What diet is prescribed for a spiritual seeker? Mrs. Piggott returned from Madras for a further visit. She asked questions relating to diet regulation. D.: What diet is prescribed for a sadhak (one who is engaged in spiritual practices)? M.: […]
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Category: Talks – Random Order
These are conversations that Ramana Maharshi had with visitors and they are presented here in random order. These talks deal with very important topics that provide solutions to baffling questions relating to reconciling worldly activities and troubles with spiritual practice. They also set right certain accepted wrong beliefs about various matters.
What are the steps of practical training...
What are the steps of practical training (for Salvation)? A visitor asked: What to do to get liberation (moksha)? Maharishi: Learn what liberation is. D.: Should I do worship (upasana) for it? M.: Worship is for mind control (chitta […]
How is the ego to be destroyed?
How is the ego to be destroyed? A Devotee asked Maharshi: How is the ego to be destroyed? M.: Hold the ego first and then ask how it is to be destroyed. Who asks this question? It is the ego. […]
Is it bad to desire something?
Is it bad to desire something? There were a few respectable men in the hall. Sri Bhagavan spoke to them some time after their arrival. M.: “Where is the use of trying to remember the past or discover the […]
Even Partial Surrender Can Undo Destiny
Even Partial Surrender can Undo Destiny A Maharani Saheba spoke in a gentle and low voice, but quite audibly: D.: “Maharajji, I have the good fortune to see you. My eyes have had the pleasure of seeing you, my […]
Can you ever remain apart from the SELF ...
Can you ever remain apart from the SELF ? Dr. Mohammed Hafiz Syed, a Muslim Professor of Persian and Urdu in the University of Allahabad, asked: D.: What is the purpose of this external manifestation? M.: This manifestation had […]
May Bhagavan give me strength of mind
May Bhagavan give me strength of mind The aristocratic lady again came after a few days, went straight to Bhagavan, saluted him and said: “I came last time with my husband and children. I was thinking of their food […]
Will Maharshi extend His Grace to me too...
Will Maharshi extend His Grace to me too ? An aristocratic lady looking very intelligent, though pensive, asked: “We had heard of you, Maharajji, as the kindest and noblest soul. We had long desired to have your darsan. I came […]
Trust in God is sufficient to save you
Trust in God is sufficient to save you D.: I am a sinner. I do not perform religious sacrifices (homas), etc. Shall I have painful rebirths for that reason? Pray save me! M.: Why do you say that you are […]
Talks with Ramana Maharshi – Author
Talks with Sri Ramana Maharshi FOREWORD University of Madras, August 1l, 1958. T. M. P. MAHADEVAN The “Talks”, first published in three volumes, is now issued a handy one-volume edition. There is no doubt that the present edition will be […]
Let go the passing thoughts
Let go the passing thoughts and hold on to the Unchanging Self Another pilgrim asked: I am a man with a family. Is it possible for those in a family to get release (from bondage), and if so how? M.: […]
What is Right and Wrong?
What is right and wrong? Three ladies are on a short visit here, Mrs. Hearst from New Zealand, Mrs. Craig and Mrs. Allison from London. One of them asked: D.: If it is a question of doing something one […]
