If it’s true that Brahman is more real than things we experience, writings about the world, God, and our apparent selves cannot be as profound as writings about Self-realization. It often seems that way to me. But nonetheless, some writings about those topics are more profound than others, and it’s good to read and think […]
Year: 2023
More about Ramana’s transmissions
A few days ago I wrote about Ramana giving initiation or transmission by looking into people’s eyes. Here’s another quote that makes the point even more clearly and concisely than the ones I already posted. The speaker is Sankarammal, a woman who worked in the ashram kitchen. V. Ganesan, who recorded her words, says she […]
Sadhu Natanananda’s ferocious lecture about Self-enquiry It is only to make you be like him!
This post used to appear on realization.org but since I’ve removed most of the content from that website, I’ll publish it here. V. Ganesan, Ramana Maharshi’s grandnephew, has written an extraordinarily wonderful book called Ramana Periya Puranam. Please don’t be put off by the Tamil title. The book is an easy, enjoyable read in English […]
Ramana’s glance of grace Initiation by look
I wonder how many people know today that Ramana Maharshi was famous during his lifetime for giving initiation or transmission to visitors by looking into their eyes. He often did this for almost an hour at a time. His devotees at the ashram sometimes called this his “glance of grace.” The effect was often strong […]