‘Divinity, Here and Now’: this is no catchy slogan. Unmindful of the present, the now, we oscillate between the past and the future as mere playthings of time, of karma. Ramana Maharshi exemplifies what it is to live naturally, giving each moment of one’s life full attention. What he teaches in a simple and direct way to experience the unknown but limitless joy of an abundant life.
The endeavour in the book has always been to rely on Ramana’s own words, exclusively, to throw light. The path of self-enquiry for discovering the truth about oneself is unique and Ramana’s guidance in treading this direct path has been constant and complete. His first spiritual ministration was his advice to his mother in 1898. The last when he was in the body was in 1950. Almost every single word of his in this span of fifty two years has been preserved. Such is the divine scheme. Ramana’s theme is that Self-knowledge is easy and accessible to all. Only steadfast courage and vigilance are needed to tap the fountain of joy within and to feel its overflow everywhere.