Publisher's Synopsis
Down the ages, this is the ultimate question that has intrigued aspirants on the spiritual path and has been addressed by renowned sages, time and again. In fact, it was the mainstay of the revered Indian sage, Ramana Maharshis teaching the core of which was the spirit of continuous self-inquiry. When this question arose within me, writes Santosh Sachdeva, my body-mind organism embarked on a roller coaster journey into the subtler realms of existence. I have always held that seeing is believing, and was given a step-by-step visual knowledge that would lead me to the answer. This involved the transformation of my mental, emotional and physical bodies through the practice of Kundalini Yoga and then through Bhakti Yoga, Dhyana Yoga and Jnana Yoga. Santoshs illustrations are based on experiences in her meditations. They are supported with validation of her experiences by various Masters who have also addressed the question of Who am I? in their writings. Bringing together the streams of Kundalini Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Dhyana Yoga and Jnana Yoga, Who am I? serves as a guide to the infinite possibilities hidden in us and the larger spiritual-scape that opens with self-discovery. About the Author Santosh Sachdeva was born in Sialkot, now in Pakistan. Along with her parents, two sisters and a brother, she had to flee Sialkot in the aftermath of partition in 1947. The family eventually settled in Mussoorie, a hill-station in India, nestled in the Himalayan foothills. Right from her childhood, Santosh was exposed to mystical subjects as her father had an affinity for holy men (sadhus) travelling to and fro from the Himalayas. These men in saffron robes became a familiar sight at her house and Santosh grew up in an atmosphere graced by them. In the evenings, the house would resonate with the rhythmic sounds of mantras chanted by these sadhus. Santosh was thus influenced by them, and also by her parents from whom she learnt the value of believing that life is only positives. Thus, Santosh grew up in an environment which was naturally conducive to spiritual unfoldment. Santosh was educated at the Convent of Jesus and Mary in Waverly (Mussoorie) and finished her college education from Delhi University (India). She was married to the Late Ajeet Sachdeva, a well-known figure in Indian Advertising. After the death of her husband, Santosh took up the dual challenge of raising a family and running a business in Mumbai (India). It was only as recently as 1995, after her son took over the family business, that Santosh turned to Mental Physics (Brahma Vidya). She started attending the course conducted by Justice M. L. Dudhat of the Bombay High Court. This year marked the beginning of a significant period in her life. Little did she understand how this would completely change her life, bringing on a profound obsession with meditation and a surrender to the Higher Forces. She now continues to live with equanimity, a full life, even in semi-retirement. She hopes that her story will help validate similar experiences of others in meditation, and especially inspire young students to fearlessly undertake the spiritual journey.
