This book offers a profound glimpse into the teachings and spiritual journey of Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj , a revered master of Advaita Vedanta and a disciple of Sri Siddharameshwar Maharaj from the Navnath Sampradaya . Born in Bombay in 1897 , Nisargadatta Maharaj lived a simple life as a businessman before embarking on an intense quest for Self-realization . After meeting his Guru in 1933, he pursued deep introspection, focusing on the pure sense of "I Am" -a direct path to discovering one's true nature. His teachings, free from religious dogma, emphasize self-inquiry, dispassion, and the immediacy of enlightenment . This edition includes Jean Dunn's insightful foreword , detailing Maharaj's later years, his interactions with seekers, and the evolution of his discourses-leading to seminal works like I Am That and Seeds of Consciousness . His powerful message- "You are the Self, here and now" -continues to inspire spiritual seekers worldwide.