From Consciousness to Consciousness

by Ramesh S. Balsekar

A rare peak into the heart of the guru-disciple relationship through a series of letters between the renowned Advaita Master, Ramesh S. Balsekar and two of his ripest disciples.Ramesh reveals himself to be a Living Master who sparkles with wit, compassion and wisdom as he undertakes the impossible task of putting into words that which is beyond the mind's understanding.This is a much anticipated reprint of a long out-of-print title.

80 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1989

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.