I am free of desire or fear because I do not remember the past or imagine the future. Physical death will make no difference in my case. Do not talk to me about past and future–they exist only in your mind. Maharaj: What have you to wait for when it is already here and now? You have only to look and see. Questioner: It will take much time if I just wait for self-realization. His terse but potent sayings are known for his or her ability to trigger shifts in consciousness, just by hearing, or even reading them.” The following is an excerpt from the book: “Like the Zen masters of old, Nisargadatta’s style is abrupt, provocative, and immensely profound - cutting to the core and wasting little effort on inessentials. Robert Powell described Nisargadatta as follows. He only spoke in Marathi and would use translators for Foreigners. Of course, this was after gaining most of the aspects of his teachings. He would even throw them out if he felt they overstayed their welcome. He liked to contend against his disciples. Unlike others, He chain-smoked them as he gave his teachings. He did it by making and selling cigarettes. Nisargadatta Maharaj wasn’t a stereotypical guru. He continued to conduct his Satsangs until he died in 1981. He used to conduct these Satsangs from his apartment located in Bombay (Mumbai). Nisargadatta Maharaj carried Satsang or spiritual teachings. The book is in the classical Q and A format which is a standard in most of the non-dualist genre.

He is also considered as one of the most profound avant-garde masters of the Hindu school of Advaita Vedanta. “Moksha” or “Mukti” stands for “enlightenment” in Sanskrit. Many consider him to have attained the Ultimate state of “moksha”. He worked as a shopkeeper within the slums of Bombay as he was not educated until he died in 1981. He lived a simple life, fulfilling his duties as a husband. Nisargadatta Maharaj was born as Maruti Shivrampant Kambli.

To put it in his own words, “being this or that, here or that, then or now,’ but timeless being.” His teachings included that the mind must recognize and penetrate its state of being. He helped them understand the timelessness of being. He took charge to guide the individuals to an understanding of their true nature. The Guru’s only concern was with human suffering and thus the ending of suffering. They used to seek his guidance in destroying false identities. Many followers visited him from around the world. Nisargadatta Maharaj is a renowned Indian spiritual teacher. “I Am That” is a compilation of transcribed talks of the teachings of Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj.

I am that book by nisargadatta maharaj