Gifts With No Giver: A Love Affair With Truth

by Nirmala

A free ebook of nondual spiritual poetry written from the Heart by Nirmala, who is a spiritual teacher in the Advaita tradition. These poems attempt to capture the undying presence of love in all of its forms. Let your soul be deeply touched by the Rumi-like words of a lover drunk with passion for the truth.Here is a sample poem:
truth is too simple for words
before thought gets tangled up in nouns and verbs
there is a wordless sound
a deep breathless sigh
of overwhelming relief
o find the end of fiction
in this ordinary
yet extraordinary moment
when words are recognized
as words
and truth is recognized
as everything else

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Genres: Poetry, Spirituality, Fiction, Canon

90 pages, Paperback

First published July 30, 2008

About the author

Who are you really? Are you your body. mind and personality? Or are you the spacious awareness in which they appear? Questions like these point us to the infinite Presence that is the true source of peace, happiness and fulfillment. Nirmala is a spiritual teacher in the Advaita tradition of nondual wisdom, and is the author of several engaging and practical books about our spiritual nature.

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http://endless-satsang.com/free

**Nirmala's website: http://endless-satsang.com

**Nirmala's blog: http://endless-satsang.com/nonduality...

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Nirmala offers a unique vision and a gentle, compassionate approach, which adds to this rich tradition of inquiry into the truth of Being. He also offers Nondual Spiritual Mentoring, or spiritual guidance, in one-on-one sessions either in person or over the phone. More information about mentoring sessions is here: http://endless-satsang.com/spiritual-...

"The beauty of this collection of Nirmala's talks and dialogues is that it covers much of the spectrum of spiritual awakening, from the initial experience of one's true nature to the practical challenges, which always call for a deeper seeing and deeper understanding of how spirit manifests as all of life and beyond. Within these talks and dialogues you, the reader, will find Nirmala to be a living invitation to look within. Nirmala welcomes whatever arises within the field of experience. In the midst of this welcoming is always an invitation to inquire deeply within, to the core of who and what you are. Again and again, Nirmala points the questions back to the questioner and beyond to the very source of existence itself--to the faceless awareness that holds both the question and the questioner in a timeless embrace." -from the Foreword by Adyashanti to Nirmala's book, Nothing Personal.

Reviews

[Edith Wangare · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved this poetry book. Are it up in a few hours. Written with such depth and insight 💛

“I never knew tears could feel so good until I opened my heart and found they come from the same source as boundless laughter.

Instead of burning my vision they bring beauty into focus.

Instead of burning my cheeks, they wash away dusty dryness I used to hide behind.

Let sorrow have me now, for surrender has freed me to savor the bittersweet nectar that flows in measureless abundance from within.”

Beautiful book... 4 stars ⭐️

[Aanchal · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.25*

[SmarterLilac · Rating 5 out of 5]

So great. A gentle, sincere, but uncompromising look at spiritual revelation and the life after. Some highlights:

"why fear this moment
when no thoughts come
at last I lie naked
in the arms of experience

why fear this moment
when no words come
at last I find rest
in the lap of silence"

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"where is absence of desire
once I dreamed there would only be bliss
now I am in awe of the ordinary"

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"love is a dream
that does not stop
when you awaken
but constantly surprises
no strong emotions
stirring up dust
and clouding your vision "

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"nobody is my lover
I searched for her for lifetimes
and finally noticed
she was always at my side
nothing is my heart's true desire"

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"no poem
no song
no ritual
captures the simple beingness of a stone
let alone a mountain of stone"

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"nothing seen is wasted
the sight of every eye
increases the range of vision
of that which sees
every sight is a gem"

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That last excerpt gives me chills. This book is long, and for some, maybe not 'sophisticated' enough for the several rereads I'm sure I will enjoy. But there is nothing but the truth the author promises in it (as least as I see it.) Terrific and entirely satisfying poetry.

[Kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Take my hand
feel the vital grip
that love lends to this flesh
listen to my voice
hear the catch in my throat
of awe that can't be expressed
gaze into my eyes
see tears welling up
as I recognize my long lost self in your smile
rest in my arms
find refuge in my embrace
until you know you are forever safe
join me now
here
where we have never parted

[D. Hilliard · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is poetry, but not exactly in the usual sense. The poems in this collection are simple, heartfelt, and yet deeply profound. These are poems that you can meditate to. They are outstanding as a collection, but each poem is worthy of being read alone and pondered over at any given sitting.


