An introspective man. A mysterious young woman who expounds spiritual wisdom. Set on the banks of the sacred river Ganges, in Rishikesh in the foothills of the Himalayas in northern India, is a dialogue: an improvisation on the ancient Indian spiritual philosophy 'Advaita Vedanta', known in the West as 'Non-duality'.

Non-duality asserts the essential oneness of the individual self with God, the one cosmic Self, an infinite ocean of Pure Consciousness and Being, pervading the universe and transcendent to it. The nature of this one true Self or Reality is infinite and unconditional love and bliss. To experience it as the Ultimate Truth is Self-realisation or Enlightenment.

The word "jugalbandhi" comes from the Indian classical music tradition, wherein two musicians improvise in response to each other. Here, that same spirit of dialogue unfolds between two protagonists as a profound and thought-provoking improvisation based on fundamental spiritual Truth, revealing its sweeping implications for living and being in the world.

Jugalbandhi Self calls one to re-examine that most fundamental, pivotal question: "Who am I?" It is an inquiry into who we truly are, beyond thought, body, and identity. It is a contemplative dialogue on non-dual spirituality — an exploration of Self, consciousness, and being.

Whether you come from a background in Advaita Vedanta, Zen, Sufism, Christian mysticism, or no tradition at all, the dialogue is written to be accessible, inspiring, and alive. And you may emerge with a deeper and richer appreciation, a profound respect and reverence, for the Self.

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Whether you approach this book through philosophy, spirituality, or simple curiosity, Jugalbandhi Self invites you to look inward to rediscover that most fundamental spiritual Truth - the existence of the Self - and harness its most sweeping implications for life and living.

Authored by Rahil Mundkur.