A golden thread weaves through every dialogue in I Am That — an invitation to turn awareness inward and taste the ever-present “I am.” Rather than offering a neat checklist of exercises, Nisargadatta Maharaj hands over simple yet profound pointers that crack open the door to direct experience:

• Focus on the sense “I am.” In any moment, pause and feel the raw presence before thoughts or sensations label it. It’s like hitting rewind on your mental chatter and landing smack in the source of “being.”
• Ask “To whom do these thoughts arise?” This tiny question dissolves the assumed thinker. It’s a classic self-inquiry move that leaves no room for psychic clutter.
• Watch sensations and emotions as if they were passing scenes in a movie. No need to judge or chase them—just notice. Over time, the observer and the observed begin to shed their disguise.
• Abide as pure awareness. Whenever the mind drifts into future fears or past regrets, gently guide it back to the still point of presence. The instruction is so deceptively simple that it often feels like an inner cheat code.

Although not packaged as a modern “workshop,” these pointers have inspired countless retreats—from silent satsangs in the Himalayas to guided “consciousness hacking” meetups in Silicon Valley. In today’s world, where meditation apps and mindfulness challenges trend on social media, Maharaj’s teachings stand out by demanding honesty rather than technique: no fancy rituals, just relentless attention to the ever-available “I am.”

Think of each reading session as a personal lab. Drop the search for exotic practices; everything needed sits in plain sight, right under the nose of everyday life. A moment spent truly noticing your own being becomes the grandest of exercises—and the only practice that really matters.