Silence is the Self - A Vedantic Realization

Chandra Sekhar Devulapalli

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Chandra Sekhar Devulapalli
23 September 2025

Oriental & Indian philosophy; Hinduism

Discover the timeless wisdom of Vedanta in this profound and beautifully woven exploration of the Self, silence, and spiritual awakening. Written by Dr. Chandra Sekhar Devulapalli, a physician whose decades of medical practice have brought him face to face with human suffering, resilience, and mystery, this book uniquely bridges healing and spirituality. Drawing from the wellsprings of the Upanishads (ancient Indian scriptures of self-realization), Bhagavad Gita, and other sacred traditions, this book brings ancient insights into conversation with the challenges of modern life. Through evocative parables, scriptural reflections, and heartfelt meditations, the reader is guided beyond the restless chatter of the mind and into the stillness of pure awareness-the luminous essence of Being that lies at the heart of every human experience. At its core, Vedanta teaches that the Self is not limited, fragmented, or bound by circumstance. Rather, it is eternal, radiant, and indivisible, shining undisturbed amid the ceaseless movements of time and change. The path to this realization is not found in outward striving, but in the gentle turning inward-toward silence, presence, and clarity. By unveiling the illusions of ego and duality, the seeker comes to rest in the unity of all existence, discovering freedom, love, and peace as the natural fragrance of the awakened heart. Written in an accessible yet contemplative style, this work is not a philosophical treatise alone, but a living guide for practice and transformation. It speaks equally to lifelong students of Vedanta and to those encountering its wisdom for the first time. Whether read slowly as daily reflection, or immersed in as a continuous narrative, the book serves as a companion on the inward journey-a reminder that the sacred is never distant but resides within, closer than breath, nearer than thought. For all who yearn for inner stillness, clarity, and a life of authenticity, this book offers both inspiration and practical guidance. It is a call to embrace the silence of the Self, to rest in the ground of pure Being, and to walk in the world with grace, compassion, and freedom. In the midst of uncertainty and change, it points to the unshakable truth: that our deepest nature is whole, luminous, and eternally free.

By: Chandra Sekhar Devulapalli
Imprint: Chandra Sekhar Devulapalli
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 21mm
Weight: 499g
ISBN: 9788269434439
ISBN 10: 8269434434
Pages: 302
Publication Date: 23 September 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Dr Chandra Sekhar Devulapalli is a physician and writer whose lifelong vocation has been to care for both the body and the spirit. Trained in medicine and seasoned by decades of experience in clinical practice, research, and teaching, his professional life has brought him into close contact with the mystery of life and the silence of death. These encounters have deepened his contemplative journey and shaped his approach to writing, where medicine and spirituality meet in quiet reflection. His engagement with Vedānta spans many years of study, meditation, and guidance from traditional teachers. Rather than seeking to produce a philosophical treatise, his writings arise from lived inquiry-an attempt to communicate, in simple and heartfelt language, the direct realization of silence as the ground of all being. The presence he has witnessed in patients at life's threshold often echoed the stillness spoken of in the Upaniṣads (the foundational wisdom texts of Vedanta), affirming the unity of ancient wisdom and lived experience. This book, Silence is the Self: A Vedāntic Realization, is his contemplative offering. It is not written to persuade or entertain, but to serve as a gentle guide inward-to the Self (Ātman), which is beyond concepts and unbroken by change. Drawing inspiration from the Upaniṣads, the Bhagavad Gītā, the teachings of Adi Śaṅkarāchārya, Ramana Maharshi, Swami Vivekananda, Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, and the quiet radiance of the Buddha, he offers reflections that point to the silence beneath thought and the wholeness beneath identity. Dr. Devulapalli lives in Sandnessjøen, Norway, where he continues his medical work while devoting time to writing and contemplation. His books arise from the same stillness they seek to evoke, crafted without haste, with reverence for simplicity, and always with the hope that they may serve as a mirror for the reader's own inward journey.

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