The Only Way To Live

by Ramesh S. Balsekar

Whatever I decide and do in any situation, depends on two factors: my genes and conditioning, which God has made. 

Whatever action I do will, of course, have its consequences – good, bad or indifferent – as judged by society, which I have to accept. 

The fact remains, however, that I cannot make a mistake. I cannot commit a sin.  Therefore I live like God, not afraid of living and not afraid of dying.

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.