http://technorati.com/tag/ramanamaharshi Posts tagged with "ramanamaharshi" on Technorati Thu, 15 May 2008 13:04:49 -0700 Technorati v1.0 http://static.technorati.com/pix/logos/logo_sm.gif http://technorati.com/tag/ramanamaharshi support@technorati.com (Technorati Support) http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 ramanamaharshi http://acalayoga.blogspot.com/2008/05/cutting-knot-of-heart.html http://acalayoga.blogspot.com/2008/05/cutting-knot-of-heart.html Wed, 14 May 2008 08:51:58 -0700 I just received an email from a friend asking about cutting the heart knot. Here are a few notes and quotes: --------- 9th April 1947 (Suri Nagamma's Letters) Question: “The expression ‘hridaya granthi bhedanam’ occurs in Sri Ramana Gita. What is meant by it?” Answer: “That is what I say, ‘going away’, ‘exit’, ‘extinction of all vasanas’, destruction of the ego’, ‘I’, ‘destruction of jivathva’, ‘destruction of the mind’, and so many other names. All mean the same thing — mano nasanam (destruct 2008-05-14 08:51:58 PDT http://technorati.com/search/acalayoga.blogspot.com/2008/05/cutting-knot-of-heart.html 4 6 http://arunachala-ramana.blogspot.com/2008/05/have-you-brought-big-vessel-to-take.html http://arunachala-ramana.blogspot.com/2008/05/have-you-brought-big-vessel-to-take.html Tue, 13 May 2008 23:44:20 -0700 Ammani Ammal, a lovely person of ripe old age with bent back, in white saree, lives at Ramana Nagar. She was serving the Ashram by lighting lamps in the temple, etc, but due to old age preferred to live all by herself -- such is her astute vairagya! (She has not agreed to receive food from the Ashram.) I succeeded in making her talk about her first conversation with Bhagavan. This is what she said: "In the thirties I had darshan of Bhagavan, when I visited Him along with my mother. After that I 2008-05-13 23:44:20 PDT http://technorati.com/search/arunachala-ramana.blogspot.com/2008/05/have-you-brought-big-vessel-to-take.html 5 30 http://www.yangxing.net/many-lives-many-masters http://www.yangxing.net/many-lives-many-masters Tue, 13 May 2008 15:59:12 -0700 many lives many masters Many lives, many mastersA few years ago I read ‘Many Lives, Many Masters’ by Brian Weiss. Basically, he was a science-based psychotherapist, one of the leaders in his field. Pretty straight down the line and definitely didn%26#39;t believe in any mumbo jumbo …Skype Nomad - http://share.skype.com/sites/nomad/|||Boyceville teacher, coach touched the lives of many15 hours ago [...] 2008-05-13 15:59:12 PDT http://technorati.com/search/www.yangxing.net/many-lives-many-masters 24 572 http://www.namadwaar.org/nibbles/?p=115 http://www.namadwaar.org/nibbles/?p=115 Tue, 13 May 2008 14:20:55 -0700 Bhagavan Ramana and Kirtan Once when Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi’s mother was staying with him, she fell ill.  Bhagavan Ramana, through wonderful kirtans, prayed to Lord Arunachaleswara for setting her health right. In answer to Maharishi’s prayer the Lord cured his mother of her illness. Below are the kirtans sung by Bhagavan Ramana. “Alaiyaa varupiraviyathhanaiyu maattra malaiyaa yezhunda marunde - thalaivaanin thaalgadhiyaai vaazhumen thaaithaaba maattriye yaalvaduvu munkadane yaam. 2008-05-13 14:20:55 PDT http://technorati.com/search/www.namadwaar.org/nibbles/?p=115 1 1 Nama Dwaar Nibbles http://acalayoga.blogspot.com/2008/05/ramana-maharshi-on-wikipedia.html http://acalayoga.blogspot.com/2008/05/ramana-maharshi-on-wikipedia.html Tue, 13 May 2008 09:58:34 -0700 There seems to have been a bit of work done on the Wikipedia Ramana Maharshi article. It is certainly much easier to read now. Link - Ramana Maharshi on Wikipedia It appears to be back on track having gone through many changes. Here is a small part of the article posted to this blog three years ago