Nishkama Karma (Selfless Work) Mr. Rangachari, a Telugu Pandit in Voorhees’ College at Vellore, asked about nishkama karma (selfless work). There was no reply. After a time Sri Bhagavan went up the hill and a few followed him, including the […]
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Ramana Jyoti – Devotional and Meditation
Ramana Jyoti – Devotional and Meditation Music Album Ramana Jyoti contains vocal and instrumental music, both devotional and music suitable for meditation. OM Shanti Shanti Shanti Hi Ramana Jyoti – Devotional and Meditation Music 01 Arunachala Ramana Dedication […]
Sadhu Ekarasa – Dr. G.H. Mees – Speaks
Sadhu Ekarasa – Dr. G.H. Mees – Speaks Face to Face with Ramana Maharshi Sadhu Ekarasa (Dr. G.H. Mees, M.A., LL.D.) was a Dutch scholar who came to the Maharshi in 1936. For him it was a case of deep […]
Let the Purpose Fulfill Itself
Picture at the top: God In Action. (Left to Right) Sri Madhavaswamy and Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi Let the Purpose Fulfill Itself D.: How is work to be done ordinarily for an aspirant? M.: Without self-identification with the actor. For […]
Surrender and All will be Well
Surrender and All will be Well M: Surrender and all will be well. Throw all the responsibility on God. Do not bear the burden yourself. What can destiny do you then? D: Partial surrender – well – can it undo […]
What diet is prescribed for a spiritual...
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.: […]
Breath Regulation helps Meditation
Breath Regulation helps Meditation Talks with Ramana Maharshi In the absence of enquiry and devotion, the natural sedative pranayama (breath regulation) may be tried. This is known as Yoga Marga. If life is imperilled the whole interest centres round the […]
Divine Grace is Essential for Meditation
Divine Grace is Essential for Meditation On one occasion, the evening was calm and cloudy. It was drizzling occasionally and somewhat cool in consequence. The windows of the Asramam Hall were closed and Maharshi was seated as usual on the sofa. […]
Meditation: Get rid of thoughts
Meditation: Get rid of thoughts D.: Should I remain as if in sleep and be watchful at the same time? M.: Yes. Watchfulness is the waking state. Therefore the state will not be one of sleep, but sleepless sleep. If you […]
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 […]
