The Ultimate Understanding
- 292 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Ramesh S. Balsekar, a disciple of Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj, drew from the Advaita Vedanta tradition. His teachings begin with the premise of an ultimate Source, Brahman, from which creation arises. Once creation has emerged, the world and life operate mechanistically according to both divine and natural laws. Balsekar taught that free will is an illusion, as all that occurs is caused by this single Source—pure Consciousness, which is incapable of choice or action.






Focusing on the teachings of non-duality, this anthology features thematic extracts from Ramesh Balsekar's writings, inspired by Ramana Maharshi. It provides insights into Balsekar's Advaitic philosophy and aims to deepen readers' understanding of spiritual concepts. Approved by Balsekar and his disciple Wayne Liquorman, the collection encourages further exploration of his works and invites readers to engage with him directly in Mumbai.
It is not an action. It is a happening." The daily talks with Ramesh Balsekar used to be an eloquent and delightful happening of the Teachings of pure Advaita (Non-duality). When the ego asked: "How can the intellectual understanding, which is a conceptual understanding, become the truth for me?" Ramesh would explain, "It can only be known from personal investigation and experience that 'no action is my action.' The teaching can be of use only if it helps you to live your life in peace.
On the life and achievements of Anandamayi (popularly known as Ma Anandamayee), 1896-1982, Hindu woman religious leader.
Balsekar is an awakened sage whose long life has been devoted to Ramana Maharshi and whose final guru was Nisargadatta Maharaj. Poignantly clear, precise, delightful, and humorous, his teaching makes life simple.
A worthy successor to I AM THAT Ramesh's most accessible and easy to understand book. An excellent place to start or end your search. It is highly recommended both for the newcomer to Advaita and the more knowledgeable student of the subject.
Forays into the Teaching of Nisargadatta Maharaj
In this volume, Ramesh Balsekar reaches beyond the communication ofpast knowledge to a creative exploration of the teaching of his guru, SriNisargadatta Maharaj, inspired by the thirst of other seekers for enlightenment.In his contemplations upon the sentience of the human spirit, Balsekarhas used Maharaj's wisdom as the touchstone for his own ventures into therealm of conscious and unconscious.