before all the changes began. I quite like it then too. ;) 2008-05-13 09:58:34 PDT http://technorati.com/search/acalayoga.blogspot.com/2008/05/ramana-maharshi-on-wikipedia.html 4 6 http://arunachala-ramana.blogspot.com/2008/05/what-is-gurus-grace.html http://arunachala-ramana.blogspot.com/2008/05/what-is-gurus-grace.html Mon, 12 May 2008 22:29:11 -0700 D.: What is Guru's Grace? How does it work? Sri Ramana Maharshi: Guru is the Self. D.: How does it lead to realisation? M.: Isvaro gururatmeti … (God is the same as Guru and Self …). A person begins with dissatisfaction. Not content with the world he seeks satisfaction of desires by prayers to God; his mind is purified; he longs to know God more than to satisfy his carnal desires. Then God's Grace begins to manifest. God takes the form of a Guru and appears to the devotee; teaches him the Tru 2008-05-12 22:29:11 PDT http://technorati.com/search/arunachala-ramana.blogspot.com/2008/05/what-is-gurus-grace.html 5 30 http://acalayoga.blogspot.com/2008/05/they-came-here-to-try-and-undermine.html http://acalayoga.blogspot.com/2008/05/they-came-here-to-try-and-undermine.html Mon, 12 May 2008 02:20:04 -0700 [an opinion from the editor of Acalayoga Blog] Blandness appears to have overcome sections of the Ramana community - a blandness bordering on indifference. In the past few weeks I have had the proverb "live and let live" thrown at me from various quarters. While this is undoubtedly an admirable way to go through life [and one that I agree with wholeheartedly] - i.e. to tolerate the opinions of others and for them to tolerate your opinions - it does not mean that one should not point out simple 2008-05-12 02:20:04 PDT http://technorati.com/search/acalayoga.blogspot.com/2008/05/they-came-here-to-try-and-undermine.html 4 6 http://arunachala-ramana.blogspot.com/2008/05/he-who-turns-inward-with-untroubled.html http://arunachala-ramana.blogspot.com/2008/05/he-who-turns-inward-with-untroubled.html Sun, 11 May 2008 23:23:48 -0700 He who turns inward with untroubled mind to search where the consciousness of ‘I’ arises, realizes the Self, and dissolves in Thee O Arunachala! Like a river when it joins the ocean. ~ Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi, Five Stanzas to Sri Arunachala, verse 3 2008-05-11 23:23:48 PDT http://technorati.com/search/arunachala-ramana.blogspot.com/2008/05/he-who-turns-inward-with-untroubled.html 5 30 http://arunachala-ramana.blogspot.com/2008/05/is-samsara-within-or-without.html http://arunachala-ramana.blogspot.com/2008/05/is-samsara-within-or-without.html Sat, 10 May 2008 00:29:33 -0700 During the early days of my arrival here, on one day at about 3 o'clock in the afternoon, a middle-aged Andhra, who had come recently, asked Bhagavan, "Swami, as I repeat Rama Namam (the name of Rama) regularly every morning and every evening for an hour, other thoughts come in, one by one, increase from time to time and ultimately find that I have forgotten my japam. What shall I do?" "At that time catch hold of that name (Rama Namam)," said Bhagavan. We all laughed. Poor man! He felt grieved 2008-05-10 00:29:33 PDT http://technorati.com/search/arunachala-ramana.blogspot.com/2008/05/is-samsara-within-or-without.html 5 30 http://acalayoga.blogspot.com/2008/05/scriptures-and-learning.html http://acalayoga.blogspot.com/2008/05/scriptures-and-learning.html Fri, 09 May 2008 04:00:50 -0700 "Once a few very learned Sanskrit scholars were seated in the hall discussing portions of the Upanishads and other scriptural texts with Bhagavan. I felt in my heart, how great these people are and how fortunate they are to be so learned and to have such deep understanding and ability to discuss with our Bhagavan. I felt miserable. After the pandits had taken leave, Bhagavan turned to me and said, "What?" looking