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Be As You Are: The Teachings of Sri Ramana Maharshi (Compass) Paperback – September 29, 1988

by Sri Ramana Maharshi (Author), David Godman (Compiler)
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"Our own Self-realization is the greatest service we can render the world"

The simple but powerful teachings of Sri Ramana Maharshi, one of India's most revered spiritual masters, continue to enlighten and enrich over sixty years after his death.

Be As You Are is the definitive compendium of his knowledge, edited by the former librarian from Sri Maharshi's ashram, which can be found flourishing at the foot of the holy mountain of Arunchala. The book collects conversations with the many seekers who came to him for guidance, answering the questions sought on the road enlightenment.

Through this book, we can discover the essence of Sri Ramana's teaching: that self-realisation is the vital quest we must all pursue, before we can attempt to understand the world.

Reissue of the classic spiritual work, updated with a new cover.

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    Arkana S.
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    272 pages
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    Penguin UK
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    September 29, 1988
  6. Grade level
    12 and up
  7. Reading age
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    7.8 x 5.08 x 0.6 inches
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Sri Ramana Maharshi was one of the most significant spiritual teachers to emerge from India during the first half of this century, and remains widely admired. This collection of conversations between him and the many seekers who came to his ashram for guidance contains the essence of his teaching.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0140190627
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Penguin UK; Reissue edition (September 29, 1988)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780140190625
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 18 years and up
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 12 and up
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.3 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.8 x 5.08 x 0.6 inches
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"A Masterpiece" -Truth is Simple, so this book!
David Godman has created this masterpiece of Wisdom. ..It's so "clear, simple & profound" It's one of the Scriptures which i always recommend for "understanding" the life changing Wisdom which the Great Ramana expressed. Unlike Michael James with his so many pages & pages & pages to express his 'personal' interpretation of Truth, versus David, who in a fraction of those pages ..clearly shares "the simpleness of Wisdom" that taught the Illumined Ramana, the Maharshi. -Of course. It makes sense, since "Truth is Simple" ..like children. Anything too wordy, just comes from the imperfect human intelectuality. "Not from one's inner Spirit, which always is simple, direct & intuitive!" So then like Ramana taught: "we can BE as we truly are!" -A great inner Journey!
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Maheshvar Ramanasatguru
5.0 out of 5 stars "A Masterpiece" -Truth is Simple, so this book!
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2023
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David Godman has created this masterpiece of Wisdom. ..It's so "clear, simple & profound"

It's one of the Scriptures which i always recommend for "understanding" the life changing Wisdom which the Great Ramana expressed.

Unlike Michael James with his so many pages & pages & pages to express his 'personal' interpretation of Truth, versus David, who in a fraction of those pages ..clearly shares "the simpleness of Wisdom" that taught the Illumined Ramana, the Maharshi.

-Of course. It makes sense, since "Truth is Simple" ..like children.

Anything too wordy, just comes from the imperfect human intelectuality. "Not from one's inner Spirit, which always is simple, direct & intuitive!"

So then like Ramana taught: "we can BE as we truly are!" -A great inner Journey!
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Maheshvar Ramanasatguru
5.0 out of 5 stars "A Masterpiece" -Truth is Simple, so this book!
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2023
David Godman has created this masterpiece of Wisdom. ..It's so "clear, simple & profound"

It's one of the Scriptures which i always recommend for "understanding" the life changing Wisdom which the Great Ramana expressed.

Unlike Michael James with his so many pages & pages & pages to express his 'personal' interpretation of Truth, versus David, who in a fraction of those pages ..clearly shares "the simpleness of Wisdom" that taught the Illumined Ramana, the Maharshi.

-Of course. It makes sense, since "Truth is Simple" ..like children.

Anything too wordy, just comes from the imperfect human intelectuality. "Not from one's inner Spirit, which always is simple, direct & intuitive!"

So then like Ramana taught: "we can BE as we truly are!" -A great inner Journey!
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Joseph Barclay Ross
5.0 out of 5 stars One Of The Most Profound and Useful Books I Have Ever Read
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2012
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In this book, Sri Ramana Maharshi presents a clear path and a workable plan -- a "System of Enquiry" as he calls it -- for overcoming anxiety, stilling the mind, finding eternal internal peace and contentment, and discovering your true Self -- or as he might put it better, "Being" Your Self.

I have read literally hundreds of books hitherto to help me achieve these goals, and this book, in my humble opinion, is head and shoulders above the rest, in its directness, simplicity, and effectveness. He himself, without false modesty, claims in this book that the "atma vichara" approach that he shares is the one plan that will help a practitioner achieve these goals more than any other.

I believe him. For this is what I have experienced.

It does not require "controlling your thoughts," embracing an external Deity, following a specific arduous path of meditation, renunciation, or discipline, or any more of the heavy mind-and-body-stuff which often adds more a burden to your already established thought-baggage than it is worth.

He helps you get directly to your soul -- to your Self.

