Ramana Maharashi
Saint
Bio
Sri Ramana Maharshi was a sage from India who began the process of self-inquiry at age 16 after experiencing fear of death. He was regarded as a Guru by some and as an incarnation of Lord Shiva by others. He advocated the path of self-inquiry as a means to realization. He also recommended the path of bhakti (devotion) and self-surrender. His authority was based on his personal experience.
Swami's Words
“All agitations will cease the moment one enters on the inquiry, “Who am I?” This was the spiritual discipline that Ramana Maharshi achieved and taught to his disciples.”
- Sri Sathya Sai Baba, SSSS, Jnana Vahini, # 12
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Ramana Maharashi
Story
Someone came to Ramana Maharshi and asked him, "Swami! I have been doing intense dhyana for the last 18 years; but I have failed to realize the ideal on which my dhyana is concentrated. How many more years should I continue thus?"
See the detailed page to read Ramana Maharshi’s response.
Quote by Noble Personality
“Surrender, and all will be well. Throw all responsibility on God, and do not bear the burden yourself.”
Did you know?
He was born when the idol of Lord Natraja was entering the temple, after the procession in celebration of Arudra Darshanam festival. When he was born, the room was suffused with bright white light. Even at the time of his samadhi on April 14, 1950, devotees witnessed a blazing meteor in the sky, symbolizing his transcendence into the eternal light of Arunachala.