A Request To Shri Harsha--ji!-Back to Truth ... some details!

[Guest guest]

Dear all :

 

Dennisji's book is now available on Amazon.com.

 

Good news!

 

Back to the Truth: 5000 years of Advaita (Paperback)

by Dennis Waite (Author)

 

THIS BOOK WHICH WAS ORIGINALLY PRIZES AT $49.95 iS ON SALE NOW -

Price IS : $32.97 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver

Shipping. Details You Save: $16.98 (34%)

 

THIS WILL MAKE A WONDERFUL EASTER GIFT !

 

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Editorial Reviews

 

Book Description

Advaita is a spiritual philosophy based on the Upanishads, older

than most other religious systems we know about but also the most

logical and scientific in its approach. This book is a systematic

treatment of Advaita which demystifies it, differentiating between

approaches and teachers, enabling you to decide which approach is

most suitable for you. It compares the scriptures of traditional

Advaita with the words of contemporary sages and neo-Advaita. Should

we ignore the mind? Is the world real? Is there anything we can do

to become enlightened? These questions and many more are addressed,

with explanations given in their own words from those who discovered

the truth. A massively comprehensive, definitive work.

 

 

*********************************************************************

 

i have just ordered my copy today ! 600 pages ! quite a lot of

reading to do! but i can use this book as an instrument of

relaxation when i get tired of channging the 'nappies' and preparing

the'bottles' for the newborn!

 

" While deluded, one is used by this body; when enlightened, one uses

this body. "

 

Enjoy!

[Guest guest]

advaitin , " dhyanasaraswati "

<dhyanasaraswati wrote:

>

> Dear all :

>

> Dennisji's book is now available on Amazon.com.

>

> Good news!

>

> Back to the Truth: 5000 years of Advaita (Paperback)

> by Dennis Waite (Author)

>

> THIS BOOK WHICH WAS ORIGINALLY PRIZES AT $49.95 iS ON SALE NOW -

> Price IS : $32.97 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver

> Shipping. Details You Save: $16.98 (34%)

 

 

Why is this book so expensive???

 

Is Sir Dennis Waite more interested in spreading

a 5000 yaers old philosphy to more people or

is he more interested in making money for himself???

 

Why should we support such an endeavour?

Should we support it just because he is " one of us " ???

 

 

I ask this in the spirit of truth, sincerity,

honesty, open-ness, courage and curiosity and

not with any malice, disrespect or ill intention.

I hope you would be able to treat and answer it

in same way.

 

 

Why this book must be so expensive - especially

if it is just a collection and translation of

a " knowledge " that has been available for 5000

years???

 

Regards,

ac

 

[...]

[Guest guest]

Dear adithya-ji:

 

You ask

 

( Why is this book so expensive???)

 

Expensive ? This is a relative term ! i pay on sale $49.99 for a

pair of brand name jogging shoes! Shoes wear and tear after

sometime. But a book is a lifelong investment . You can read it and

reread it. Not only that! you can lend it to your family and

friends - so more people benefit from reading the book! whereas the

$49.99 shoes you buy , only you can use it ! after that it is ready

to be discarded! but a book , you can always donate it to a

libraryor bequeathe to your children.

 

here is another deal! if you buy this book of Dennisji with How TO

meet yourself and Find True Happiness , you pay only $51.18

so, adithyaji , your unit cost comes down! you get two books for

$25.34 cents each ? you save money ? would you like to do that ?

 

I think nobody writes books on Advaita to make money. If that was

the motive, SRI DENNIS WAITE would have chosen a sexier 'topic' ( A

MORE MARKETABLE TOPIC)

 

you ask :

 

( Is Sir Dennis Waite more interested in spreading

a 5000 years old philosphy to more people or

is he more interested in making money for himself???

 

Why should we support such an endeavour?

Should we support it just because he is " one of us " ???

 

YES! you should support Sri Deenis waite not only because he is one

of us but because he is One among the many who has taken the time

and effort to put together 600 pages of a *priceless* Ancient

wisdom , which is timeless !

 

YOU THEN CONCLUDE

 

( I ask this in the spirit of truth, sincerity,

honesty, open-ness, courage and curiosity and

not with any malice, disrespect or ill intention.

I hope you would be able to treat and answer it

in same way.)

 

I AM GLAD YOU ASKED ! you are quite right. This is not a 'cheap'

book in more than one sense. My answer is what is 'high price' when

considering the in depth knowledge you will gain about a priceless

time honored philosophy.

