Talks with Sri Ramana Maharshi

During the four years from 1935 to 1939,Munagala Venkataramiah,a veteran devotee and the author of the work,painstakingly recorded conversations that took place in the Old hall between Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi and his devotees, People from all faiths and every walk of life came to sit at Sri Bhagavan's feet whether ignorant or erudite,a single peasant or royalty,they travelled from the far corners of the earth to place their doubts before him or just to sit in his divine prresence.His infinite compassion and unique insight ensured that none left Ashram empty handed. Their questions covered every aspect of the spiritual search and every problem troubling the human mind:Maharshi's answers gently led questioner to the correct solution,each question answered according to the questioner's own level of spiritual development.All had their doubts dispelled,their hearts suffused with peace and their beings uplifted in the presence.This book is a truthful chronicle of such happenings. Reflecting the warmth,the humour and the deep spiritual atmoshere generated by the Master's presence,this work is a treasure-house for all who seek the Highest Truth.Sri Bhagavan's teaching,Self-enqiry,is the core of the work.However,doctrinal questions from the various faiths,Hindu,Christian,Buddhist,Theosphical etc.,have also been answered by the Maharshi.His explanations have revealed the common thread underlying all faiths and the absolute unity in the spiritual quest,irrespective of the diverse paths encountered on the journey to the Highest Goal