Sri Ramana Maharshi: One thinks

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Photo: Ramana Maharshi (30 December 1879 – 14 April 1950) was an Indian sage and jivanmukta. He was born Venkataraman Iyer, but is most commonly known under the name Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi. He was born in what is now Tiruchuli, Tamil Nadu, India. In 1895 an attraction to the holy hill Arunachala and the 63 Nayanars was aroused in him, and in 1896, at the age of 16, he had a "death-experience" in which he became aware of a "current" or "force" (avesam) which he recognised as his true "I" or "self", which he later identified with Ishvara. This resulted in a state which he later described as "the state of mind of Iswara or the jnani." Six weeks later he left his uncle's home in Madurai, and journeyed to the holy mountain Arunachala, Tiruvannamalai, where he took on the role of a sannyasin (though not formally initiated), and remained for the rest of his life. He soon attracted devotees who regarded him as an avatar and came to him for darshan ("the sight of God"), and in later years an ashram grew up around him, where visitors received upadesa ("spiritual instruction") by sitting silently in his company and raising their concerns and questions. Since the 1930s his teachings have been popularised in the west, resulting in worldwide recognition as an enlightened being. Ramana Maharshi gave his approval to a variety of paths and practices, but recommended self-enquiry as the principal means to remove ignorance and abide in Self-awareness, together with bhakti (devotion) or surrender to the Self.
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One becomes what one thinks.
(Sri Ramana Maharshi)
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Recommended Reading:
'Timeless in Time: The Autobiographical Writings of Sri Ramana Maharshi'
By A.R. Natarajan (Author)
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Timeless in Time is a condensed biography and collection of the writings and sayings of Sri Ramana Maharishi a modern Hindu saint who was known for his ability to communicate to people of any background. The book is lavishly illustrated and includes many photographs of the saint along with sacred places and people from his long life. Sri Ramana Maharsi (1879-1950) was a unique spiritual teacher even by India's rich standards. He was the living embodiment of the Indian tradition of Advaita Vedanta which focuses on the oneness of God with the human soul and all created things. The photographs illustrations and text combine to convey the powerful presence and teachings of this remarkable man whose legacy is still influential amongst generations of disciples and admirers in India and around the world.
'Timeless in Time: The Autobiographical Writings of Sri Ramana Maharshi'
By A.R. Natarajan (Author)
Purchase Book:
Amazon.com
Amazon.co.uk
Description:
Timeless in Time is a condensed biography and collection of the writings and sayings of Sri Ramana Maharishi a modern Hindu saint who was known for his ability to communicate to people of any background. The book is lavishly illustrated and includes many photographs of the saint along with sacred places and people from his long life. Sri Ramana Maharsi (1879-1950) was a unique spiritual teacher even by India's rich standards. He was the living embodiment of the Indian tradition of Advaita Vedanta which focuses on the oneness of God with the human soul and all created things. The photographs illustrations and text combine to convey the powerful presence and teachings of this remarkable man whose legacy is still influential amongst generations of disciples and admirers in India and around the world.
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