 

adithyaji , if you go to amazon.com, you will see that \you will

have to pay $69.95 for the following

book

 

Erotic Spirituality and the Kamasutra by Wendy Doniger (Audio CD -

Oct 2003) - Unabridged

Buy new: $69.95

 

Wendy Doniger is an honorable woman. SHE IS SPIRITUALLLY MINDED

TOO !! She is selling her book for double the price on a subject

that is less 'spiritual'

 

The point is this ! We are all here to help and support each other.

 

Anyway, here is an announcement! Anyone who writes an impartial

review on this book on amazon.com , i will pay $100.00 as a reward

money . any takers ? But the review must be fair and honest and

written in good english!

 

 

love and blessings

[Guest guest]

advaitin , " dhyanasaraswati "

<dhyanasaraswati wrote:

>

> Dear adithya-ji:

>

> You ask

>

> ( Why is this book so expensive???)

>

 

>

> Anyway, here is an announcement! Anyone who writes an impartial

> review on this book on amazon.com , i will pay $100.00 as a reward

> money . any takers ? But the review must be fair and honest and

> written in good english!

>

>

> love and blessings

 

Namaste, Dhyanasaraswatiji

 

Even before you made the announcement, I had decided to review the

book in Amazon.com! Of course I have still to get the book! I will.

 

With regards,

profvk

[Guest guest]

dhyanasaraswati wrote:

> Wendy Doniger is an honorable woman. SHE IS SPIRITUALLLY MINDED

> TOO !! She is selling her book for double the price on a subject

> that is less 'spiritual'

>

>

Dear Dhyanasaraswati-Ji:

 

In the essence of Advaitic knowledge, all distinctions between more spiritual

and less spiritual are lost.

 

Dear AC-Ji, there can be nothing inherently wrong in making money by " selling "

ancient wisdom by writing books on it. In order to live in this world, one has

to make money by some profession or trade. So why not by writing books on

ancient wisdom? Sri Krishna emphasizes in the Bhagavad-Gita that one's attitude

is the primary issue. We are taught to act but without being attached to the

fruits of action.

 

As you know, the essence of Advaita is an open secret. All it requires is a

certain maturity of mind. Anyone who is seriously interested can find everything

they need and put into practice. All the works of Sri Ramana, for example, can

be downloaded for free. Ramanashram has also made available dialogs and talks

with Sri Ramana are freely available.

 

Perhaps you would like to see Sri Dennis-Ji in a langoti, living on donations,

and giving his books away for free.

 

But these are only your own expectations. Other people, including those

depending on Sri Dennis-Ji financially may have different expectations. How can

one meet the diverse demands and requirements of so many people? One cannot.

Therefore, it is best to follow one's dharma and allow people to have whatever

opinion they cherish.

 

Some people enjoy reading books and others enjoy writing them. As in the blog

publishing area, I can assure you that good writing and editing takes time.

 

In the relative world, time remains as the constant background. We don't know

whether we are moving through time or time is moving through us. Our real nature

is independent of time but books are written within the framework of time.

 

In the west, there is a saying. " Time is money " . In India we say, " Beeta Waqat

Na Vapas Aya " (Time that is gone does not come back). All of these sayings

indicate that in the relative world, Time has much value.

 

It is up to each person to put value on their time and work. The impersonal law

of supply and demand takes care of the rest. If the work is valued by others,

many people will pay for it. If the work is not valued by others, fewer people

will pay for it.

 

There is a beautiful saying from the scriptures that Sri Ramana liked. It goes

something like, " If you have known everything but not the Self, what have you

really known....If you know the Self, what else is there to know? "

 

 

Love and Namaste to all

Harsha

[Guest guest]

Harshaji writes :

 

( In the essence of Advaitic knowledge, all distinctions between

more spiritual and less spiritual are lost. )

 

True! There are many paths to Enlightenment including the left

handed path of Tantric Sex.( which is what Wendy Donnigar's book is

all about)In the West, Tantra sells like hot cakes . The very fact

that sri Dennis chose 'advaita' as a topic for his book proves to me

that making money was *NOT* THE PRIMARY objective.

 

the Harashaji , you go on to argue

 

( As you know, the essence of Advaita is an open secret. All it

requires is a certain maturity of mind. Anyone who is seriously

interested can find everything they need and put into practice. All

the works of Sri Ramana, for example, can be downloaded for free.

Ramanashram has also made available dialogs and talks with Sri

Ramana are freely available.)

