Autobiography of an Absolutist

Book Detail:

• Author: Nataraja Guru
• Brand: D.K. Printworld Pvt. Ltd.
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of Pages: 161
• Release Date: 30-08-2011
• Model Number: 1
• Part Number: 1
• EAN: 9788124605646
• Package Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.9 x 2.3 inches
• Languages: English

Book Description:

This book provides an in-depth exploration of the guruhood of Nataraja Guru, a figure whose approach to spirituality and philosophy stands apart from traditional notions. Nataraja Guru’s guruhood is rooted in an absolutist understanding of truth, which does not conform to the relativistic or social norms commonly seen in the conventional guru-disciple relationships. Rather, his philosophy presents a modern and universal model, far beyond the conventional patterns of the Upanishadic or ashramic systems.

The book highlights Nataraja Guru's deep philosophical insights and the unique form of guruhood he created, which is adaptable to a globalized world. Nataraja Guru's teachings, emphasizing pure principles of understanding, aim to remove delusions and superstitions in the philosophical and religious realms. The work goes beyond the popular aspects of yoga, offering a profound analysis of yoga as a perennial science of dialectics.

In the book, the reader will find Nataraja Guru’s bold interpretations and his transformative ideas, which break new ground in the understanding of Indian spirituality. His teachings offer clarity and practicality, encouraging an immediate relationship with real-world situations, not based on blind faith, but on reasonable understanding.

About the Author:

Nataraja Guru was a renowned philosopher and spiritual leader who sought to revitalize traditional Indian spiritual teachings in a modern context. His approach to guruhood was unconventional, emphasizing reason and understanding over blind faith and ritual. He was deeply influenced by his own teacher, Guru Narayana, and continued the work of breaking through the orthodox patterns of Indian spirituality. Nataraja Guru’s philosophical contributions have had a lasting impact on the study of Indian thought, particularly in clarifying the often complex expressions of Indian philosophy and spirituality.