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In an online meeting with Sri Ramana Center, Houston, on 7th June 2025, Michael James discusses Uḷḷadu Nāṟpadu Anubandham, verse 31. This episode can be watched as an advertisement-free video on our Vimeo video channel or on YouTube, and a compressed audio copy in Opus format can be downloaded from MediaFire. Books by Sri Sadhu Om and Michael James that are currently available on Amazon: By Sri Sadhu Om: ► The Path of Sri Ramana (English) By Michael James: ► Happiness and Art of Being (English) ► Lyckan och Varandets Konst (Swedish) ► Anma-Viddai (English) Above books are also available in other regional Amazon marketplaces worldwide. - Sri Ramana Center of Houston
Transmissions from the Underground Show Episode 201"Transmissions from the Underground Show" Live from Melbourne Australia with Topher Denman, Christine Ries and Michael James. Thursdays at 4:00 AM USA EST - 8:00 PM AEDT Best artist around the world playing #heavyblues #stonerrock & #psychedelicrock #TransmissionsfromtheUnderground AND it's ONLY on Cowboy's Juke Joint Radio #cowboysjukejointGouts - Let's Get Kinski - Big Horse I Love You (2020) Aceves - Still Ain't Dead - Magnum Dopus (2025) Mudfinger - Hobo - Amentia (2025) Fusskalt – Fuzz Cult - Faceless Man (2025) Apewards - Liminal Choices - Becoming (2025) Halfaya - Kryptoniter – Kryptoniter (2025) Giac Taylor - Path Of Love - The Last Sicilian Standing (2025) Black Honey Cult - Golden Dragon - Black Honey Cult (2025) The Wizards of Vomit – Join The Cult – Equinox Bay (2025) The Ossuary - Sacrifice - Requiem for the Sun (2025) Inhale - At The Bottom Of The Lake - At The Bottom Of The Lake (2025) Stonekyte - Earth Shroud - Single (2025)
Michael explains the essential import of Uḷḷadu Nāṟpadu and all of Ramana's teachings in 8 key points -- 8 talks (videos). This is the seventh talk with the seventh point: Rising as ego is the root cause for this entire appearance. After explaining this point, Michael answers questions related to Ramana's teachings. This episode can be watched as a video on YouTube. A more compressed audio copy in Opus format can be downloaded from MediaFire. Michael's explanations on all the verses of Uḷḷadu Nāṟpadu can be accessed free of advertisements at Vimeo video channel. Books by Sri Sadhu Om and Michael James that are currently available on Amazon: By Sri Sadhu Om: ► The Path of Sri Ramana (English) By Michael James: ► Happiness and Art of Being (English) ► Lyckan och Varandets Konst (Swedish) ► Anma-Viddai (English) Above books are also available in other regional Amazon marketplaces worldwide.
In an online meeting with Johanne, Michael answers questions about Bhagavan Ramana's teachings. This episode can be watched as a video on YouTube. A more compressed audio copy in Opus format can be downloaded from MediaFire. Ad-free videos on the original writings of Bhagavan Ramana with explanations by Michael James can be accessed on our Vimeo video channel. Books by Sri Sadhu Om and Michael James that are currently available on Amazon: By Sri Sadhu Om: ► The Path of Sri Ramana (English) By Michael James: ► Happiness and Art of Being (English) ► Lyckan och Varandets Konst (Swedish) ► Anma-Viddai (English) Above books are also available in other regional Amazon marketplaces worldwide. - Sri Ramana Center of Houston
In an online meeting with the San Diego Ramana Satsang (ramana-satsang-sd@googlegroups.com) on 1st June 2025, Michael answers various questions about Bhagavan's teachings. This episode can be watched as a video on YouTube. A more compressed audio copy in Opus format can be downloaded from MediaFire. Advertisement-free videos on the original writings of Bhagavan Ramana with explanations by Michael James can be accessed on our Vimeo video channel. Books by Sri Sadhu Om and Michael James that are currently available on Amazon: By Sri Sadhu Om: ► The Path of Sri Ramana (English) By Michael James: ► Happiness and Art of Being (English) ► Lyckan och Varandets Konst (Swedish) ► Anma-Viddai (English) Above books are also available in other regional Amazon marketplaces worldwide. - Sri Ramana Center of Houston
Transmissions from the Underground Show Episode 200"Transmissions from the Underground Show" Live from Melbourne Australia with Topher Denman, Christine Ries and Michael James. Thursdays at 4:00 AM USA EST - 8:00 PM AEDT Best artist around the world playing #heavyblues #stonerrock & #psychedelicrock #TransmissionsfromtheUnderground AND it's ONLY on Cowboy's Juke Joint Radio #cowboysjukejointVagabond Demons - The First Cold Day - Fertile Soil Vol 7 (2024) Rainbow Bridge – Hugh The Cactus – Soundtrack Of A Silent Land (2025) Parish - Queen Of The Skies - Single (2025) Fomies - The Onion Man - Liminality (2025) Targun - Sakura - Tazzaboür (2025) Cerberus - Cerberus - Summon (2025) Wildchild - Chant - Single (2024) Grey Czar - Trooping for Euarthropodia - Euarthropodia (2025) Sergeant Thunderhoof – Avon & Avalon, Pt. 2 (Live) – Avon Calling (2025) Kiritsis - It Aint Easy - Kiritsis (2025) Evermold – Man Up – Evermold (2025) Hydra - Satan Is Real - Into The Night (2024)
