This book of Ramana’s sayings would be of value not only for those practicing self-enquiry,
but also for all seekers of truth, for his teachings are of universal value.
It is not based on dogmas and theories but on Ramana’s direct experience and steady Self-abidance.
The modern dilemma is how to combine work and wisdom, how to find repose in an active life. For this,
Ramana provides a way of inner detachment which enables one to tackle the problems with an unconscious power
which develops with practice; a power to deal with men, ideas and events with a calm equanimity.
The selection has been made keeping in mind that seekers are hard pressed for time and need a counsel in their
spiritual practice. The great advantage is that Ramana is a twentieth century ‘jnani’ who lived so close to us.
Therefore we find a contemporary relevance in his teachings. The subject-wise arrangement of the chapters has been
made within the overall framework of its utilitarian purpose.