Arunachala Mahatmyam THE GLORY OF SRI ARUNACHALA Translation from Tamil to English : Vasundhara Nandi said: 1. Arunachala is the greatest place of all holy places! It is more glorious than all other holy places! Know that it is the […]
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அருணாசல மாகாத்மியம்
அருணாசல மாகாத்மியம் நந்திவாக்கு : (விருத்தம்) 1. அதுவேதல மருணாசலந் தலம்யாவிலு மதிக மதுபூமியி னிதயம்மறி யதுவேசிவ னிதயப் பதியாமொரு மருமத்தலம் பதியாமவ னதிலே வதிவானொளி மலையாநித மருணாசல மெனவே. பொருள்: புண்ணிய ஸ்தலங்களில் தலையாயது அருணாசலமே. மற்றெல்லா ஸ்தலங்களைக் காட்டிலும் மகிமை மிகுந்ததுவும் அதுவே. அது பூமியின் இதயமும் ஈச்வரனின் இதய ஸ்தலமுமாகும். அது […]
Yoga Vaasishtha Saara – Chapter One
Yoga Vaasishtha Saara – Chapter One [Yoga Vaasishtha is a dialogue between Sage Vasishtha and Sri Rama.] DISPASSION 1. Salutations to that calm effulgence which is endless and unlimited by space, time etc., the pure consciousness which can be […]
Arunachala Deepa Darsanam
Arunachala Deepa Darsanam Significance of the Beacon Getting rid of the ‘I am the body’ idea, turning the mind inwards, and merging it in the Heart to realize the real, non-dual and Effulgent Self, is the real significance of seeing […]
Arunachala Stuti
Yoga Vasishta Sara – Introduction
Yoga Vasishta Sara – Introduction योग वासिष्ठ The Brihat (the Great) Yoga Vasishta or Yoga Vaasishtha Maha Ramayana as it is also called, is a work of about 32,000 Sanskrit couplets, traditionally attributed to Valmiki, the author of Srimad […]
You don’t shave the image in the mirror
You don’t shave the image in the mirror Face to Face with Ramana Maharshi Experiences of Devotees face to face with Ramana Maharshi [ Mr. R. Narayana Iyer was one such devotee. He did personal service to Sri Ramana. He […]
Jnani and the World
Jnani and the World Maharshi’s Gospel ~ The Jnani and the World Devotee: Is the world perceived by the jnani (Enlightened Being)? Maharshi: From whom is the question? Is it from a jnani or ajnani? D: From an ajnani, I […]
What is required is Self-Enquiry
What is required is Self-Enquiry Not from any desire, resolve or effort on the part of the rising sun, but merely due to the presence of his rays, the lens emits heat, the lotus blossoms, water evaporates, and people […]
Self is Bliss; Happiness is Within
Self is Bliss; Happiness is Within That which is Bliss is also the Self. Bliss and the Self are not distinct and separate but are one and the same. And That alone is real. In no single one of […]
The Basic Theory – Basis for Practice
The Basic Theory – Basis for Practice The Teachings of Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi in His Own Words Edited by Arthur Osborne (an ardent devotee of Ramana) Chapter One The Basic Theory (Passages in green below are Arthur Osborne’s notes). […]
Gaining Steadiness in Meditation
Gaining Steadiness in Meditation D.: When an endeavour is made to lead the right life and to concentrate thought on the Self, there is often a downfall and break. What is to be done? M.: It will come all right in […]
