Ramana Maharshi And The Path Of Self Knowledge

Introduced to the West by Paul Brunton, Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi (1879-1950) is widely hailed as the greatest Indian saint and sage in modern times, whose teachings continue to influence thousands around the world today. This intimate biography by his disciple Arthur Osborne interweaves the story of Ramana's life with his spiritual journey, from his awakening as a teenager to his later teachings and writings, offering a detailed account of a unique life.Osborne shares many of Ramana's lessons, including his emphasis on the importance of self-enquiry - that self-knowledge cannot be gained externally, but only through becoming aware of our own state of pure being. With his emphasis on the qualities of insight, simplicity and kindness, Ramana has much to offer us today.

About the author

Arthur Osborne (1906-1970) was an English writer on spirituality and mysticism, and the disciple and biographer of Sri Ramana Maharshi. He was the founding editor of Mountain Path, a journal published by Ramanasramam, the ashram founded by the devotees of Ramana Maharshi.

Summary

Introduced to the West by Paul Brunton, Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi (1879-1950) is widely hailed as the greatest Indian saint and sage in modern times, whose teachings continue to influence thousands around the world today.

Product details

• Authors: Arthur Osborne
• Publisher: Rider
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 08.07.2013
• EAN: 9781846044083
• ISBN: 978-1-84604-408-3
• No. of pages: 207
• Dimensions: 135 mm x 213 mm x 15 mm
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature > Letters, diaries; Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Other religions; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Biographies, autobiographies; Mindfulness, BODY, MIND & SPIRIT / Mindfulness & Meditation, RELIGION / Eastern, RELIGION / Inspirational, RELIGION / Leadership, PHILOSOPHY / Eastern, RELIGION / Philosophy, India, Self-help & personal development, Religious & spiritual leaders, Religious and spiritual figures, Religious life and practice, Biography: philosophy and social sciences, Philosophy: epistemology and theory of knowledge, East Asian and Indian philosophy