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His own spiritual understanding, however, was far ahead of his. Paul brunton has very beautifully, logically and convincingly put forth the path of self enquiry as taught by the sage of arunachala, sri ramana maharshi and the rationale for following itthe path of wisdom is declared by most as the toughest path to realisation if followed in isolation so read it in that framework. A technique of spiritual selfdiscovery for the modern world. The book became a bestseller, and hurst afterwards stuck to publishing under this name. Paul brunton was one of a very small number of his generation to travel in india and tibet so extensively at a time when very few were doing so with such insight and discernment. Himself as such as light, and leaves you free to find your real self. Paul brunton, reflections on my life and writings, p. Ef15 secret path too graphic for young children, harlie.
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