The Real I and the Phantom I Devotee: In the practice of meditation are there any signs of the nature of subjective experience or otherwise, which will indicate the aspirant’s progress towards Self-Realisation? Maharshi: The degree of freedom from unwanted […]
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Make no effort to work or to renounce wo...
Make no effort to work or to renounce work Dr. Syed: What is salvation? What did Christ mean by it? Maharshi: Salvation for whom? and from what? D.: Salvation for the individual and from the sorrows and sufferings of […]
Muslim Visitors
Muslim visitors For the last few days a rule is in force by which the visitors are not allowed to enter the hall between 12 noon and 2-30 p.m. A few Muslim visitors came to the Asramam in the interval […]
Two Ways to get Real Bliss
Two Ways to get Real Bliss Miss Umadevi, a Polish lady, asked Sri Bhagavan: I once before told Sri Bhagavan how I had a vision of Siva at about the time of my conversion to Hinduism. A similar experience […]
Nishkama Karma (Selfless Work)
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 […]
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. […]
