About the Book
This book, Selfless Self, has been published in response to demand for an edition in "normal text" format, free of capitals, and with no bold fonts. It offers a continuous flow for fresh absorption. The content is the same as the earlier edition. Sri Ramakant Maharaj was with his Master Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj from 1962. Selfless Self is a companion to 'I AM THAT'. This tangibly powerful, life-transforming book addresses the ultimate questions of "Who am I? Why am I here? What is the purpose of existence?" Never before has truth been revealed in such a simple, piercing and Direct Way. Herein is a road map for Self-discovery that will, if followed, take the reader Home. It is a One-way ticket, unless of course you are happy to enter another dream. This book reveals the story of the reader, the story of Oneness. It is a universal story, a 'spiritography', and it is your story. Just read it, and see! All that is needed is acceptance and then, slowly silently, permanently your Reality will be awakened. A timeless classic.
About the Author :
Sri Ramakant Maharaj (b. 08 July 1941), is a direct disciple of the late Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj (d. 08 September 1981), and spent 19 years with him. He is an Indian spiritual teacher of Advaita, Nonduality, and a Guru, belonging to the Inchegiri branch of the Navnath Sampradaya. He offers initiation to this Sampradaya. Ramakant Sawant was brought up in rural Phondaghat, Gadgesakhal Wadi. In 1965, he attended the prestigious establishment of Elphinstone College, Bombay, at the behest of Nisargadatta Maharaj. Following this, he graduated from Bombay University in 1972, (M.A in History and Politics). In 1976, he obtained his LLB qualification, from Siddhartha Law College, Bombay. He worked in banking, in the Legal Department, from 1970 until his retirement as Manager in 2000. He is married to Anvita Sawant, also a long-standing disciple of Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj. They have two sons. In 1962, Ramakant Maharaj was introduced by relatives to his future Guru, Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj. After spending a few months with the Master, he took the Naam Mantra, the Guru Mantra on 2nd October, 1962.From then on he attended faithfully, and listened to Nisargadatta Maharaj's discourses regularly. He was present at his Master's Mahasamadhi on 8th September 1981. During the last decade or so, at Ranjit Ashram in Nashik Road, (Nashik, Maharashtra), Sri Ramakant Maharaj has been introducing students, disciples and devotees from around the world to these teachings and, on occasion, initiating them into the Inchegiri Navnath Sampradaya Lineage. About his life, Maharaj says, "I know my past and where I have come from. I am a miracle. All thanks to my Master, Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj".
Review :
Christopher Quilkey, Editor, 'Mountain Path' Quarterly Journal, Sri Ramanasramam "One has to breathe this book not think it. There is more happening in the dialogues than words can say. After reading through this book I have come to the conclusion that to be in the presence of Ramakant Maharaj is to enter another dimension of understanding." New World Library, California: "A penetrating and provocative book." Ricky James Manager, Watkins Books, London "'Selfless Self' will - without doubt - become a 'Direct Way' classic. If you have a copy of 'I Am That' by Nisargadatta Maharaj on your shelf then this more than deserves a place next to it. The author (Sri Ramakant Maharaj), spent 19 years in 'physical proximity' with his Guru and these talks have not been filtered through a translator as they were spoken in English. Written by Selfless Self for Selfless Self. Page after page, this book hits you straight between the eyes." "The Teachings of Sri Ramakant Maharaj bear the stamp of complete authenticity and the power to awaken aspirants to innate Awareness." Timothy Conway Alan Jacobs, President Ramana Maharshi Foundation UK: "Ann Shaw has done truly remarkable work in editing this great spiritually encyclopaedic work recording the Teachings of the Self Realised Sage and Jnani, Sri Ramakant Maharaj, successor to the esteemed Jnani Nisargadatta Maharaj. In around 500 pages Sri Ramakant explores every aspect of the necessary Spiritual Practices or Sadhanas, which are needed for the ardent aspirant to achieve Self Realisation. In this important book questions are put to the Sage and then lucid answers are given which are precisely appropriate to the question. In this book the earnest aspirant will surely find the question and answer appropriate to his or her need. In reading the whole book he or she will find all that is essential for him or her to form their own synthesis, and proceed on their great journey towards Enlightenment. This is truly a great book and a worthy successor to the much celebrated 'I AM THAT', Talks given by Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj, Sri Ramakant's own Master." "Whatever I have to convey in respect of spirituality is conveyed through the book Selfless Self." Sri Ramakant Maharaj
