For those who feel drawn to deepen the understanding opened by *I Am That*, it can be fruitful to stay close to Nisargadatta’s own voice first. Collections such as *Seeds of Consciousness*, *Prior to Consciousness*, and *Consciousness and the Absolute* present further dialogues that trace the sharpening of his teaching, from an emphasis on the sense of “I am” to a more radical pointing to the Absolute beyond even consciousness. These texts often feel more terse and uncompromising, yet they illuminate and reinforce many of the key themes that appear in *I Am That*. Some readers also turn to *The Nectar of Immortality* as another set of conversations on non-dual awareness, keeping the focus on the same living source.

Alongside these, works connected with Ramana Maharshi are frequently recommended as a complementary current within the same non-dual stream. Short pieces such as “Who Am I?” and more comprehensive presentations like *Be As You Are* or *Talks with Sri Ramana Maharshi* offer a systematic articulation of self-inquiry that can help organize and clarify what may appear scattered or paradoxical in Nisargadatta’s dialogues. Ramana’s style is often quieter and more methodical, which can balance Nisargadatta’s fierce directness while pointing to the same realization.

Classical Advaita texts also serve as a powerful backdrop for what Nisargadatta is expressing. The *Ashtavakra Gita* and *Ribhu Gita* are especially valued for their stark, uncompromising non-dual vision, closely resonant with his insistence on resting as the Absolute. Shankara’s *Vivekachudamani* and the Upanishads, especially in clear translations with commentary, provide the traditional philosophical framework—distinguishing Self from non-Self, clarifying ignorance and liberation—that underlies these modern teachings.

For those who appreciate interpretive guidance, the writings of close interpreters can be helpful. Ramesh Balsekar’s works, such as *Pointers from Nisargadatta Maharaj* and *The Final Truth*, attempt to render the dialogues into a more conceptual and systematic form, while remaining faithful to their essence. Other contextual and biographical materials on Nisargadatta, as well as David Godman’s presentation of Ramana’s teachings in *Be As You Are*, can situate these dialogues within a broader non-dual tradition and make the radical simplicity of the message more accessible without diluting it.