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.: Satvic food in limited quantities. D.: What is satvic food? M.: Bread, fruits, vegetables, milk, […]
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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 nirodha) and concentration. D.: Should I do idol worship? Is there any harm in it? […]
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. Can the ego ever agree to kill itself? This question is a sure way […]
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 future? That which matters is only the present. Take care of it and the other […]
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 ears the pleasure of hearing your voice. “I am blessed with everything that a human […]
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 induced your question. D.: True. I am covered by maya. How to be free from […]
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 and time was pressing. So I could not stay here as long as I would […]
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 here once before, on the 14th of last month, but could not remain in your […]
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 a sinner? Your trust in God is sufficient to save you from rebirths. Cast all […]
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 received by aspirants all over the world with the same veneration and regard that the […]
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.: Now what is family? Whose family is it? If the answers to these questions are […]
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 considers wrong, and hereby saving someone else from a great wrong, should one do it […]