In an online meeting with the Ramana Maharshi Foundation UK on 31st May 2025, Michael discusses Śrī Aruṇācala Padigam verse 5. https://sriramanateachings.org/blog/2025/03/sri-arunacala-padigam-tamil-text.html#apad05 This episode can be watched as a video on YouTube. A more compressed audio copy in Opus format can be downloaded from MediaFire. Michael's explanations on all the eleven Padigam verses can be watched free of advertisements on Vimeo. Books by Sri Sadhu Om and Michael James that are currently available on Amazon: By Sri Sadhu Om: ► The Path of Sri Ramana (English) By Michael James: ► Happiness and Art of Being (English) ► Lyckan och Varandets Konst (Swedish) ► Anma-Viddai (English) Above books are also available in other regional Amazon marketplaces worldwide. - Sri Ramana Center of Houston
In an online meeting with the Chicago Ramana devotees on 25th May 2025, Michael answers various questions about the teachings of Bhagavan Ramana. This episode can watched as a video on YouTube. A more compressed audio copy in Opus format can be downloaded from MediaFire. Songs of Sri Sadhu Om with English translations can be accessed on our Vimeo. Books by Sri Sadhu Om and Michael James that are currently available on Amazon: By Sri Sadhu Om: ► The Path of Sri Ramana (English) By Michael James: ► Happiness and Art of Being (English) ► Lyckan och Varandets Konst (Swedish) ► Anma-Viddai (English) Above books are also available in other regional Amazon marketplaces worldwide. - Sri Ramana Center of Houston
In an online meeting with the Ramana Maharshi Foundation UK on 10th May 2025, Michael discusses Śrī Aruṇācala Padigam verse 4. This episode can be watched as a video on YouTube. A more compressed audio copy in Opus format can be downloaded from MediaFire. Michael's explanations on all the eleven Padigam verses can be watched on Vimeo (with no advertisements). Books by Sri Sadhu Om and Michael James that are currently available on Amazon: By Sri Sadhu Om: ► The Path of Sri Ramana (English) By Michael James: ► Happiness and Art of Being (English) ► Lyckan och Varandets Konst (Swedish) ► Anma-Viddai (English) Above books are also available in other regional Amazon marketplaces worldwide. - Sri Ramana Center of Houston
Transmissions from the Underground Show Episode 199"Transmissions from the Underground Show" Live from Melbourne Australia with Topher Denman, Christine Ries and Michael James. Thursdays at 4:00 AM USA EST - 8:00 PM AEDT Best artist around the world playing #heavyblues #stonerrock & #psychedelicrock #TransmissionsfromtheUnderground AND it's ONLY on Cowboy's Juke Joint Radio #cowboysjukejointDesert Witch - Cruza el Puente - La Otra Razón (2025) Jusolis – Grua – Jusolis (2025) [4:20] Lowdrive - Roller - Roller (2018) Replica Jesus - Bonegrinder - single (2025) Alien Sun – Niente – Seconds to Midnight (2025) Zargenzein - Pinnacler - Got Electricity? (2025) Dendrites - Whiskey Preachin Motherfucker - Dendrites (2018) Neptunian Maximalism - At Dusk : Raag Marwa : Unisson Composition - Le Sacre Du Soleil Invaincu (2025) Children of the Stones – The black serpent rule in our coven – Embrace The Fall (2025) Tao of Lucy – Astro Hotep – Lawless Lands (2025) Lilac Vegetal - Blurred Visions - The Accursed Share (2025) Dr. Colossus - Space Coyote - I'm a stupid moron with an ugly face and a big but and my butt smells and I like to kiss my own butt (2021)
In an online meeting with the San Diego Ramana Satsang (ramana-satsang-sd@googlegroups.com) on 4th May 2025, Michael answers various questions about Bhagavan's teachings. This episode can be watched as a video on YouTube. A more compressed audio copy in Opus format can be downloaded from MediaFire. Advertisement-free videos on the original writings of Bhagavan Ramana with explanations by Michael James can be accessed on our Vimeo video channel. Books by Sri Sadhu Om and Michael James that are currently available on Amazon: By Sri Sadhu Om: ► The Path of Sri Ramana (English) By Michael James: ► Happiness and Art of Being (English) ► Lyckan och Varandets Konst (Swedish) ► Anma-Viddai (English) Above books are also available in other regional Amazon marketplaces worldwide.
In an online meeting with Sri Ramana Center, Houston, on 3rd May 2025, Michael James discusses Uḷḷadu Nāṟpadu Anubandham, verse 30. This episode can be watched as a video on YouTube, and a compressed audio copy in Opus format can be downloaded from MediaFire. This video can also be watched ad-free on our Vimeo video channel. Books by Sri Sadhu Om and Michael James that are currently available on Amazon: By Sri Sadhu Om: ► The Path of Sri Ramana (English) By Michael James: ► Happiness and Art of Being (English) ► Lyckan och Varandets Konst (Swedish) ► Anma-Viddai (English) Above books are also available in other regional Amazon marketplaces worldwide. - Sri Ramana Center of Houston.
