A Duet of One: The Ashtavakra Gita Dialogue

by Ramesh S. Balsekar

“How can knowledge be acquired? How can liberation be attained?...” So begins the Ashtavakra Gita – a dialogue between an earnest seeker of Truth (King Janaka) nd the enlightened sage Ashtavakra – as translated from the Sanskrit by Ramesh S. Balsekar.

In this book Ramesh reveals himself as a spiritual Master for the modern age. His insightful commentary unlocks the beauty and the mystery in this ancient text. He points us to the Understanding that is the true nature of us all. 

About the Author:

Ramesh S. Balsekar is 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. Ramesh has written over 20 books, and discusses the Indian philosophy of Advaita daily in Bombay, with visitors from around the world. The basic concept is that "all there is, is Consciousness"; all actions are happenings, the functioning of the Primal Energy, and not the doing by anyone. Ramesh frames the concepts in the context of daily living, speaking from his experience as a bank president and a family man.