Confusion No More: For the Spiritual Seeker

by Ramesh S. Balsekar

Many spiritual seekers today are confused. They imagine enlightenment as a state of perfect peace entirely detached from worldly things, and feel disappointed or inadequate when they don’t attain that ideal. Ramesh S. Balsekar, a self-realized sage whose teachings have reached thousands, offers a down-to-earth message that corrects this misunderstanding. With eloquence and humor, he shows how spirituality and daily life can exist in harmony. We conquer our confusion when we accept that whatever exists in the moment is precisely as it’s supposed to be, according to the Cosmic Law that is forever beyond the grasp of the human intellect. With jargon-free simplicity, he explains how to find true peace by learning to perceive the oneness of all things.

Genres: Spirituality

273 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2003

About the author

Ramesh S. Balsekar was a disciple of the late Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj, a renowned Advaita master. From early childhood, Balsekar was drawn to Advaita, a nondual teaching, particularly the teachings of Ramana Maharshi and Wei Wu Wei. He wrote more than 20 books, was president of the Bank of India, and received guests daily in his home in Mumbai until shortly before his death.

Balsekar taught from the tradition of Advaita Vedanta nondualism. His teaching begins with the idea of an ultimate Source, Brahman, from which creation arises. Once creation has arisen, the world and life operate mechanistically according to both Divine and natural laws. While people believe that they are actually doing things and making choices, free will is in fact an illusion. All that happens is caused by this one source, and the actual identity of this source is pure Consciousness, which is incapable of choosing or doing.

Reviews

[John · Rating 2 out of 5]

If you have read any other of Balsekar's books, don't read another one. They are all just the same books in different order, not even rehashed. Definitely read one of his books though. My favourite one of his is The Essence of the Ashtavakra Gita. Maybe because it was the first one I read of his work. I do feel my spiritual search is ending though.

[Abhijeet Parihar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Most of the spiritual teachers talks about how destiny controls everything but never cared to deep dive into it.
Hindus in general have accepted the principle just as any other superstition but this books tries to prove it to you.

Its the basic illusion that you are the doer which in turn creates the self.
Buddha, Ramana Maharishi, Nisargdatta Maharaj and other mentioned the same thing.

There is no 'You' and therefore there cannot be the 'Other'.

[Jay Mulford · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing.

This book is so clear, filled with repetitions of the basic teaching. I can't emphasize this book enough. Read it through, if it's clarity isn't seen then read it again.

[GeeketteKathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Truly mind expanding!

[Abhishek Behl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Confusion no more!!!!!

[Frank Dobner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really good book for the essence of non-duality. I highly recommend it.

[Chris · Rating 5 out of 5]

An incredibly clear book that certainly does clear up a lot of confusion.

[Pankaj · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must read for all on inner journey.