{"product_id":"surrendering-to-the-self-laude-9781787385382","title":"Surrendering to the Self: Ramana Maharshi's Message for the Present","description":"The Indian sage Ramana Maharshi (1879-1950) is perhaps the most widely known Indian spiritual figure of the last century, second only to Gandhi. This new book offers a fresh introduction to the Maharshi's life and teachings, intending to situate him within the non-dualistic traditions of Hinduism. It also delves into themes and questions particularly relevant to the spiritual crisis and search for meaning that have characterized, in various ways, both the modern and postmodern outlooks. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhile the Maharshi's background and frames of reference were traditional, the spiritual resonance of his teachings in today's world must also be recognized. The sage's message lies at the intersection of the contemporary search for Self-knowledge, and today's critical reflections on the foundations and limits of religion. Thus, the book comprises seven chapters that touch upon such central issues as the role of religion in Self-inquiry; the relationship between devotion and knowledge; the role and limitations of traditional forms; and the implications in our postmodern era of both the Maharshi's emphasis on surrender, and his basic question: \"Who am I?\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Patrick Laude\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1787385388\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781787385382\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Hurst \u0026amp; Co.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/01\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 328\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.77lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.51h x 5.62w x 0.87d","brand":"Patrick Laude","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44056519606527,"sku":"9781787385382","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_6824681f-5a66-4df8-8f65-90cb15a96262.jpg?v=1685041757","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/surrendering-to-the-self-laude-9781787385382","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}