into my eyes and studying my thoughts, "This is only the husk! All this book learni 2008-05-09 04:00:50 PDT http://technorati.com/search/acalayoga.blogspot.com/2008/05/scriptures-and-learning.html 4 6 http://arunachala-ramana.blogspot.com/2008/05/we-approach-guru-in-restlessness-of-our.html http://arunachala-ramana.blogspot.com/2008/05/we-approach-guru-in-restlessness-of-our.html Fri, 09 May 2008 00:39:03 -0700 WE approach the Guru in the restlessness of our mind and find no satisfaction in anything done or achieved. He gives us His benign look of Grace; in that one look is the real touch of Grace. His proximity is the harbour of Peace, in Him you find your haven of safety. He is the healer of all sores in you. You seem to be melted and lost in Him. You are now still. The Guru says, "Be still, and Know that I am God." This knowing is the understanding of the absolute and relative values of Life. Unde 2008-05-09 00:39:03 PDT http://technorati.com/search/arunachala-ramana.blogspot.com/2008/05/we-approach-guru-in-restlessness-of-our.html 5 30 http://arunachala-ramana.blogspot.com/2008/05/right-action.html http://arunachala-ramana.blogspot.com/2008/05/right-action.html Wed, 07 May 2008 22:32:39 -0700 All that is done in an Ashram, all that that is done for the Master, must be done with love, no matter what it is. He who does some task, such as sweeping the floor, watering the plants, or helping in a ritual, must execute it remaining free from anxieties, with a pure heart and full devotion. Only in this way will the action be right without interference of the profane ego, and there will be no attachments to the fruits of actions. ~ Maha Krishna Swami, Years in the Presence of Ramana My Maste 2008-05-07 22:32:39 PDT http://technorati.com/search/arunachala-ramana.blogspot.com/2008/05/right-action.html 5 30 http://www.arart.net/193 http://www.arart.net/193 Wed, 07 May 2008 07:56:11 -0700 점심을 먹고 도착한 Sri Ramana Maharshi 사원. 들어가는 입구. 신발을 벗어야 입장할수 있었다. Sri Ramana Maharshi 동상. Sri Ramana Maharshi 무덤. 2시간 정도의 자유시간이 주어져서 명상도 하고 주변도 구경을 했는데.. 특히 명상을 할때, 사람들은 우리를 신기하게 쳐다보았다. 한번은 대놓고 손가락으로 저기 보라고 일행에게 말하는 사람들도 보았다.. -_-; 서양인도 많았는데, 인도사람들에게는.. 글 전체보기 2008-05-07 07:56:11 PDT http://technorati.com/search/www.arart.net/193 1 1 ARA :: Oasis - Morning Glory http://acalayoga.blogspot.com/2008/05/fire-from-wood.html http://acalayoga.blogspot.com/2008/05/fire-from-wood.html Wed, 07 May 2008 01:57:17 -0700 It is one thing to believe beyond a doubt that fire exists in wood, but it is quite another to get the fire from the wood, cook rice with its help, appease one's hunger, and so be satisfied. These are two entirely different things. (Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna, 1977; 624) Of all the means to liberation, knowledge is the only direct one — as essential as fire to cooking; without it, liberation cannot be gained. (Atma Bodha 2; in Collected Works) Having taken hold of the rope of knowledge one shou 2008-05-07 01:57:17 PDT http://technorati.com/search/acalayoga.blogspot.com/2008/05/fire-from-wood.html 4 6 http://arunachala-ramana.blogspot.com/2008/05/think-of-me-and-you-will-be-alright.html http://arunachala-ramana.blogspot.com/2008/05/think-of-me-and-you-will-be-alright.html Wed, 07 May 2008 00:03:47 -0700 I had also at this time a more serious trouble. I had been practising breath control (pranayama) as taught by Swami Ramtirtha in his works. There came a stage when I felt a terrible sensation as though my head would crack and break into pieces. Then I stopped doing it, but every day the sensation was recurring at the time of practice and the fear was growing that disaster was imminent. So, at dead of night, when Bhagavan was alone, I approached him with my tale. He said laughing, "What! Again y 2008-05-07 00:03:47 PDT