Nisargadatta Maharaj

7 books

About the Author

Nisargadatta Maharaj, a revered Indian spiritual teacher born in 1897 in Maharashtra, rose from humble beginnings as a shopkeeper to become one of the 20th century's most profound voices in Advaita Vedanta. Discovered and mentored by his guru Siddharameshwar Maharaj, he attained self-realization at age 50 and spent his later years guiding seekers from his modest Bombay tenement. Through direct, uncompromising dialogues, Nisargadatta emphasized the illusory nature of the ego and the eternal reality of the true self, urging practitioners to transcend identification with the body and mind. His teachings, preserved in intimate conversations, continue to inspire those on the path to non-dual awareness, offering timeless wisdom on liberation and the essence of existence.

Common genres

Philosophy Religion Self-Help Spirituality

Writing style

Direct Profound Non-dualistic