Illuminating Wisdom, Nurturing Presence

A translation of the priceless teachings from a Master of the Navnath Sampradaya tradition

Immerse yourself in the profound wisdom of one of the last true Masters of non-duality. "Selfless Self" is an extraordinary collection of conversations with Sri Ramakant Maharaj, a direct disciple to the renowned Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj, conveying the essence of the timeless teachings of the Navnath Sampradaya tradition.

This unique book guides readers through the fundamental questions of human existence - Who am I? Where do I come from? What is the nature of reality? - offering deep, transformative answers that transcend intellectual concepts.

Sri Ramakant Maharaj, like his predecessors in the lineage of Masters including Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj and Siddharameshwar Maharaj, points to the direct path to recognising one's true nature, beyond all limitations.

The original English text was edited by Ann Shaw, whilst the Polish translation has been prepared by another disciple of Sri Ramakant Maharaj; both were initiated into the Nath tradition, seeking only to faithfully convey the depth and power of their beloved Master's teachings.

For those seeking authentic spiritual wisdom, this book serves as an invaluable guide leading to the discovery of that which has always been present - the unlimited, unchanging reality beyond all concepts, time and space.

This practical guide presents Bagua Chun Gen Qigong, a very rarely taught and never before documented system designed to promote physical wellbeing and energy cultivation. Though deceptively dissimilar to typical health exercise practices, this versatile form of Qigong offers remarkably effective benefits across multiple dimensions of wellbeing.

The deliberate practices introduced in this work provide a clear pathway from fundamental techniques to more nuanced practices, making this art accessible to practitioners at all levels while preserving its authentic essence. Each exercise is presented with detailed instructions, common corrections, and progressive levels of practice to accommodate both beginners and experienced practitioners.

Drawing from training across multiple traditions, the author shares insights gained through years of study in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Japan, Indonesia, and Thailand. This experience is complemented by over two decades of Yoga practice learned from teachers in Japan and India, as well as certification as a Therapeutic Thai bodywork therapist and instructor through TTMA Japan.

Having taught this system in Tokyo and Vienna, and currently teaching in Seoul, the author presents these methods with practical applications for daily wellness. The system makes it particularly valuable for those navigating the challenges of contemporary life while seeking balance through traditional movement practices that deliver tangible results.

This spiritual memoir and contemplative exploration welcomes readers into the living wisdom of the ancient Navnath Sampradaya tradition. The author, having received formal initiation from Sri Ramakant Maharaj, shares insights from within this sacred lineage that flows through Matsyendranath, Gorakhnath, Siddharameshwar Maharaj, Nisargadatta Maharaj, Ramakant Maharaj and other Sages of this revered tradition.

Moving beyond mere philosophy or abstract concepts, this work gently invites readers into the heart of Self-inquiry through the direct, uncompromising pointers that have characterised this lineage for centuries. The author's journey from seeker to finder—and the quiet dissolution of both—reveals how the most profound truths reside not in distant spiritual realms but in the immediate reality closer than one's very next thought.

Drawing from personal experience within this tradition, the book offers a perspective on these timeless teachings that resonates with contemporary seekers. Neither diluted spirituality nor impenetrable esotericism, these pages convey the transformative essence that has illuminated the path for generations of sincere aspirants within this lineage.

The distinguishing quality of this work lies in its steadfast focus on direct recognition rather than gradual practice—a hallmark of the Navnath approach that cuts through spiritual materialism and transcends the mind's tendency to transform profound pointers into mere concepts. For earnest spiritual seekers who have grown weary of techniques and incremental approaches, this book serves as both gentle challenge and heartfelt invitation: to recognise what has always been present, to abide as what one truly is.

The journey offered is not from here to there, but from misunderstanding to recognition—a journey without distance to a destination one has never left.