http://technorati.com/search/arunachala-ramana.blogspot.com/2008/05/think-of-me-and-you-will-be-alright.html 5 30 http://ramanabilia.blogspot.com/2008/05/i-candle-burned-just-same.html http://ramanabilia.blogspot.com/2008/05/i-candle-burned-just-same.html Tue, 06 May 2008 21:18:46 -0700 7th May 2008, 0516 BST Whatever appeared to be going on 'out there', joy or sorrow, the candle of ‘I’ burned the same. Whether I was suffering or not depended on what I meant by ‘I’. Everybody said ‘I am so tired’ or ‘I am in deep pain’ or ‘I am so happy today’, so much so that I nearly fell into the habit of believing it. Well I suppose it made sense. After all ‘everybody’ was a very busy person: she (or he) always had so many things to do, so many places to go. I'm sure that all their lifelo 2008-05-06 21:18:46 PDT http://technorati.com/search/ramanabilia.blogspot.com/2008/05/i-candle-burned-just-same.html 0 0 http://arunachala-ramana.blogspot.com/2008/05/bhagavan-way-to-reform-world-is-to.html http://arunachala-ramana.blogspot.com/2008/05/bhagavan-way-to-reform-world-is-to.html Sun, 04 May 2008 23:17:29 -0700 Bhagavan: The way to reform the world is to reform oneself in such a way that reality shines in the Heart. Before attempting to enquire into and know the way to reform the world, subjugate and destroy your insurgent mind. Without first filling your own heart [with Self-knowledge], what aid can you give, and to whom?Those who do not have the power to redeem themselves cannot render genuine service to the beings of the world. ~ from Padamalai 2008-05-04 23:17:29 PDT http://technorati.com/search/arunachala-ramana.blogspot.com/2008/05/bhagavan-way-to-reform-world-is-to.html 5 30 http://ramanoid.blogspot.com/2008/05/so-you-think-you-know-will-of-ramana.html http://ramanoid.blogspot.com/2008/05/so-you-think-you-know-will-of-ramana.html Sat, 03 May 2008 22:29:26 -0700 The relationship with the guide, the mentor, is hardly a smooth massage. The student often feels knocked and a little wounded; indeed he may often creep to the corner to lick those very wounds. On a memorable occasion, maybe some years ago, I had a sequence of medical mishaps, and on one occasion the local doctor called, asking me to come in for some tests and adding: “You should bring a night bag, as you may need to be admitted to hospital”. I was due to speak to Astarenya that afternoon, an 2008-05-03 22:29:26 PDT http://technorati.com/search/ramanoid.blogspot.com/2008/05/so-you-think-you-know-will-of-ramana.html 0 0 http://arunachala-ramana.blogspot.com/2008/05/to-look-for-god-ignoring-thee-who-art.html http://arunachala-ramana.blogspot.com/2008/05/to-look-for-god-ignoring-thee-who-art.html Fri, 02 May 2008 22:05:41 -0700 To look for God ignoring Thee who art Being and Consciousness is like going with a lamp to look for darkness. Only to make Thyself known as Being and Consciousness, Thou dwellest in different religions under different (names and) forms. If (yet) they do not come to know Thee, they are indeed the blind who do not know the sun. O Arunachala the great! Thou peerless Gem, abide and shine Thou as my Self, One without a second! ~ Sri Ramana Maharshi, verse 4, Sri Arunachala Ashtakam 2008-05-02 22:05:41 PDT http://technorati.com/search/arunachala-ramana.blogspot.com/2008/05/to-look-for-god-ignoring-thee-who-art.html 5 30 http://oliverkinghorn.wordpress.com/2008/05/03/hello-world/ http://oliverkinghorn.wordpress.com/2008/05/03/hello-world/ Fri, 02 May 2008 20:48:45 -0700 ‘THINK OF EVERYONE AS YOUR MOTHER’ Quality colour prints for $50~ in A3, A2, A1 size Deliverable worldwide in 5~7 days Watercolour and collage inspired by a beautiful line from Indian guru Ramana Maharshi Email Oliver at oliverkinghorn@gmail.com 2008-05-02 20:48:45 PDT http://technorati.com/search/oliverkinghorn.wordpress.com/2008/05/03/hello-world/ 0 0