Transmissions from the Underground Show Episode 198"Transmissions from the Underground Show" Live from Melbourne Australia with Topher Denman, Christine Ries and Michael James. Thursdays at 4:00 AM USA EST - 8:00 PM AEDT Best artist around the world playing #heavyblues #stonerrock & #psychedelicrock #TransmissionsfromtheUnderground AND it's ONLY on Cowboy's Juke Joint Radio #cowboysjukejointSaint Serpent - Trailer Park Witch - The Moonshine Sessions and the Trailer Park Witch (2022) Slung – Class A Cherry – IN WAYS (2025) Atomic Peat - Demons Coming Home - Demons and Other Friends (2025) Dead Shrine - Serpents of the Sun - Cydonia Mensa (2025) Alabama Kids - The River – Drowsy Driver (2016) Messa - At Races - The Spin (2025) Hammada - Nox - Atmos (2020) Lo-Pan - Rogue Wave - Get Well Soon (2025)] Professor Electric – What Tongue Does The Wind Speak? – What Tongue Does The Wind Speak? (2025) Whitehovse – Dead Rolling – The Mighty One (2025) The Elven - Wherever I Go - Solstice (2025) WEDGE - Computer - Like No Tomorrow (2021)
In an online meeting with Anshu Bahanda, Michael discusses Bhagavan Ramana's Upadēśa Sāram, explaining that its central import is that liberation cannot be achieved by doing anything but only by just being as we are, which means being without rising as ego. This episode can be watched as a video on YouTube. A more compressed audio copy in Opus format can be downloaded from MediaFire. Detailed explanations by Michael James on each verse of Upadēśa Undiyār can be accessed free of advertisements on Vimeo. By Sri Sadhu Om: ► The Path of Sri Ramana (English) By Michael James: ► Happiness and Art of Being (English) ► Lyckan och Varandets Konst (Swedish) ► Anma-Viddai (English) Above books are also available in other regional Amazon marketplaces worldwide.
Transmissions from the Underground Show Episode 197"Transmissions from the Underground Show" Live from Melbourne Australia with Topher Denman, Christine Ries and Michael James. Thursdays at 4:00 AM USA EST - 8:00 PM AEDT Best artist around the world playing #heavyblues #stonerrock & #psychedelicrock #TransmissionsfromtheUnderground AND it's ONLY on Cowboy's Juke Joint Radio #cowboysjukejointRokets- Overload - Bad Choices (2025) The Sky Creepers - Ars Moriendi – Beyond The Void (2025) Sonic Demon - Godhead Overdose - Planet Terror (2025) Bagual - Panteones - Inhvmar (2024) Death SS - Dr Jekyll Sister Hyde - The Entity (2025) Familia del Desierto - Duna - Sesiones Planetario (2022) Tunguska Mammoth – Running Man – Cactus (2025) Snake Mountain Revival – Everything in Sight – Everything in Sight (2021) Desert Witch - Cruza el Puente - single (2025) Sistema Alma Negra - Engullido - Migrares (2020) Paddang – Pressure – Lost in Lizardland (2025) Dusty Rose Gang - Person Of Light - A-One from Day One (2025)
Transmissions from the Underground Show Episode 196"Transmissions from the Underground Show" Live from Melbourne Australia with Topher Denman, Christine Ries and Michael James. Thursdays at 4:00 AM USA EST - 8:00 PM AEDT Best artist around the world playing #heavyblues #stonerrock & #psychedelicrock #TransmissionsfromtheUnderground AND it's ONLY on Cowboy's Juke Joint Radio #cowboysjukejointWednesday 13 - In Misery - Mid Death Crisis (2025) The Chemistry Set - Firefly - Introduction to The Chemistry Set (2025) Heropass – Everyday We Die – Heropass (2018) Hierofante - Drunks and Wizards - Vol II (2024) Sandveiss – Standing in the Fire – Standing In The Fire (2024) Acid Trip - Hombre Elefante - Weedian Trip to Chile (2025) Lotquin's Admiral - Inexplicable Things - Single (2025) Espermaticidio - Kalkutun - Kalkutun (2025) Vago Sagrado – Deep Into The Shadows – Made Out Of Sound (2022) Yajaira - Epopeya - Epopeya (2024) Mamut - Soul Trip - 3 (2023) Candlemass - Black Star - Black Star (2025)
In an online meeting with Hyderabad Ramana Centre, Michael James discussed this topic. This episode can be watched as a video on YouTube, and a more compressed audio copy in Opus format can be downloaded from MediaFire. Songs of Sri Sadhu Om with English translations can be accessed on our Vimeo video channel. Books by Sri Sadhu Om and Michael James that are currently available on Amazon: By Sri Sadhu Om: ► The Path of Sri Ramana (English) By Michael James: ► Happiness and Art of Being (English) ► Lyckan och Varandets Konst (Swedish) ► Anma-Viddai (English) Above books are also available in other regional Amazon marketplaces worldwide.
