In Quest of God
50 Years on the Direct Path of Ramana Maharshi
$76.71
- Paperback
218 pages
- Release Date
17 December 2026
Summary
This is an introduction to the legendary 20th century Indian sage, Ramana Maharshi, told through the personal voice of Sharon Maas’ own 50-year spiritual journey following his teachings. This book introduces Ramana to Western readers in a relatable and personal format.
Ramana Maharshi is recognized in Hindu/Vedantic circles as a Maha-rishi—Great Sage. He was the most significant 20th-century figure in the Vedantic tradition and has gained prominence in recent…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781966608578 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1966608578 |
| Author: | Sharon Maas, David Godman |
| Publisher: | Monkfish Book Publishing Company |
| Imprint: | Monkfish Book Publishing Company |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 218 |
| Release Date: | 17 December 2026 |
| Dimensions: | 152mm x 229mm |
Critics Review
“I recognize in Sharon a spiritual fellow traveler whose passion to imbibe and practice Ramana’s teachings compelled her to cast herself off from her western moorings and embark on an immense and perilous pilgrimage that culminated in a new life in Tiruvannamalai…. I feel I have established a gurubhai (disciples of the same Guru) connection with you. It was a genuine pleasure immersing myself in your life’s story.” —David Godman, author of Be as You Are: The Teachings of Sri Ramana Maharshi
“In Quest of God gives readers an inkling of what it was like in the early 1970s when a new wave of Western seekers was attracted to Tiruvannamalai, the Tamil town where the ashram of Sri Ramana Maharshi is situated. It was a different world from the hustle and crowds today and charmingly introduces us to the simplicity and challenges faced by those who followed the initial waves of discovery by Paul Brunton, W.Y. Evans Wentz, Arthur Osborne, and other pioneers in quest of something greater which could not be satisfied by the stock intellectual answers provided by the then Western culture and religion.
“Sharon Mass has a marvelous gift of making us see with fresh eyes and wonder how her own quest unfolded in the context of that time and how as her life progressed, she faced and absorbed the lessons her initial years at Sri Ramana Ashram and Arunachala gave her. It is a story of bravery and hope in the midst of seemingly intractable challenges. The book is a wonderful addition to the ever-growing literature about Ramana Maharshi and the implications and consequences to one who dedicates their life to the path.” —Christopher Quilkey, former editor of The Mountain Path, the official magazine of Ramanashram
Sharon Maas
Sharon Maas was born in Guyana in 1951 and attended school in England before embarking on a career in journalism. She has lived in various countries including India, Germany, France, and the U.S., and has consistently returned to Ramanashram in India. Her debut novel was published by HarperCollins, London, in 1999. She has since published sixteen more historical fiction novels with Bookouture and Storm. Sharon Maas currently resides in Ireland.
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