It is more like learning to let go of all the illusions and discover and resonate with and be the eternal Self that you are, at one with all life, underlying all. I have heard this put in many ways in many teachings old and new, quite well, before. But the difference here, with the "I Am That I Am" and "Who Am I?" (or "Who Is It That Is Experiencing This Difficult Experience?") approach (repeating one of these consistently when in the face of doubt over external object-identification problems or just as an awakening agent for the soul), as well as the stable, calm, Self-assured, egoless way in which Sri Maharshi presents his tools and philosophy, through this I have found great inner peace, possibly for the first time in my entire life --

And I have just begun!

Yes, I have put his teachings to work and they work for me -- wonderfully well -- in:

* Finding peace of mind.
* Overcoming all my fears, including the fear of ageing, illness, poverty, and death.
* Discovering and being my true Self.

And I can see myself becoming stronger and more stable and peaceful and happier all the time with these techniques.

What more can anyone say than this?

Except that I will continue to study and practice his teachings, and sooner or later, share them with my thousands of psychic astrology clients, for their health and happiness too.

The world certainly needs peace at this time -- and there is no other place for it to begin than within.
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Ibishead
5.0 out of 5 stars Incredibly Useful Practical Tips and Theoretical Explanations
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2012
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I was introduced to spirituality through The Power of Now, and even though I found the book incredibly useful, one thing that annoyed me was that Eckhart Tolle refused to give concrete analogies for God because he said that it is not something we can understand with our mind. The analogies in this book were priceless, and I now have a much deeper understanding of the world and can communicate it to other people rather than speak about it in abstraction.

Don't get me wrong. I am not the type of person who is caught up in notions. I am much more focused on the practical aspects, and this is what Sri Ramana preached throughout this book. He did not care too much about theory, and he always emphasized the importance of practice. I had trouble applying the techniques of The Power of Now as I found it nearly impossible to stop my mind from wondering and to focus my attention on the present moment, but Self Enquiry seems to be the best way to gradually disintegrate the Ego and to realize who you really are. While reading the book, it seemed to me that the basis of Eckhart Tolle's teachings were taken from Sri Ramana's, and this is not something Tolle denies. He did, however, leave out the most important bit for realizing your Self which is Self Enquiry. I suppose it is one of Sri Ramana's trademarks and cannot be touched.

I find it amusing that this book only costs 13$. A book which contains the secret of life is worth merely a fraction of a fraction of a new iPhone, but that is the world we live in, isn't it? Buy the book. It may be the only one on the subject you will ever need.
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Paul Clermont
5.0 out of 5 stars The Genius of Arunachala.
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2017
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If you are a serious spiritual seeker, then this will be a very significant, eye-opening book for you.

Ramana’s [Venkataraman Iyer’s] manner of teaching can be classified as “non-duality”.
Basically, his words cut right to the core of Truth -- they cut right through the conceptual edifice we carry -- continually leaving you
with a taste, a suggestion, of your true form - the Self-knowledge that we are all seeking.

Having practiced Theravada Buddhism for a few years beforehand, hearing Ramana’s words was captivating, revolutionizing, & refreshing like a cool wind... the spiritual path was born again.

I really liked the format. It’s arranged into chapters according to the theme of the discussions [~10 pages each], and the content consists of a Q&A format; dialogues between Ramana, and visitors who come with questions.

David Godman, the well-qualified editor of this book [and, with an ironically relevant last-name], did a great job providing an
enlightening introduction, arranging the content in an intelligently effective way, and
providing the necessary supplementary information to frame each section.

If you are serious about seeking the Truth & have a sharp intellect, prepare to be blown away by Ramana's teachings.
And indeed... your ego-self will literally be Blown Away, bit by bit.

Peace.
-Paul C.

*Recommended Future Reading: “I Am That” by Nisargadatta Maharaj [et al.]
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asdr
5.0 out of 5 stars Life Changing
Reviewed in Canada on October 27, 2022
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One of the best spiritual books I've ever read. It's very empowering--even life changing. I like how it's a question and answer set up from him and is student. Any question you may have gets answered.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Guru speaks to you
Reviewed in India on January 27, 2024
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It's a beautiful compilation of discussions between Ramana and devotees, and you too would actually find all your questions answered as if it's Guru Himself answering your questions.

It's a must read for people who want to follow path of Sri Ramana Maharshi or similar paths under Vedanta
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5.0 out of 5 stars Ready to be awakened?
Reviewed in Italy on September 6, 2023
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My favorite book, together with Rupert Spira's Being aware of Being aware and Alessandro Sanna's The Direct Experience.
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Danielly
5.0 out of 5 stars Life
Reviewed in Brazil on March 8, 2021
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An open eyes book
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Rodolf de Bona Biro
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic read
Reviewed in Germany on August 2, 2022
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This is a must read for anyone who wants to experience our true reality, great advices and practical questions to ask yourself on this extraordinary journey to discover your true self
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