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Ramana Maharshi (Sanskrit pronunciation: [ˈɾɐ.mɐ.ɳɐ mɐˈɦɐɾ.ʂi]; 30 December 1879 – 14 April 1950) was an Indian Hindu sage and jivanmukta (liberated being). He was born Venkataraman Iyer, but is mostly known by the name Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi. He was born in Tiruchuli, Tamil Nadu, India in 1879.
Ramana Maharshi (“Bhagavan”) was a 20th century South Indian sage who continues to radiate peace and Self-awareness to the global community of spiritual seekers. You do not need to join any organisation, adopt any belief system, or worship anyone or anything to experience this transmission of bliss and clarity.
Ramana Maharshi (born Dec. 30, 1879, Madurai, Madras states, India—died April 14, 1950, Tiruvannamalai) was a Hindu philosopher and yogi called “Great Master,” “Bhagavan” (the Lord), and “the Sage of Arunachala,” whose position on monism (the identity of the individual soul and the creator of souls) and maya (illusion) parallels ...
On the 30th of December 1879, to them was born Venkataraman — who later came to be known to the world as Ramana Maharshi. It was an auspicious day for Hindus, the Ardradarsanam day.
Sri Ramana Maharshi (1879-1950) is one of the greatest sages of modern India. He was a living embodiment of pure consciousness, the one ultimate reality as expounded by Hinduism's Advaita Vedanta philosophy.
Sri Ramana Maharshi on Self-Enquiry. Table of Contents. What is it? What is its goal? This sadhana is enough. Suitable only for ripe souls. How does it work? What exists in truth – the One or the many? The nature of ignorance or nescience. The nature of the mind. The impure mind cannot know God. The nature of the Heart ( Hridayam, Sphurana )
In the early 1900s, Ramana Maharshi became known in Southern India as a wise person. He taught a simple but deep way to understand who we truly are and how to reach a state of deep understanding and peace called enlightenment. Instead of relying on complex religious texts, he focused on asking oneself the question ‘Who am I?’.
Ramana Maharshi. Ramana's teachings on Self-enquiry originated in his own awakening at age 16, when he became firmly aware of death. It made him aware of the Self. Ramana summarised his insight into "aham sphurana" (Self-awareness) to a visitor in 1945:
Ramana Maharshi was a highly respected spiritual leader in the 20th century. He was born in 1879, and at 16 years old, he had a life-changing realization about the nature of life and death.
In the light of the life and teachings of Sri Ramana Maharshi, the devotees of Arunachala Ashrama believe that spiritual practice (sadhana) is essential. Peace, joy and immortality are available to those aspirants who dedicate themselves to the practice of meditation and Self-enquiry, devotion and dedication.
