The True Self - Unlock the Chaos in You by Lokesh Babu
The True Self - Unlock the Chaos in You
by Lokesh Babu
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My Ratings 4.5/5
Synopsis
The True Self is a timeless journey of philosophical teachings from across history and all over the world. Told through the lens of Lokesh’s own life, from his troubled teenage years in India and the heartbreaking death of his mother, to the joy of fatherhood and his resilience in the face of illness, his recent time in India during COVID pandemic, caring for his father till his last breath, he became a witness to many things. This book offers a starting point for those asking the big questions in life: Who am I? Why am I here? And what is my True Self? His is a journey we can all relate to, and the peace he has found is one we can all attain.
A spiritual guide told in an honest, intimate style The True Self is a personal journey through universal wisdom. An annotated collection of philosophical texts, from ancient teachings to modern philosophy, about the purpose and meaning of life.
My Thoughts
Why are we here? Do we serve a greater purpose beyond the pleasure or satisfaction we get from our daily activities – however mundane or heroic they may be? Is the meaning of life internal to life, to be found inherently in life’s many activities, or is it external, to be found in a realm somehow outside of life, but to which life leads? In the internal view it’s the satisfaction and happiness we gain from our actions that justify life. The True Self - Unlock the Chaos in You by Lokesh Babu is one of an amazing book that I have read on modern philosophy. Serious, engaging, and so infectiously in love with its subject that I found myself racing to finish so I could start rereading every sentence twice...It is hard to imagine a better introduction.
I would recommend this book to anyone who has read any part of recent modern philosophy, and to anyone thinking of doing so as this would make a useful handbook and guide. Highly recommend! Profound, yet an easy and quick read. I will re-read this treasure trove of a book many times, no doubt.
Lokesh Babu the author and as alternatives (if so desired) to getting lost in the meanderings of his writings. He seems to have gone on adding and adding to them, rather then subtracting or refining his journey. Some effort is needed for the general reader to put his thought into context. Choose the context that suits your needs.
Highly Recommended!
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