Tag: Ramana Maharshi
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Nirvikalpa Samadhi – Two Different Perspectives: By Dr. Harsh K. Luthar
Harsh K. Luthar Question On 01/20/2000 From Gausima
I accidentally found this on the internet while searching for something else, and was wondering what type of Nirvikalpa Samadhi it was referring to and if anyone had any knowledge of this.
“once an ordinary person achieves Nirvikalpa Samadhi, he leaves the body in 21 days.” In the Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna, on page 245, it says, “Trailanga Swami once said that because a man reasons he is conscious of multiplicity, of variety. Attaining samadhi, one gives up the body in twenty-one days. . . ” (Ramakrishna was talking to his devotees.)Namaste,
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Bhagavan Ramana’s Teachings- A Talk by Sri V. Ganesan
The transcript of this talk by Sri V. Ganesan was sent to me by Sri Alan Jacobs who is the President of Ramana Maharshi Foundation in UK.
Harsh K. Luthar (more…)
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Favorite Ramana Maharshi Quotes – 2
“You are not helping anybody else, but only yourself.” Sri Ramana
Sri Ramana says, “Till you reach the state of jnana and thus wake out of this maya, you must do social service by relieving suffering whenever you see it. But even then you must do it, as we are told, without ahamkara, i.e., without the sense “I am the doer,” but feeling, “I am the Lord’s tool.” (more…)
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Favorite Ramana Maharshi Quotes – 1
“You know that you know nothing. Find out that knowledge. That is liberation” (Sri Ramana Maharshi). (more…)
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The Holy Task of Self-Realization: By Alan Jacobs
We must never lose sight of the Holy Task, that of Self Knowledge, or Self-Realization.This is the main thrust of Bhagavan Ramana’s teaching. Bhagavan leaves to us to make intelligent use of our lives as we follow his teachings of self awareness and being a witness to all that is happening. Following his guidance and example, we discover the God or Guru within; the Inner Ruler, the Heart. (more…)
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My Visit to Arunachala: By Alan Jacobs
Letter From Alan Jacobs after returning from Arunachala
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My dear Friends,
My whole recent visit to Arunachala was filled with Bhagavan’s boundless Grace from beginning to end. (more…)
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How I came to the Maharshi: By Papa-ji (H.W.L Poonja)
I have been a visionary from childhood. When I was only five years old I already had visions of Sri Krishna. At first I thought every one could see them. I once said to my mother: “Look! He’s standing there!” but she explained to me that only I saw him. (more…)
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Effort
Namaste!
My name is Kheyala. I used to post regularly on the HarshaSatsang list 10 years ago, and I am the author of the article “Satsang with Robert Adam”. Recently, Harsha-ji again ihvited me to be a contributor to his site. My style can be edgy, but if Harsha-ji’s not afraid to have me post here, then I am not afraid to do it! (more…)
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The Maharshi’s Advice to Poonja-Ji
Editor’s note:As you read this personal account by Poonja-ji, keep in mind the background and the context of the times of the year 1947 as India was getting ready to be split into two countries. (more…)
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