There is a secret
In this mountain
Words cannot capture
The magnificence
Of Arunachala
Something mysterious
Flowing from there. Continue reading
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Bhagavan’s Walk With Devotees: By Viswanatha Swami
Editor’s Note about the three characters in the story:
1. Kavyakantha Ganapati Muni was a great yogi and a mystic poet and one of the early devotees of Bhagavan Ramana. Bhagavan and the devotees affectionately referred to him as Nayana.
2. Sri Murunagar is well known to Bhagavan devotees. He was the great poet who came to Bhagavan for the first time bringing a poem he had written to read to Bhagavan. However, upon seeing Bhagavan for the first time, Muruganar could not utter a single word. Bhagavan then took the piece of paper from Muruganar and read his poem. From that point, everything fell away from Muruganar and he became known as Bhagavan’s shadow.
3. Vishwanath Swami who narrates this wonderful story, was the son of Bhagavan’s elder cousin. Now the story as told by Viswanatha Swami. I have made some minor edits for clarity.
Harsh K. Luthar Continue reading
Understanding Bhagavan Ramana’s Teachings: By Alan Jacobs
Introduction
In his seminal Crest Jewel of Discrimination, the Self-realized philosopher, Shankara, spoke of the three high gifts bestowed through the grace of God. Firstly, to be born in a human body, secondly, to aspire to liberation, and thirdly, to be associated with a great sage. Continue reading
What Is Yoga Truly? By Latha Ramanan
(My Teacher, Stephan Shiva Trefzer performing Ekapada Galavasana) Continue reading
In His Grace-Gananjali
“I do not reside in Vaikuntha, or in the hearts of ascetics.
I dwell in the hearts of the devotees who sing about me.” Padma Purana
Back in March of 2009, I wrote about the music of Sundar Narayana in https://luthar.com/in-his-grace/ Continue reading
Self-inquiry and Surrender: By Dr. Suryanarayana Raju
Bhagavan Ramana
Bhagawan Sri Ramana Maharshi,untill his realization in Madurai, outwardly lead a life of average human being. At his school he is was more interested in games than studies. His performance at school was average. Some of the things noted about Bhagavan are that his sleep was very deep and that he was quite taken by the devotion of the 63 Saivite saints.
At the time of his death experience Sri Ramana did Self-inquiry spontaneously without knowing that it was Self-inquiry. He was witnessing the event of death with full awareness.
Shiva and Shakti: By Latha Ramanan
Raw, Vegan Live Food Diet? Reallly? Why? (part two): By Cyndi Dodick
“So this raw food thing sounds nice and all, but I’m pretty healthy, I have energy and honestly, I’m not feeling the whole salad scene. I buy my meat and fowl and fish from local folks who really care about what they are doing and besides, what would we do with all those cows if we stopped eating them? ”
Why is it important to be plant-based? In a previous article we talked about some of the health benefits. What about the environmental costs of eating animals? Well, if we care about the earth we are “gifting” to our children, it’s not just important, it is MANDATORY! Continue reading
Messages of God: By Latha Ramanan
The tortoise base of the tall lamp stand found in temples.
“The breeze at dawn has secrets to tell you. Continue reading
For His Highest Good
Good when He gives, supremely good;
Nor less when He denies.
Afflictions, from His sovereign hand,
Are blessings in disguise.
~Brother Lawrence ~ Continue reading
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