During the international celebration of Bhagavan Ramana's 75th Aradhana (anniversary of the day he left his body) organised by Arunachala Ashrama, New York, on 6th April 2025 Michael James discusses what the real 'seeing' or 'knowing' of God is. This episode can be watched as a video on YouTube, and a compressed audio copy in Opus format can be downloaded from MediaFire. Songs of Sri Sadhu Om with English translations can be accessed at our Vimeo video channel. Books by Sri Sadhu Om and Michael James that are currently available on Amazon: By Sri Sadhu Om: ► The Path of Sri Ramana (English) By Michael James: ► Happiness and Art of Being (English) ► Lyckan och Varandets Konst (Swedish) ► Anma-Viddai (English) Above books are also available in other regional Amazon marketplaces worldwide.
Don't miss this Special In-Studio Edition of Kickin' It with KoolKard! Filmed at TST Studios in Atlanta, GA, Episode 267 brings you three incredible indie stars who have been absolutely KILLING it on the scene - Kai Lynn, Michael James, and Natasha Eli. From their breakout performances to their passion for storytelling, these talented actors are taking the indie world by storm and bringing all the heat to this exclusive interview.
In an online meeting with the San Diego Ramana Satsang (ramana-satsang-sd@googlegroups.com) on 6th April 2025, Michael answers various questions about Bhagavan's teachings. This episode can be watched as a video on YouTube. A more compressed audio copy in Opus format can be downloaded from MediaFire . Ad-free videos on the original writings of Bhagavan Ramana with explanations by Michael James can be accessed on our Vimeo video channel. Books by Sri Sadhu Om and Michael James that are currently available on Amazon: By Sri Sadhu Om: ► The Path of Sri Ramana (English) By Michael James: ► Happiness and Art of Being (English) ► Lyckan och Varandets Konst (Swedish) ► Anma-Viddai (English) Above books are also available in other regional Amazon marketplaces worldwide.
Join Anshu Bahanda as she discusses the Upadesa Saram with Michael James, who has dedicated over twenty years to studying under Sri Ramana Maharishi at his ashram. Michael's insights reveal how self-inquiry can lead to profound happiness.Today's relentless quest for quick fixes often leaves us feeling empty. Upadesa Saram cuts through this noise, guiding us towards peace through the power of inner reflection and stillness. Michael illustrates how these timeless teachings help us cope with modern stresses and personal challenges.Learn how adopting a more introspective approach can transform our lives, offering a deeper, more sustained sense of fulfillment. What if the key to a richer life lies not in external achievements, but in reconnecting with our inner selves?Tune in to "Ancient Wisdom for Modern Living" to see how integrating ancient philosophies like those in the Upadesa Saram can bring clarity and joy into the hustle of today's world.For a transcript of this show, go to https://wellnesscurated.life/the-essence-of-happiness-in-upadesa-saram-2/If you liked our episode, you can subscribe to our podcast on any of the major podcasting platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Please leave us a review on Apple iTunes and help others discover this podcast. You can visit wellnesscurated.life and follow us on Twitter @WellnessCurated, On Instagram @wellnesscurated.life,On Facebook @Wellness Curated by Anshu Bahanda,On LinkedIn @Wellness Curated by Anshu Bahanda, And on YouTube @wellnesscuratedbyanshubahanda. for more wellness tips to help you live your best life.
Transmissions from the Underground Show Episode 195"Transmissions from the Underground Show" Live from Melbourne Australia with Topher Denman, Christine Ries and Michael James. Thursdays at 4:00 AM USA EST - 8:00 PM AEDT Best artist around the world playing #heavyblues #stonerrock & #psychedelicrock #TransmissionsfromtheUnderground AND it's ONLY on Cowboy's Juke Joint Radio #cowboysjukejointNoise River - Generic Stoner Highway Song - Single (2023) Mika Häkki - Couch Anthem - Mørker (2025) Turtle Skull – Apathy – Being Here (2025) Humanotone - Ephemeral - A Flourishing Fall in a Grain of Sand (2022) This Summit Fever – Superfluous – This Summit Fever (2025) Acid Magus - War - Scattering Empire (2025) Sotano - La Habitación de la Bruja - El Semimuerto (2023) Dixie Goat - Woman in Black - Order, Chaos, Life and Death (2023) SYRIIS - Doomsday Morning - Doomsday Morning (2025) Shevil – Skyla – Cunningham's Crow (2025 Remastered) (2025) Prime Juniper - Empty Bottle - single (2025) André Drage Group - Tigerboy - Wolves (2025)
In an online meeting with Sri Ramana Center, Houston, on 5th April 2025, Michael James discusses Uḷḷadu Nāṟpadu Anubandham, verse 29. This episode can be watched as a video on our ad-free Vimeo video channel or on YouTube, and a compressed audio copy in Opus format can be downloaded from MediaFire. Books by Sri Sadhu Om and Michael James that are currently available on Amazon: By Sri Sadhu Om: ► The Path of Sri Ramana (English) By Michael James: ► Happiness and Art of Being (English) ► Lyckan och Varandets Konst (Swedish) ► Anma-Viddai (English) Above books are also available in other regional Amazon marketplaces worldwide.
