challenge one to rethink all preconceived notions about what ego is and consider in an entirely different manner one's own level of development, psychologically as well as spiritually. This book is for serious seekers of truth about themselves in particular, as well as existence, in general. There is so much misinformation about the ego and this book does much to dispel some of the myths. An invaluable reference tool, for laypersons as well as those in the mental health field. I personally know of two mental health practitioners who read it and were so impresssed that they recommended it to me! I have read it twice and plan on reading it again and again until I "get it!"

This is THE book for all sincere seekers of an authentic spiritual path. In it you will find a treasure of knowledge and esoteric wisdom that is beyond measure! Bhagwan Ra Afrika is truly incomparable in his insightful way of giving discourses on the nature of "ego" and the way to be free of its entrapment. It was not until I read this book that I for the first time really grasped the true nature and genesis of "egoity" and the suffering that ensues. "Who AM I?" has always been the ultimate question since time immemoriable. It is a question that if lefted unanswered, would leave all of us with a feeling of having lived a life unfulfilled. This book leaves no "stone unturned" in its manner of answering such a question. It reveals the ONLY way that this question can be answered and is a MUST for all who are in search of "self-knowledge" both,in a conventional sense as well as a "spiritual" sense. I often revisit its contents because it encompasses too much to be absorbed in a single reading. I also do this simply for the "awe" and "majestic" feelings I get from reading a book by someone who is truly enlightened!

This is THE book for all sincere seekers of an authentic spiritual path. In it you will find a treasure of knowledge and esoteric wisdom that is beyond measure! Bhagwan Ra Afrika is truly incomparable in his insightful way of giving discourses on the nature of "ego" and the way to be free of its entrapment. It was not until I read this book that I for the first time really grasped the true nature and genesis of "egoity" and the suffering that ensues. "Who AM I?" has always been the ultimate question since time immemoriable. It is a question that if lefted unanswered, would leave all of us with a feeling of having lived a life unfulfilled. This book leaves no "stone unturned" in its manner of answering such a question. It reveals the ONLY way that this question can be answered and is a MUST for all who are in search of "self-knowledge" both,in a conventional sense as well as a "spiritual" sense. I often revisit its contents because it encompasses too much to be absorbed in a single reading. I also do this simply for the "awe" and "majestic" feelings I get from reading a book by someone who is truly enlightened!

I have personally been of student of Bhagwan Ra Afrika for nearly ten years and was present during the satsangs (talks) that this book, "Who Am I" is based on. And it is my opinion that Bhagwan Ra Afrika personally exemplify those qualities (and knowledge) historically and traditionally associated with "enlightened" beings although in the nearly ten years I have been his student, NOT ONCE has he made any claim to be "enlightened". Quite the contary, instead of making claims for his own glorification, he has consistently pointed to his own Master (and those of the past) as being the source and origin of everything he teaches others. The reviewer in Chicago sounds like a "disguntled" ex-student who probably became disillusion (and angry) because Bhagwan, like any "real" spiritual teacher did not console and "stroke" this person ego. the history (and biographies) of spiritual teachers is filled with examples of the exploits of the amgry and "wounded" disciples who have gone to great lenght to "hurt" their teacher reputation and sometimes....even physically ( i.e. Buddha and Devadatta). In any case, the reviewer seems to presumed they (personally) are in a position to "know" who (and who is not) "enlightened". Of couse, that would make THEM "enlightened" and that seems to be his/her underlying "moative" for their attack on Bhagwan's character and spiritual status. Read the book for yourself and make up your own mind. I am confident that you will "see" the truth.

This is a well written book but I have since I first read it, become disillusioned about the enlightenment of the author. Bhagwan Ra Afrika is absolutely NOT enlightened and is NOT speaking from a realized condition as he claims to be. This book could be best received if the author removed his intentions to misrepresent himself as being someone he is not, a realized master of spirituality. He simply has an exceptional ability to articulate the teachings of the sages but even in his instances of doing this, he is clearly NOT presenting revelations that has sprung from the wells of his own living experience.