Self-Knowledge

Self Knowledge, by Nome

First edition 2003 p. 481 + xvi paper

$29.00

Contains four sections: verses; essays; and transcriptions of satsangs; a letter and an older transcription. The entirety of this book deals with nondual Self-Knowledge and Self-inquiry, with emphasis on Ajata (no-creation) teachings of pure Advaita Vedanta. The verses are divided by spiritual themes into eleven mandalas. The essays read as three concise texts on Self-Realization and Self-inquiry. The final sections deal with a great number of spiritual topics in the light of nondual Self-Knowledge, inclusive of brief talks given by Nome and dialogues with many spiritual aspirants that occurred in the satsangs transcribed. Informative introduction by Sasvati.

A short sample from Mandala One, Being:

The Self is just Being.
It is not being this or that.
It is just Being.
Self-Realization is just Being.
It is not being this or that.
It is just Being.
Being knows no alternative.
The Self is just Being.


Being never changes its nature.
That which truly is never ceases to be.
That which ceases never actually is.
That which truly exists never changes.
That which changes never truly exists.
That which is changeless is without destruction.
The indestructible is only
That which is without creation.
The unborn is the undying.
The unchanging is alone Being.
Being never changes its nature.

The Self ever is
Just as it is.
There is no time
When Being is altered.
There is no time
When you are not the Self.
Primordial Being eternally is,
Is what you are even now.
Immutable Being is peace itself,
For there is no time
When Being is altered.
Just as it is,
The Self ever is.