In this book is a collection of 130 talks that were given by Shri Siddharameshwar Maharaj, guru of Shri Nisargadatta Maharaj and Shri Ranjit Maharaj. The talks in this book were recorded and edited by Nisargadatta Maharaj and were originally published by him in two volumes in the Marathi language under the name of "Adhyatma Jnanacha Yogeshwar" in the years 1960 and 1961. The text was reprinted in the year 2000 at the insistence of Shri Ranjit Maharaj. Afterwards it was translated into English for this book, truly a modern day spiritual classic in its own right. Also included within the covers of this book is the text "Master Key to Self-Realization" which was authored by Shri Siddharameshwar Maharaj in the form of a methodical explanation of many fundamental principles of Advaita Vedanta and Self-Realization. The teaching found here helps the aspirant to form a solid foundation for understanding the fundamental principles of non-duality and in realizing one's True... More > Nature. (431 Pages)< Less
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By rewheeler
Apr 17, 2010
This is a beautiful, wonderful, enlightening book written with a clarity that makes it quite clear why Nisargadatta and Ranjit (not to mention untold others) found enlightenment by following the instructions of Shri Sadguru Siddharameshwar Maharaj. The first part of this book contains the "Master Key to Self-Realization", an 81 page explanation of the four bodies: Physical, Subtle, Causal, and Great-Causal. A thorough, lucid explanation of Advaita Vedanta is provided which, if grasped, can strip away all barriers to understanding that one always has been the Paramatman. What follows are 130 talks of Siddharameshwar as transcribed by Nisargadatta which provide actual proof of the ability of the written word to utterly destroy the imaginary ego to which Paramatman is mistakenly identified. Make no mistake about it: you are the Paramatman. This book can strip away the mistaken beliefs you are attached to that prevent this insight. An important theme running through this book... More > helps clarify the concept of devotion and its role in Self-Realization. Specifically, liberation is the realization you are Paramatman. Remaining as Paramatman after liberation is Devotion. I highly recommend this book.< Less
