desire begins with self-interest. Prolonged practical work for the goal gradually widens the outlook so that the individual becomes merged in the country. Such merging of the individual is desirable and the karma is nishkama. Read the article »

The third operation was done in the dispensary room. Bhagavan took some time to get out of the anaesthesia. Visitors were prohibited. Dr. T. N. Krishnaswami alone remained with Bhagavan. Crowds of devotees gathered outside and filled the open space in front. They were all anxious to see Bhagavan and know his condition. Read the article »

It was in the days when the door was still opposite Bhagavan’s couch, and I was sitting to the right of the door opposite to him. Suddenly a shadow fell through the doorway and a fair, elderly sannyasi stepped over the threshold. Bhagavan, who was reading, dropped his book immediately and looked straight up at the man who took two strides forward and stood near Bhagavan’s feet, returning his gaze. Read the article »

I should like to mention here a very striking event that happened on the day when Bhagavan left this world. A few days before this event the Station Superintendent of the All India Radio at Dharwar had requested me to broadcast a short talk on the great personages that had influenced my life. Read the article »

I introduced myself to Sri Bhagavan in Sanskrit, not knowing that he spoke Telugu. When I said to him, “Umasahasram maya Andhri kritham” (I have rendered Uma Sahasram into Telugu), he replied, “Oh, you are translating Uma Sahasram into Telugu”, in pure Telugu, and even corrected my use of the word Andhri kritham which means “completed translating”. Bhagavan somehow knew that I had not actually finished the work, and when he enquired how far I had gone with my translation, I confessed that I had only so far translated a hundred slokas along with their commentary. Read the article »

Acertain Mysorean, well-built and short in stature, presents himself before Sri Bhagavan and puts a question on a familiar yet enigmatic subject. He asks: “Bhagavan, what is this thing they call ‘Guru-kripa’ (Guru’s grace)?” All the devotees sitting there are expectantly watchful for the answer that will come from the statue- like figure seated on … Read the article »

BHAGAVAN Sri Ramana Maharshi’s greatness needs no recapitulation here. He was a knower (Jnani) by birth, ike Suka and Vamadeva. In His teens He woke up to the reality of the Self not apart from the Divine (Brahman) — the Fourth State — turiya; the shock of death brought it about. The Grace of Minakshi … Read the article »

The Maharshi opened his eyes. I got up and prostrated before him and requested him to clear a doubt of mine. He showed his willingness by a broad smile. Taking courage I posed the following problem: “The Maharshi by his example directs his followers to keep quiet, but Mahatma Gandhi whose statue is here, by his own example, goads everyone to be continuously active. I am puzzled as to whom to follow.” The Maharshi’s face broadened with an unparalleled smile. He asked, “Who told you that I am sitting quiet?” I replied in all humility that I had seen it with my own eyes. He said, “Why do you think that what you are seeing with your physical eyes is the truth?” I had no answer for this question. Read the article »

Sri Bhagavan was not always the same. Most of the time he was a very pleasing person with a fascinating welcome smile. However, on occasion, he could be stern and look forbidding. At such moments people were struck with awe and a deep searching of the heart. Read the article »

Ramana and Seshadri both God incarnate! May they bless all! Read the article »