Reading Circle
“Be As You Are – Teachings of Ramana Maharshi” (Edited by David Godman)
with Debashish
There has been many books written and published on Ramana Maharshi’s teachings, but for me this book stands out. Very logically compiled and produced keeping in mind the various kinds of readers. In a Q&A format, where the disciples and seekers ask questions and Ramana Maharshi responds. The questions are coming from people who don’t quite understand the teachings very well, so the degree of complexity is less. The use of words, the explanation of the philosophy is very easy and digestible by the common man.
There is only one place where we can find peace, and that is the “Self”. The Self or the consciousness, is the only reality. The world and its movements are an illusion, and aren’t to be taken seriously, the sage says. This is the principle teaching. Rest is upto us how much can we grasp of this.
Ramana Maharshi never lets the seekers get carried away or distracted. With his hard direct response style, he is always telling the truth unfiltered and unmasked. That is why he became so widely popular. He did not fear to tell the truth the way it is, and that is why he is one of the greatest spiritual teachers the world has ever seen.
I welcome you to join the reading circle to know this life changing wisdom, which is a sure shot way to reach a place of peace and tranquility. Below is what we undertake in the circle –
*Starting meditation with some soothing music
*Listening to audio clips of wisdom texts
*Collective book reading
*Discussion & Q&A
*Closure oil lamp guided meditation with lights off
These classes do not require advance registration (drop-in). This activity is on Donation basis. If you need more information, you can contact Debashish by phone or Whatsapp (+91 7678208825) or write to serendipityauroville@gmail.com
Classes Timing:
Wednesday 6 to 7pm
About the Facilitator
After a long journey of rise and fall in life, one thought has firmly taken abode in me.
Peace and harmony is what every human being is looking for. After much contemplation
and exploration, I can say that the only way to arrive at this goal is through a radical
spiritual transformation within us.
Frankly, there is no other way!
With this understanding, for many years I have catapulted myself into vast ocean of
spiritual literature written by enlightened teachers, philosophers and thinkers from all
over the world, dead and alive. Consequence? My heart is filled with gratitude and love
for all these Gurus who have shown me true light. The magnitude of perseverance and
wisdom that our spiritual masters carry is unimaginable. Not only has their work helped
me understand the dilemma called the “Human Mind”, but also transformed my life for
good when it comes to practical day to day living. For last 2 years, I have been hosting
book reading circles here in Auroville, in an attempt to create high vibrational spiritual
spaces through collective reading of spiritual texts and guided meditation. The immense
response that people have given to these reading circles, overwhelms and motivates me to
keep going with this endeavor, bringing more wisdom books in the forefront and innovative
ways to create a meditative atmosphere.
With this note, I welcome all of you to join my reading circles. Looking forward to meet
you.
Love Debashishs.