In an online meeting with the Chicago Ramana devotees on 30th March 2025, Michael answers various questions about the fourfold means (sādhanā catuṣṭayam). This episode can be watched as a video on YouTube. A more compressed audio copy in Opus format can be downloaded from MediaFire. Songs of Sri Sadhu Om with English translations can be accessed on our Vimeo video channel. Books by Sri Sadhu Om and Michael James that are currently available on Amazon: By Sri Sadhu Om: ► The Path of Sri Ramana (English) By Michael James: ► Happiness and Art of Being (English) ► Lyckan och Varandets Konst (Swedish) ► Anma-Viddai (English) Above books are also available in other regional Amazon marketplaces worldwide.
Transmissions from the Underground Show Episode 194"Transmissions from the Underground Show" Live from Melbourne Australia with Topher Denman, Christine Ries and Michael James. Thursdays at 4:00 AM USA EST - 8:00 PM AEDT Best artist around the world playing #heavyblues #stonerrock & #psychedelicrock #TransmissionsfromtheUnderground AND it's ONLY on Cowboy's Juke Joint Radio #cowboysjukejointSautrus - Hoodoo - Lazarus Dilemma (2024) Boris - Reincarnation Rose - Reincarnation Rose (2021) Mount Void - Burner (Head on Fire) - Sensible Conduct (2025) Taxi Cavemen - I, The Witch - Single (2021) Warlung - Digital Smoke - The Poison Touch (2025) Bruit Paradise - Flames & Graves - A Hundred Times (2025) Hydra - Into The Night - Into The Night (2024) Daevar - Catcher in the Rye - Sub Rosa (2025) From The Ages - Lucid - III (2025) Sendero - Xargon - Sendero (2025) Pryne - Drifting Sun Shifting None - Smøl (2025) Spaceslug - Lost In The Tide - Deep Seven Vol 1 (2024)
In an online meeting with the Ramana Maharshi Foundation UK on 29th March 2025, Michael discusses Śrī Aruṇācala Padigam verse 1. This episode can be watched as a video on YouTube. A more compressed audio copy in Opus format can be downloaded from MediaFire. Ad-free videos on the original writings of Bhagavan Ramana with explanations by Michael James can be accessed on our Vimeo video channel. Books by Sri Sadhu Om and Michael James that are currently available on Amazon: By Sri Sadhu Om: ► The Path of Sri Ramana (English) By Michael James: ► Happiness and Art of Being (English) ► Lyckan och Varandets Konst (Swedish) ► Anma-Viddai (English) Above books are also available in other regional Amazon marketplaces worldwide.
Transmissions from the Underground Show Episode 193"Transmissions from the Underground Show" Live from Melbourne Australia with Topher Denman, Christine Ries and Michael James. Thursdays at 4:00 AM USA EST - 8:00 PM AEDT Best artist around the world playing #heavyblues #stonerrock & #psychedelicrock #TransmissionsfromtheUnderground AND it's ONLY on Cowboy's Juke Joint Radio #cowboysjukejointFuzzripper - Poltergeist - Single (2025) Lo-Pan – The Good Fight – Get Well Soon (2025) Benthic Eels - True Nature - Zona (2025) Nightstalker - Heavy Trippin' - Return From The Point Of No Return (2025) Howling Giant – Whale Lord – Howling Giant EP - 10th Anniversary Edition (2025) Jesse Stilettö - As The Portal Opens - Jesse Stilettö (2025) Never Plenty - Caviar - Never Plenty (2025) The Blackwall - Skål - Spooky Tunes and Haunting Stories (2025) Dead Meadow - The Space Between – Voyager to Voyager (2025) The Obsessed – Gilded Sorrow – Gilded Sorrow (2024) Leash Eye - Some Like It Hot - Destination: 125 (2025) Storm - The Open Wave - Storm / Alive III (2024)
Transmissions from the Underground Show Episode 192"Transmissions from the Underground Show" Live from Melbourne Australia with Topher Denman, Christine Ries and Michael James. Thursdays at 4:00 AM USA EST - 8:00 PM AEDT Best artist around the world playing #heavyblues #stonerrock & #psychedelicrock #TransmissionsfromtheUnderground AND it's ONLY on Cowboy's Juke Joint Radio #cowboysjukejointBlack Label Society - Lord Humungus - Single (2025) Paralyzed – White Paper – Rumble&Roar (2025) Vulvarine - The Drugs, the Love and the Pain - Fast Lane (2025) REPLICA JESUS - The Rope - single (2025) The Oddeven - Innocent - Outer Space Outtakes (2025) Howling Mountain - Numb Blooded - Volume Dealer Live Sessions (2025) Year of the Cobra – War Drop – Year of The Cobra (2025) Requiem Blues - Frustration - Requiem Blues (2025) Kaiser – Brotha – 2nd Sound (2025) CHILD – Moment In Time – Soul Murder (2023) Wood Witch - Solitude is my name - Synna Modor (2025) Granicus - Prayer - S/T (1973)
In an online meeting with the Ramana Maharshi Foundation UK on 8th March 2025, Michael discusses Śrī Aruṇācala Navamaṇimālai verse 9. This episode can be watched as a video on YouTube. A more compressed audio copy in Opus format can be downloaded from MediaFire. Ad-free videos on the original writings of Bhagavan Ramana with explanations by Michael James can be accessed on our Vimeo video channel. Books by Sri Sadhu Om and Michael James that are currently available on Amazon: By Sri Sadhu Om: ► The Path of Sri Ramana (English) By Michael James: ► Happiness and Art of Being (English) ► Lyckan och Varandets Konst (Swedish) ► Anma-Viddai (English) Above books are also available in other regional Amazon marketplaces worldwide.
