I've read literally thousands of pages on books related to consciousness expansion and eastern spirituality. We are tremendously fortunate that such a being is speaking openly about his state. It is unique in its clarity, forthrightness, and transformative power. It is one of the Most Amazing book I've ever read.

I want to echo what another reader said :Read with courage. From the perspective of sheer knowledge this book wastes no paper. Give up all ideas about yourself and simply be.' The value of this book cannot be overstated I hold my copy very close and dear. It means you have no vested interests, either in the body or in the mind.' 'Self-remembrance, awareness of 'I am' ripens him powerfully and speedily. The water vibrates at the least disturbance, while the honey, however disturbed, returns quickly to immobility.' What is not poetically stated as such is given very directly: 'To know that you are neither the body nor mind, watch yourself steadily and live unaffected by your body and mind, completely aloof, as if you were dead. The book is full of deep metaphors pointing us beyond the mind such as: 'The personal needs a base, a body to identify oneself with, just as a colour needs a surface to appear on.' 'The mind exists in two states: as water and as honey. In a very direct, no-nonsense style, Nisargadatta spells it out. It quite simply is one of the best books on the Absolute (non-dual). I read it the first time in June of 2002.

Depend on nobody and nothing but proceed courageously and alone, knowing 'You are That'! Attaching to the book or to Nisargadatta will not bring freedom any nearer. Read with courage (once or twice), then put the book down and follow the recommendations - or let some self-inquiry happen naturally. Nothing is guaranteed, but if an addiction to words exists, it can almost be guaranteed that attachment to thought will continue. If the recommendations in this book are put into practice, a condition of ripeness may come about, the 'I' or 'me' (ego) may drop. One reader even stated an addiction to the book ('I've burned several copies').

I've seen too many reviews that seem to place emphasis on the book itself, or on Maharaj (who ALWAYS placed the emphasis back on the Self or Absolute, imploring the reader not to WORSHIP 'HIM'). But it should be recognized that although reading may spur an intuition of 'that which is beyond words', reading is not enough. I've had the book 'I Am That' for a long time, have read it many times (enough, I don't read it anymore) and highly recommend it.

I am that book by nisargadatta maharaj