The Truth Is

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Summary: Inspired
Review: I don't take any pride in being a hard-sell, but I am one. I thought this was the most inspired thing I'd read in maybe ten years or more. If you have any interest in advaita vedanta you won't be disappointed. This man was a direct disciple of Ramana Maharshi, generally considered to be the greatest master of the twentieth century, and you certainly get the feeling the torch was passed to another generation in Mr. Poonja. I found reading this to be like eating pure ice cream, very sweet, very nourishing, and you don't want to quit. The greatness of this lineage shines through every page. Genuine class is here and if your interest is deep, you'll resonate to it in a very happy way. Happiness dwells in these pages. Mr. Poonja's ability to bring you into his web of teaching is second to none. He was gifted at communicating the joy of his enlightenment and you won't be disappointed by meeting up with him in this book. You'll feel his good vibes welcoming you.

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Summary: Remembering a Great Man
Review: In the fall of 1994 I had the great priveledge of spending time with H.W.L. Poonjaji in Lucknow, India. It was a powerful, life-altering encounter. "The Truth Is," has allowed me to once again delve into the life and teachings of this great sage. This book includes a brief history about Papaji and provides a simple introduction to the path of "Self-inquiry." The love contained in this book, however, really begins to shine when it takes the reader into actual conversations between Papaji and the seekers and students who came to him for spiritual guidance. His answers, at times, turn into poetry of the most profound kind. Elsewhere he will venture off into stories that on one hand teach about love and on the other shake and stir our souls. Throughout the book, Poonjaji approaches the central theme of his teachings, that of knowing the Self, from many different angles. This volume does a beautiful job of compiling these many excerpts of conversation into logical chapters enabling the reader to search for answers to their own questions for themselves. The topics range from "surrender" and "death" to finding the "Satguru" and the "Truth" that already exists in each one of us. For readers who have spent time with Papaji, this is a wonderful reminder of his loving presence. For those who never met him in person, "The Truth Is" gives us a chance to begin to know him in spirit, for as Poonjaji himself taught, his true identity, the Self, can never die.

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Summary: Clarity
Review: This book is an indication of, but not the truth of Papaji, the immense clarity he embodied shines through the pages, but he felt that to be live and in the moment is where truth is. The truth is that we are already free, no-one can sell us anything we need, or take anything we are, we are already complete. It must have been amazing to meet this man, he is like a tiger, ferocious in truth, but also big and cuddly, and everything in between and beyond. The message of these satsang excerpts will pick you up, throw you about, and play havoc with you. Great stuff!

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Summary: Your BEST third book on the spiritual journey
Review: This book is too deep for those who are new-comers to world of "Self", "Truth", "Consciousness". BUT, its the book you really want to read if you are familiar with above concepts and (Advaita) Vedanta. This book is written in prose intercepted with Q&A format. Truly, a wonderful and eye-opening book. You will love what the Truth Is.

Rating:
Summary: Clarity
Review: This book is too deep for those who are new-comers to world of "Self", "Truth", "Consciousness". BUT, its the book you really want to read if you are familiar with above concepts and (Advaita) Vedanta. This book is written in prose intercepted with Q&A format. Truly, a wonderful and eye-opening book. You will love what the Truth Is.