In an online meeting with the San Diego Ramana Satsang (ramana-satsang-sd@googlegroups.com) on 2nd March 2025, Michael answers various questions about Bhagavan's teachings. This episode can be watched as video on YouTube. A more compressed audio copy in Opus format can be downloaded from MediaFire. Ad-free videos on the original writings of Bhagavan Ramana with explanations by Michael James can be accessed on our Vimeo video channel. Books by Sri Sadhu Om and Michael James that are currently available on Amazon: By Sri Sadhu Om: ► The Path of Sri Ramana (English) By Michael James: ► Happiness and Art of Being (English) ► Lyckan och Varandets Konst (Swedish) ► Anma-Viddai (English) Above books are also available in other regional Amazon marketplaces worldwide.
Today, Lauren and Traci are talking to Michael James O'Brien, a photographer, teacher, curator, activist, and writer.Michael is an acclaimed photographer and poet known for his wide-ranging work, from still lifes and portraits to commercial and fine art photography. He earned his MFA from Yale University in the 1970s, studying under Walker Evans, and later taught at Kenyon College and the New School. Currently, he serves as Chairman of the Photography Department at the Savannah College of Art and Design.In 1993, O'Brien began a collaboration with artist Matthew Barney, creating a photographic counterpart to Drawing Restraint 7 and the Cremaster cycle, exhibited at the Musée Moderne in Paris and the Guggenheim in New York. His work has been featured in The New Yorker, Rolling Stone, The New York Times, L'Uomo Vogue, and Elle Décor, as well as in campaigns for Bergdorf Goodman, Ralph Lauren, and Thierry Mugler.You can see Michael's years of incredible work on his website. Make sure to follow him on Instagram to keep up with his life and journey!If you would like to get involved with Focus On Women, you can review sponsorship and contribution options here, as well as become a member here.Remember to stay safe and keep your creative juices flowing!---Tech/Project Management Tools (*these are affiliate links)Buzzsprout*Airtable*17hats*ZoomPodcast Mic*
Transmissions from the Underground Show Episode 191"Transmissions from the Underground Show" Live from Melbourne Australia with Topher Denman, Christine Ries and Michael James. Thursdays at 4:00 AM USA EST - 8:00 PM AEDT Best artist around the world playing #heavyblues #stonerrock & #psychedelicrock #TransmissionsfromtheUnderground AND it's ONLY on Cowboy's Juke Joint Radio #cowboysjukejointSmith/Kotzen - Black Light - Black Light / White Noise (2025) Sergeant Thunderhoof – You've Stolen The Words (Live) – Avo Calling (2025) Supersonic Deuces - Haze The Hides - Deuce On The Loose (2025) Land Mammal - The Wasp - Survive The Hive (2025) Massasauga - Bury The Hatchet - Single (2025) Dunes - Tides - Land of the Blind (2025) Stone Cream – Stonified – Stonified Blues (2025) Fish Basket - NA-HU-HA-NE - Fish Basket and his second album (2025) Turtle Skull – Into The Sun – Being Here (2025) RED EYE – Nebula - III (2025) Deer Lord - Deer Lord - Deer Lord Goes Into The Beam (2025) Haunted - Catamorph - Stare At Nothing (2024)
In an online meeting with Sri Ramana Center, Houston, on 1st March 2025, Michael James discusses Uḷḷadu Nāṟpadu Anubandham, verse 28. The translation of verse 28 by Michael can be found here: https://blog.sriramanateachings.org/2024/05/ulladu-narpadu-anubandham-tamil-text.html#una28 This episode can be watched as a video, ad-free on Vimeo or with ads on YouTube . A compressed audio copy in Opus format can be downloaded from MediaFire .
In an online meeting with the Chicago Ramana devotees on 23rd February 2025, Michael answers various questions about Bhagavan's teachings. This episode is also available as a video on YouTube . A more compressed audio copy in Opus format can be downloaded from MediaFire . Ad-free videos on the original writings of Bhagavan Ramana with explanations by Michael James, and songs of Sri Sadhu Om with English translations can be accessed on our Vimeo video channel .
