The Aum OF All Things

The author, Ruzbeh Bharucha, is an ardent devotee of Shri Sai Baba of Shirdi. In the interminable depths of meditation, he was introduced to a particular meditation exercise. When he found out that this exercise was taught by a sage in New Delhi as well, he set off on a quest to meet him. The Aum Of All Things was thus borne. It narrates the charming story of the interactions between the author and the Delhi hermit, Dashrathbhai Atmaramdas Patel, lovingly called Bapuji. Bapuji discusses a variety of topics with the author. They talk about the creation of mankind, the afterlife, karma and true liberation. Bapuji talks about how spirituality is not about leading an austere life devoid of happiness, but rather how it is about using the power of knowledge and wisdom to liberate your soul. According to the author, the meditation technique he describes is of immense importance because it can bring about cosmic change and self-transformation. He mentions the obtuseness of material things, and