Papaji: Interviews

by H.W.L. Poonja

Book Overview

Sri Poonjaji was born on October 13, 1910, in a part of the Punjab that is now in Pakistan. He had his first direct experience of the Self at the age of eight. He met his Guru, Bhagavan Sri Ramana... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0963802208
• ISBN13: 9780963802200
• Release Date: January 1993
• Publisher: Avadhuta Foundation
• Length: 305 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.

Customer Reviews

PAPAJI: INTERVIEWS

Reading the words of Papaji (also known as Poonjaji) is like eating a beautifully ripe mango. I won't even try to explain that ... but those who've eaten a beautifully ripe mango will understand what I am getting at. There is an ease about the way Papaji responds to the questions in this book, which in a way reminds me of Jean Klein (another great modern teacher of Advaita). His answers are often very simple and direct ... for instance: "Poonjaji, what is freedom?" .... to which he replies: "Freedom is to know your own fundamental nature, your own Self. Nothing else. Freedom is the easiest thing of all to get. You don't even need to think". I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in Advaita/Non-Duality. Papaji is one of the essential teachers to read, if you are interested in this subject (along with Ramana Maharshi, Nisargadatta Maharaj, Jean Klein and Ramesh Balsekar, to name but a few). Roy Whenary (author of 'The Texture Of Being')

Spiritual Quest Ends Here

This is one of the most illuminating spiritual books I ever read. Poonjaji was an enlightened disciple of Ramana Maharshi. In this book, various people ask Poonjaji questions regarding all kinds of spiritual matters. What comes from Poonjaji are priceless gems of spiritual wisdom which can only originate from the Supreme. The mind is nothing but thoughts. Without thoughts, there is no mind. And behind "no-mind" is the fountain of the Source we long for. It is right within us. We don't have to seek it somewhere else. By questioning "Who am I", one reaches the root of the thought from which arises all other thoughts. Poonjaji makes it so simple and so loving. His love, compassion and laughter emerge right through the pages of the book. My spiritual quest ended when I read Ramana Maharshi and Poonjaji. All questions were answered. The path was shown. No more complexities. If you believe me, this is the one book you must read. You will fall in love with Poonjaji.