Transmissions from the Underground Show Episode 190"Transmissions from the Underground Show" Live from Melbourne Australia with Topher Denman, Christine Ries and Michael James. Thursdays at 4:00 AM USA EST - 8:00 PM AEDT Best artist around the world playing #heavyblues #stonerrock & #psychedelicrock #TransmissionsfromtheUnderground AND it's ONLY on Cowboy's Juke Joint Radio #cowboysjukejointThe Red Crow - The River - SpellBound (2025) Spirit Mother – Wolves - Trails (2024) The Death Wheelers - The Ecstasy Of Möld - The Ecstasy Of Möld (2025) Slumlord Radio - Snakebit - single (2025) TFNRSH - WRZL - Book of Circles (2025) Acid Magus - Emperor - Scattering Empire (2025) Naxatras – Numenia – V (2025) Ultra Death Cult - All Eyes On Our Blight - End Times Are Good Times (2025) Lightning Swells Forever – Green Tide – Delirium (2025) Wet Cactus – My Gaze Is Fixed Ahead - Magma Tres (2023) Parish - Queen of the Skies / Sisters of the Light - single (2025) GUNLÖD - Royal Disgrace - Coal Apes (2023)
In an online meeting with the Ramana Maharshi Foundation UK on 22nd February 2025, Michael discusses Śrī Aruṇācala Navamaṇimālai verse 8 . This episode can be watched as a video on YouTube . A more compressed audio copy in Opus format can be downloaded from MediaFire . Ad-free videos on the original writings of Bhagavan Ramana with explanations by Michael James can be accessed on our Vimeo video channel .
Transmissions from the Underground Show Episode 189"Transmissions from the Underground Show" Live from Melbourne Australia with Topher Denman, Christine Ries and Michael James. Thursdays at 4:00 AM USA EST - 8:00 PM AEDT Best artist around the world playing #heavyblues #stonerrock & #psychedelicrock #TransmissionsfromtheUnderground AND it's ONLY on Cowboy's Juke Joint Radio #cowboysjukejointGreenleaf - Good God I Better Run Away - Echoes From A Mass (2021) Kal-El – B.T.D.S.C – Astral Voyager Vol. 1 (2025) Monstroid - Fall In Line - Set 2: Burnt Sky (2021)Prime Juniper - Colour Outta Space - single (2025)Godzillionaire - Astrogarden - Diminishing Returns (2025)Black Rainbows - Fire In The Sky - Superskull (2023)Moon Destroys – Echoes (The Empress) – She Walks By Moonlight (2025) ZOAHR - Zephyr - Mosaic (2025)HMUNGA – Last Pilgrimage - Mammoth (2025)Mordor Truckers – Mindless - Nowhere (2023)Mountain Dust - Only Them - Mountain Dust (2025)Burning Leaf - Kroz Sunce - Amber And Grey (2024)
In an online meeting with the Ramana Maharshi Foundation UK on 10th February 2025, Michael discusses Śrī Aruṇācala Navamaṇimālai verse 7. ஸ்ரீ அருணாசல நவமணிமாலை: Śrī Aruṇācala Navamaṇimālai Verse 7 அண்ணா மலையா யடியேனை யாண்ட வன்றே யாவியுடற் கொண்டா யெனக்கோர் குறையுண்டோ குறையுங் குணமு நீயல்லா லெண்ணே னிவற்றை யென்னுயிரே யெண்ண மெதுவோ வதுசெய்வாய் கண்ணே யுன்றன் கழலிணையிற் காதற் பெருக்கே தருவாயே. aṇṇā malaiyā yaḍiyēṉai yāṇda vaṉḏṟē yāviyuḍaṯ koṇḍā yeṉakkōr kuṟaiyuṇḍō kuṟaiyuṅ guṇamu nīyallā leṇṇē ṉivaṯṟai yeṉṉuyirē yeṇṇa meduvō vaduseyvāy kaṇṇē yuṉḏṟaṉ kaṙaliṇaiyiṟ kādaṯ perukkē taruvāyē. பதச்சேதம்: அண்ணாமலையாய், அடியேனை ஆண்ட அன்றே ஆவி உடல் கொண்டாய். எனக்கு ஓர் குறை உண்டோ? குறையும் குணமும் நீ அல்லால் எண்ணேன் இவற்றை. என் உயிரே, எண்ணம் எதுவோ அது செய்வாய். கண்ணே, உன்றன் கழல் இணையில் காதல் பெருக்கே தருவாயே. Padacchēdam (word-separation): aṇṇāmalaiyāy, aḍiyēṉai āṇda aṉḏṟē āvi uḍal koṇḍāy. eṉakku ōr kuṟai uṇḍō? kuṟaiyum guṇamum nī allāl eṇṇēṉ ivaṯṟai. eṉ uyirē, eṇṇam eduvō adu seyvāy. kaṇṇē, uṉḏṟaṉ kaṙal-iṇaiyil kādal-perukkē taruvāyē. English translation: Annamalai, that very day you took charge of me, this slave, you took possession of soul and body. Is there any deficiency for me? Both defects and qualities, except you, I do not think of these. My life, whatever be thought, do that. Eye, just give only a flood of love for your pair of feet. Explanatory paraphrase: Annamalai [Arunachala], that very day you took charge of me, [your] slave [servant or devotee], you took possession of [my] soul and body. [Therefore] is there any kuṟai [imperfection, deficiency, need, want, dissatisfaction or grievance] for me? [Since] both kuṟai [imperfections, flaws, faults, defects, impurities or vices] and guṇam [good qualities or virtues] [cannot exist independent of you or as other than you], I do not think of them but only of you. My uyir [life or soul, implying my real nature, the soul of my soul], whatever be [your] thought [intention, aim, plan or wish], do that. [My] kaṇ [eye, implying both my beloved (the one who is dearer to me than my own eyes) and my own real awareness (which is what is always shining in my heart as ‘I am')], just give [me] only a flood [surge, increase, overflow or abundance] of love for your pair of feet. This episode can be watched as a video on YouTube . A more compressed audio copy in Opus format can be downloaded from MediaFire . Ad-free videos on the original writings of Bhagavan Ramana with explanations by Michael James can be accessed on our Vimeo video channel
In an online meeting with the San Diego Ramana Satsang (ramana-satsang-sd@googlegroups.com) on 2nd February 2025, Michael answers various questions about Bhagavan's teachings. This episode can be watched as a video on YouTube . A more compressed audio copy in Opus format can be downloaded from MediaFire . Ad-free videos on the original writings of Bhagavan Ramana with explanations by Michael James can be accessed on our Vimeo video channel .
