Ramana Maharshi : “I” and “You” – Sage Ribhu and His Disciple Nidagha Maharshi’s Gospel (A devotee started the discussion, and then the story of Sage Ribhu and Disciple Nidagha is told.) Devotee: However much I may try, I do not seem to catch the ‘l’. It is not even clearly discernible. Maharshi: Who is […]
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The Charm of Self-Realization
The Charm of Self-Realization A Swiss lady: Does Self-realization imply occult powers also? M: The Self is the most intimate and eternal Being whereas the siddhis are foreign. The latter requires effort to acquire while the former does not. The powers are sought by the mind which must be kept alert, whereas the Self […]
Self-Surrender
SELF-SURRENDER Spiritual Stories as told by Sri Ramana Maharshi A Devotee: D.: I fear that Self-realisation is no easy thing to attain. M.: Why impede yourself by anticipating failure? Push on. Self-realisation will come to an earnest seeker in a trice. To illustrate this, Sri Bhagavan told the following story: SELF-SURRENDER KING JANAKA was listening […]
Sacred Mantra cannot be taken casually
Sacred Mantra cannot be taken casually Talks With Ramana Maharshi Talk 8 A Devotee asked Maharshi: D.: “Can anyone get any benefit by repeating sacred syllables (mantras) picked up casually? M.: “No. He must be competent and initiated in such mantras.” Maharshi illustrated this by the following story: A King visited his Premier in his […]
