This part is taken from Periapuranam in “Spiritual Stories” as Told by Ramana Maharshi Manikkavachakar was born in a village called Vaadavur (Vaatapuri) in Pandya Desa. Because of that people used to call him Vaadavurar. He was sent to school very early. He read religious books, absorbed the lessons therein, and became noted for his … Read the article »

This part is taken from Periapuranam in “Spiritual Stories” as Told by Ramana Maharshi Sundaramurthy was born in the sacred place Tirunavalur in Thirumunaippadi region in the Siva Brahmana caste called Adi Saivam, to a Siva priest named Chadayanar alias Sivacharya and his wife Isaijnaniyar. He was named by his parents Nambiyarurar. One day, while … Read the article »

This part is taken from Periapuranam in “Spiritual Stories” as Told by Ramana Maharshi An American lady unaccustomed to squatting on the floor, somehow managed to sit in the hall by stretching her legs towards Bhagavan’s sofa. One of the attendants suggested to her that she sit cross-legged. When Bhagavan saw that, he said smiling, … Read the article »

This part is taken from Periapuranam in “Spiritual Stories” as Told by Ramana Maharshi The venerable Sundharamoorthy was born in the amsa of Aalaala Sundara, who emanated from the reflection of Lord Siva, the Somasekhara (with moon in his crown). He acquired the friendship of the Kerala king, Cheraman Perumal Nainar, in the course of … Read the article »

Umadevi, a Polish lady had travelled in Kashmir and brought some photos which were shown to all in the old hall. Bhagavan humorously remarked, “We have seen those places without the trouble of travelling.” A devotee thereby said, “I wish to go to Kailas.” Read the article »

This part is taken from Periapuranam in “Spiritual Stories” as Told by Ramana Maharshi Appar was born in a village called Tiruvamur in the Thirumunaipadi region of a Vellala family of Saivaites. His father’s name was Pugazhanar and mother’s name was Madiniyar. His parents named him Marul Neekkiyar. He had only one sister by nameTilakavati. … Read the article »

This part is taken from Periapuranam in “Spiritual Stories” as Told by Ramana Maharshi While on a pilgrimage, the twelve-year old Sambandhar and Appar reached Vedaranyam. The main gate of the Vedaranya temple was found locked. It seems that long ago the ancient Vedas took human shapes. They worshipped the Lord in the temple with … Read the article »

“Oh! That! He followed the path of devotion, didn’t he? Therefore he had golden bells and a pearl palanquin and other symbols of that nature according to the injunctions of Iswara. He also had a Mutt (an establishment) and all that a Mutt requires,” said Bhagavan. Read the article »

This part is taken from Periapuranam in “Spiritual Stories” as Told by Ramana Maharshi The Madhura King Pandyan was inclined towards Jainism. His wife was the daughter of the Chola King and was attached to Saivism. She had heard of the great saint Jnana Sambandar, his powers. And she also came to know of his … Read the article »

This part is taken from Periapuranam in “Spiritual Stories” as Told by Ramana Maharshi Sambanandha was born in an orthodox brahmin family in the town of Sirkali, to Sivapada Hridayar and his wife Bhagavatiyar. One day, when the boy was three years old, the father took him to Thirutonni Appar Koil. The father while immersed … Read the article »