 

IF THAT IS SO THEN HARSHAJI , WHY DO YOU HAVE A BLOG SITE AND A BIG

GROUP DEVOTED TO SRI RAMANA'S TEACHINGS? In fact , if i recall

correctly , not too recently , when a big group on 'ramana' closed

down, you were quick to seize the opportunity and asked people not

to despair and join your group.

 

You say

 

( Perhaps you would like to see Sri Dennis-Ji in a langoti, living

on donations, and giving his books away for free. )

 

Believe me, nothing is free.There is a saying 'it cost a nation a

lot to keep Mahatma gandhi poor.' When i was in Ramana ashram , i

spent a lot of money on books and other paraphernalia and made

donations to the ashram. Ashrams do not run on 'love' and 'THIN

AIR '

Let me ask you this , Harsha. You always ASK e members here whether

you can post their messages on your web site when all you can do is

to easily provide a 'link' to the Advaitin site ON YOUR BLOG.

 

We all have our reasons for doing the things we do.

 

The reason why i support Dennisji is, for the first time in the

history of Advaitin group, he removed all the restrictions

surrounding moderation and made 'freedom' of expression possible. It

is because of his liberal outlook, you and i are able to express our

views so freely and fearlessly. That is the hallmark of a true

advaitin - be Fearless!

 

ANYWAY , MAY I SAY

 

" To write what is worth publishing, to find honest people to

publish it, and get sensible people to read it, are the three great

difficulties in being an author. "

 

Harshaji, if you need people to support you and your blog , you need

to show the same consideration.

 

love and blessings

[Guest guest]

Would all members please desist from all further discussions relating to

this book. Any specific comments should be addressed directly to me.

 

Many thanks.

Dennis

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Dear Sri Dhyanasaraswati-Ji:

 

I am unable to follow most of what you have said and how it relates to

my post. I have the highest respect for Sri Dennis-Ji and what he has

offered is his labor of love.

 

Namaste and Love to all

Harsha

 

 

dhyanasaraswati wrote:

> Harshaji writes :

>

> ( In the essence of Advaitic knowledge, all distinctions between

> more spiritual and less spiritual are lost. )

>

>

[Guest guest]

Harshaji writes :

 

( I have the highest respect for Sri Dennis-Ji and what he has

offered is his labor of love.)

 

Precisely. That is why as Sri Ramji has so beautifully stated in his

wonderful post we should all offer our support and encouragement to

Dennisji by buying his Book and offer it to the local library. This

is the least we can do for a fellow Advaitin.

 

(As Ramji says " As a first step, those who can afford should go

ahead and order a copy of the book and donate it to a local library

as our service in spreading the message of Vedanta.)

 

My respect for Sri Ramji has tripled after i read these wonderful

words in his post :

 

( Those of the members who have been in the list for a longer

duration would have noticed Dennis-ji's generous contribution in the

promotion of Vedanta. Sri Dennis-ji along with Sri Greg-ji, Sri

Ananda-ji, Sri Frank-ji and other members with non-India background

are the true ambassadors of Vedanta. They are doing a great job in

spreading the message of Advaita by publishing books, contributing

to the list discussions and by maintaining home pages on Vedanta.

Their services are very much needed in spreading the message of

Vedanta so that the universal population gets the knowledge that

they deserve. We the members of the list from Indian origin are

very fortunate that these stalwarts who love and cherish Vedanta

have joined with us as a single family. Are we not obligated to

take the necessary steps to encourage and support their activities?)

 

To this exalted list may be added the names of other members such as

Michaelji , Peterji , Benji , Stig Lundgrenji etc etc etc etc whose

contributions have enriched this groups message board.

 

Harshaji , i do not know whether you call yourself an indian or a

non indian but i know you have some Indianness in your background.

You are also doing remarkable service in spreading the Message of

Sri Ramana's 'atma vichara' philosophy on your blog and on your web

sites. My suggestion to you is since you write so well( your English

is beautiful) and you are well versed in Ramana's philosophy , why

don't you review Sri Dennisji book in your blog site. This will be a

good promotion for Dennisji.

 

i would encourage our Anandaji to come forward and do the same . He

is articulate . He is also well versed in Advaita . After reading

Anandaji's posts , i was so impressed that i went and read all i can

on his guru Atmananda.Dennisji has given Swamji Atmananda's

teachings a pride of place on his website.

 

Let us join hands and support Dennisji in his noble endeavor.

 

Sri Ramji really made me very proud of him today. i am so glad to be

part of his group. my hearty blessings to him.