Answers to the questions that beset most spiritual seekers, explained in a deeply profound but clear manner graspable by all.
One of Britain's best-loved mystic masters, a real life 'Indiana Jones' spiritual adventurer, Muz Murray (known as Ramana Baba in India)--whose own inner quest for spiritual 'treasure' led him to trek down the whole length of Africa, cross deserts, study with Sufi dervishes in Turkey and Iran, and live as a mendicant monk during three years of ascetic wandering in India--here distils the esence of his enlightened findings.
His fascinating visionary insights are shared in searching questions from his students and seekers on the spiritual path. His unveilings of knotty metaphysical problems make the most difficult ideas understandable to all. Written in a lively manner, with characteristic warmth and humour, the book pulls no punches and tells it like it is.
The author reveals the essential intiatic secrets of over thirty years of world-wandering, spiritual research and experience in many differing mystical traditions. The major methods of the Masters for spiritual development--which bring realistic results in on's own life an practice--are simply and clearly explained. Sharing the Quest inspires one with a sense of universal spirituality and the deepening awareness that the state of illumination is acheivable by us all.
Above all it shows a way to cultivate a spiritual lifestyle in this difficult world.
A loving, caring and uplifting book, which truly inspires and feeds the soul.
Excerpt
To allay any fears that my good reader may have, that because I am known mostly to dress in muted shades of orange, I must be touting for some dodgy pseudo-Hindu cult or other, let me say at the outset that I do not belong to any cult (and never have) nor do I proselytise for this or that particular Path. My way has always been to remain free to explore everything this mysterious universe has to offer us. Therefore I have always sought to assist others to open themselves by whatever means or spiritual practice most suited to their own natures.
My tendency is to see everything from all sides and to attempt a global understanding of spiritual life. How can I know the whole if I only view existence through the narrow slit of a single tradition? If we are strongly attached to any one philosophy or religion, especially to the extent where we are prepared to fight for it—either physically or verbally—then we can know without doubt that we are in bondage to illusion. We are fighting over castles in the air. Religious belief born of social conditioning is not a sound basis for spiritual knowledge or understanding. Those chained hand and foot to cultural concepts can make but little progress along the Path. At best they may shuffle along only to the destination—or style of 'heaven'—as designated by the keepers of that Path.
It is better to adhere lightly to any one system of belief, like a butterfly to a flower—as a mystic or a yogi adheres to the world, knowing that he may be gone from it at any moment.
Professional Reviews
A Treasure Trove of Inspiration
“A book for life enhancement, a practical manual for growth, a fireside companion and a renewable balm for the heart on each reading. It’s magic and lasting impression is due to the fact that it ‘touches those parts of the soul most other books don’t reach’—or even speak about. The author has no time for ‘preciously secretive’ esotericism and freely gives out many of the jealously guarded secret teachings of the sects and gurus with whom he has associated.
“Every chapter is a treasure trove of inspiration or practice... having appeal to both the head and the heart. A practical tool for the Western seeker bent on overcoming the stresses of the soul. Anyone troubled in spirit will get a boost from it. A book no sincere spiritual aspirant can afford to miss. Highly recommended!”
—Prof. Johannes Felbermeyer, Human Potential Resources Journal
A Sense of Authenticity
“A delightfully unstuffy book that abounds in humour. As I began to read, I started to experience an increasing feeling of excitement, to realise that he has made so many discoveries of major importance. Muz Murray has pursued the way of the mystic with tremendous rigour and determination. Every page of this book bears witness to the reality of his experience. Its essence undoubtedly lies in its sense of authenticity. He quotes St. Matthew: ‘And he taught as one having authority, and not as one of the scribes.’ And it is precisely that quality that makes Sharing the Quest such an exciting and absorbing experience.”
—Colin Wilson (Philospher), Resurgence Journal
An Amazing Book!
“What a truly amazing book! You won’t want put this one down in a hurry. Even when you’ve read it you’ll want to read it again. Not one word is wasted here. True, it is a book on self-development and spiritual awareness, but the style is almost hypnotic and the philosophy has been made so interesting that you want to know more—read more. It points out Man’s weaknesses, but it also points out the solutions. What’s more everything seems so achievable. This is a book to keep by you as you advance along the spiritual path, or even if you’re just starting, or thinking about it. Try it.”
—Foresight magazine (UK)
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