Vichara - Self Enquiry, Who am I?

"The pristine, pure mind of the Master that speaks through this profound volume is bound to bring us to an awakening into the most obvious yet hidden truth of our own existence." -- Pravrajika Divyanandaprana, Sri Sarada Math, Ramakrishna Sarada Mission, in Delhi

Vichara offers a fresh and focused exploration of Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi's most profound teaching: Self-enquiry. It also provides an intimate glimpse into life at the Ramana Ashram in 1936, a period when Bhagavan's teachings also began reaching Western seekers.

Following the success of the first volume, Aham Sphurana - A Glimpse of Self-Realisation, this second volume delves deeper into the practice of Self-enquiry, which Bhagavan described as the fastest and most direct path to Self-realisation. Through a careful selection of his teachings, Vichara reveals how Self-enquiry dissolves the ego, bringing the seeker face-to-face with their True Nature. This book stands out as an essential guide of timeless insights into Bhagavan's most potent path to the Self, unlocking the transformative power of Self-enquiry.

In 1936, at fifty-six years old, Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi was a vibrant and active Master, embodying pure Self-knowledge. Born in 1879, he is one of the most renowned and recent of India's great Sages, Saints, and Spiritual Masters. At just sixteen, he experienced a spontaneous awakening, leaving his home in Madurai to live at the sacred mountain of Arunachala in Tiruvannamalai, where he taught and guided seekers until his passing in 1950. His luminous presence shines through this profound book, offering transformative wisdom for those on the path to spiritual awakening.