I keep this book in my car and often read a poem while waiting in line to pick up my kids from school.

[Marian Weaver · Rating 3 out of 5]

Urgh. Umm. squirms

I like poetry. I even like happy poetry. But there's only so much happy, fluffy, all-you-need-is-love crystal teabag stuff I can read, even in multiple sittings.

Thing is, Nirmala is good. So, while it's not my cup of herbal tea, I'd definitely recommend this to those who love to read poetry.

[Nataly Tiare · Rating 1 out of 5]

Poemas breves en estilo gurú (hablan sobre amor, el ser, el desprendimiento, etc.)

No sé si con la traducción pierde mucho, pero estuve a punto de quedarme dormida leyéndolo, pese a lo breve de los poemas. Rescataría uno que otro, pero en general el mensaje del autor, expuesto de esta forma, no me convence.

[Karuna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reading this book of poetry is for anyone who desires dropping into the heart and out of the ego. Read this out loud to your best friend or lover, and feel the words sink into your heart. Reminds me of Rumi's poetry.

[Karuna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reading this book of poetry is for anyone who desires dropping into the heart and out of the ego. Read this out loud to your best friend or lover, and feel the words sink into your heart. Reminds me of Rumi's poetry.

[Scott · Rating 3 out of 5]

On a book related podcast I heard a fella say something like this, "Just like cocktail hour every day I look forward to reading a poem once a day." I thought that was an interesting point of view so I thought I might try to read a poem a day too. So I started this book.

[Maggie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely my favorite poetry book. Everything was so relatable I found myself yelling "Exactly!!" or "Why doesn't anyone else get this?!??" while reading, if you're in the mood for comforting, interesting poetry, you're in the right neighborhood.

[Gina Lake · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful heartfelt spiritual poetry.

[Thomas Dunker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful spiritual poetry. Heart opening and wonderful reminders of our spiritual essence.

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautiful and heart-warming.

[Jennifer · Rating 3 out of 5]

a beautiful collection of spirtual poems! definately a keeper to re-read!

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this style of poetry!!! Beautiful! and thoughtful!

[Kathryn Parry · Rating 3 out of 5]

I found the poems to be a little strange.

[Loretta Miles Tollefson · Rating 5 out of 5]

These poems are beautiful, enlightening and uplifting. No matter what spiritual path you follow, these poems will enrich your heart.

[Rajiv · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book is full of poems and I am not fond of poems. I found it too boring and have found myself skimming a lot.

[Fernando G · Rating 3 out of 5]

Una perspectiva espiritual de la poesía y la búsqueda de la vacuidad.

[Gen Giggles · Rating 4 out of 5]

A nice set of poems. They do make one think.

[Cari · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautifully written.

[Bella · Rating 5 out of 5]

Poems from the deep ocean of wisdom

These are really beautiful poems I read after Rumi's poem. Simple, sweet and upto the point. If you happen to like this then something is already burning in you. Good collection. Thanks to author for giving it for free.

[Maryann Gestwicki · Rating 4 out of 5]

Your poems speak of the heart from a tender soul. Poems that I liked, 1,2,3,5,6,7,8,9,10,12,13,14,15,16,17, 20,22,23,24,28,30,33,35,39,40,42,46,48,49,52,54,55,56,57,58,61,63,64,66,67,69,70,71,72,73,76,80.

[Mandy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not what I expected

I was expecting to read an inspirational story about what someone went through. However, what I read was inspirational in itself. I'm sure in some way it was about losing and finding himself during the loss. It's a good read.

[Taria. Malmberg · Rating 5 out of 5]

My

[CJ Froom · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nice poems

I enjoyed reading your poetry. It was quite refreshing and enlightening. Thank you kindly for sharing you work with seller who have enjoyed reading it.

[Vinay Leo · Rating 2 out of 5]

I suppose to each person, the understanding of a poem varies. I did enjoy and understand a few of the poems. Like one that speaks of being satisfied in the moment that is now; or the one that talks of the good things in “not knowing”. They carried meaning, and they were beautiful.

But, for the most part, these poems were confusing. Yes, I could sense that the poems were talking of love. But to me, they spoke in riddles that were too hard to unravel.

I’ll not be re-reading it. But I feel, if the reader can unravel those riddles, they might enjoy it enough to read them again.