Self-Abidance (Sat-Darsanam) English translation by G. Kameshwar

The ‘Sat-Darsanam’, like the Upanishads, is a spontaneous expression of direct spiritual experience, the steady Self-abidance of Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi. He categorically states that seeking the Self, merging in it and abiding steadily as the Self is truly ‘Sat-Darsanam’. By repeatedly emphasising the need for getting into the inner movement of the mind and by his unfailing technique of self-enquiry Ramana has provided an easy and direct path to Self-abidance. Is it then not natural to say that ‘Sat-Darsanam’ is truly a delight for earnest seekers of truth?

The ‘Sat-Darsanam’ in Sanskrit is a rendering by Ganapati Muni of Ramana’s original ‘Ulladu Narpadu’ in Tamil. Almost half a century ago His Holiness Shankaracharya Swami Swaroopananda Saraswati, now the revered Jagadguru of Dwaraka Sharada Peetha and Badri Jyotish Peetha, gave a Hindi translation with a commentary and brilliant introduction. This work is marked by reverence for Bhagavan Ramana as an extract from his Introduction would evidence:

“For all times to come, the light of knowledge spread by Maharshi Ramana will point out the way to all aspirants who have a desire for true knowledge.”

Now, in the Golden Jubilee year of Ramana’s Mahanirvana, G. Kameshwar has translated faithfully in lucid English His Holiness Swami Swaroopananda’s Hindi rendition. This makes available to readers in English the world over the Jagadguru’s insight into the invaluable text. His Holiness has blessed the publication.

No. of pages – 56
Price of the book – Rs.30/-