Essence of Ribhu Gita forms the sixth section of the Sanskrit work known as Siva Rahasya. It is the teachings of Lord Siva in Mount Kailas to His devotee Ribhu, from whom the Gita derives its name. The ebook presented herewith consists of 122 verses from the original Tamil work, being a free translation into English prose, conveying the essence of the original, rather than a mere mechanical word for word translation.
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Essence of Ribhu Gita provides a gateway to one of the most revered Advaitic scriptures—the Ribhu Gita—by presenting its core teachings in a more accessible form. The original Ribhu Gita is a dialogue between the sage Ribhu and his disciple Nidagha, embedded in the larger scriptural context of the Shiva Rahasya. Renowned for its profound non-dualistic (Advaita) philosophy, the text relentlessly emphasizes the ultimate truth: the indivisible oneness of the Self and Brahman, the Absolute Reality.
In this distilled version, key verses and concepts are carefully selected and arranged to guide the reader through the central tenets of Advaita Vedanta. The book addresses the fundamental questions of existence—What is the true nature of the Self? How do we transcend the veil of illusion (Maya)? What is required to realize our inherent unity with the Absolute?
Readers are encouraged to move beyond intellectual understanding and engage in direct inquiry, contemplation, and meditation. The text urges seekers to question their assumptions, recognize the impermanent and insubstantial nature of the world, and turn inward to discover the unchanging, eternal awareness at the core of their being.
By stripping away elaborate commentaries and focusing on essential teachings, the Essence of Ribhu Gita helps both novices and seasoned spiritual aspirants grasp the text’s transformative potential. It serves as a practical guide, inspiring seekers to apply these insights in daily life and to cultivate the inner clarity, stillness, and discernment necessary for Self-realization.
Great work. Please do add sanskrit texts also.It shall be very helpful.
Regards n Thanks.
swami satyanand
Nice to allow downloading of such large collection of holy books of all religions.Grateful for such noble job.