The Ultimate Understanding

By Ramesh S. Balsekar

Book Overview

The Ultimate Understanding, is, according to Ramesh himself, "a book containing the full essentials of the philosophy of Advaita, or Non-duality (Unicity). It is perhaps the most explicitly expressed book on this complex subject. What is the ultimate understanding? That there is no one to understand anything."Recognized as one of the foremost contemporary sages, married and father of three, and a banker who retired from the top of his profession, Ramesh could be considered a householder Guru. In his latest book, Ramesh shares openly, poignantly, and with stunning humility, how a sage lives his life. Backed by the total conviction of the final understanding of a true Master, and at the same time presented from the perspective of "life as we know it", this treasure of Advaita is unrivalled in its unique conceptual expression of the highest Truth, delivered with fundamental wisdom, simplicity, and clarity - and with Ramesh's widely-loved gaiety and humor. Ramesh elaborates his own concepts with those of his Guru, Nisargadatta Maharaj, the Buddha, Ramana Maharshi, selected Hindu scriptures, several Taoist Masters and Wei Wu Wei, all serving as pointers to the Truth, to the ultimate understanding. While the book is a compilation of such classic themes as the nature of the phenomenal manifestation including the human being, the concept of space-time, temporality and Intemporality, the Guru, free will and non-volitional living, enlightenment and Self-realization, the Impersonal Energy - the Source, Noumenon or God, and conclusively, 'Consciousness is all there is', Ramesh explicitly summarizes that ultimately what he is talking about is "the most important thing in your life: peace and harmony in your life."A rare gift to anyone and everyone seeking insight into how life happens, The Ultimate Understanding is perhaps the pinnacle of Ramesh's writing. The Ultimate Understanding, heralds the total message he has to convey. What else remains can only be the final understanding, the final Truth, the silence of Unicity.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 8188479934
• ISBN13: 9788188479931
• Release Date: August 2017
• Publisher: Yogi Impressions Books Pvt. Ltd. (India)
• Length: 292 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

non dual vedanta

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

this is about more than just understanding

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"

Advaita Vedanta made accesible

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"

A jewel

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.