An sixty-five page interview about the teachings of Ramana Maharshi covering all the important issues connected to the search for enlightenment. The recent posthumous popularity of Ramana, indeed his extreme fame, has created a need to separate myth from reality. This interview elucidates Ramana's relationship to the great Vedantic tradition in which his enlightenment occurred. It discusses the relative value of words and silence as a means of enlightenment, makes a clear distinction between Yoga and Vedanta, and informs the reader why enlightenment is not a special 'state' attained through transcendental methods. It also debunks the myth that no preparations and qualifications are necessary for enlightenment. Included is an in depth analysis of Ramana's 'death' experience which reveals the difference between Self realization and enlightenment.
For the intermediate or advanced seeker. A respectful but no-nonsense view of Ramana and Self realization.