Transmissions from the Underground Show Episode 188"Transmissions from the Underground Show" Live from Melbourne Australia with Topher Denman, Christine Ries and Michael James. Thursdays at 4:00 AM USA EST - 8:00 PM AEDT Best artist around the world playing #heavyblues #stonerrock & #psychedelicrock #TransmissionsfromtheUnderground AND it's ONLY on Cowboy's Juke Joint Radio #cowboysjukejointThe Hellacopters - Leave A Mark - Overdriver (2025)Massasauga - Bury The Hatchet - Single (2025)Leroy T. Brown - Maquina Verde - Hell is now your safest bet (2025) Black Electric – Control - Apotrepo (2025) Sykofant - Embers - Red Sun (2025) The Deadwood Pioneer - Shoot First - Single (2025) 2:51La Briscola Bugiarda – Ultima Frontiera - Ultima Frontiera (2024) Moth Priest - The Bottom - Moth Priest (2025) Sand Viper – Away – Sandobaipā (2025) Cordura - Carpe Noctem - Noche Eterna (2025) Holystone – Returnee - East of the Sun, West of the Moon (2024)David Judson Clemmons - Learn To Resist - Everything A War (2025)
In an online meeting with Sri Ramana Center, Houston, on 1st February 2025, Michael James discusses Bhagavan Ramana's Uḷḷadu Nāṟpadu Anubandham, verses 26 and 27 . This episode can be watched as a video either on YouTube or ad-free on our Vimeo video channel , and a compressed audio copy in Opus format can be downloaded from MediaFire .
Michael explains the essential import of Uḷḷadu Nāṟpadu and all of Ramana's teachings in 8 key points -- 8 talks (videos). This is the fifth talk with the fifth point: We can eradicate ego only by attending to ourself exclusively. After explaining this point, Michael answers questions related to Ramana's teachings. This episode can be watched as a video on YouTube . A more compressed audio copy in Opus format can be downloaded from MediaFire . Ad-free videos on the original writings of Bhagavan Ramana with explanations by Michael James, and songs of Sri Sadhu Om with English translation can be accessed on our a Vimeo video channel
Transmissions from the Underground Show Episode 187"Transmissions from the Underground Show" Live from Melbourne Australia with Topher Denman, Christine Ries and Michael James. Thursdays at 4:00 AM USA EST - 8:00 PM AEDT Best artist around the world playing #heavyblues #stonerrock & #psychedelicrock #TransmissionsfromtheUnderground AND it's ONLY on Cowboy's Juke Joint Radio #cowboysjukejointThe Blasts - Get in Line - Single (2025) Hey Satan - Rubicon- Flamingos (2024) Weapon of Pride - Under Wings - Weedian Trip to Arizona (2023) Red Fang – It's Always There - Deep Cuts (2025) Sumo - Alyssa - III (2024) Möuth - Appetite - Global Warning (2025)Vitskär Süden – War Machine Crimson - Vitskär Süden (2025)Stronger Than Arnold - Vibrations from Another World - Odd Structures Lost in the Depths of Space (2024) Sutej Singh – Land of Gold – Land of Gold (2023) Sotomonte - The Nothing - Decadence and Renaissance (2024) Weite – Roter Traum - Oase (2025) DI'AUL - Tar Wing - EvAAvE (2025)
This episode can be watched as video on YouTube . A more compressed audio copy in Opus format can be downloaded from MediaFire . Ad-free videos on the original writings of Bhagavan Ramana with explanations by Michael James, and songs of Sri Sadhu Om with English translations can be accessed on our Vimeo video channel .
In an online meeting with the Ramana Maharshi Foundation UK on 25th January 2025, Michael discusses Śrī Aruṇācala Navamaṇimālai ஸ்ரீ அருணாசல நவமணிமாலை verse 6: காமாரி யென்றுநீ யன்பரா லென்றுமே கதித்திடப் படுகின்றா யாமாமெ யுனக்கிது வாமாவென் றையுறு மருணாச லேச்சுரனே யாமாயி னெங்ஙனத் தீரனே சூரனே யாயினும் வல்லனங்கன் காமாரி யாகுமுன் காலரண் சரண்புகு கருத்தினுட் புகவலனே. kāmāri yeṉḏṟunī yaṉbarā leṉḏṟumē kathittiḍap paḍugiṉḏṟā yāmāme yuṉakkidu vāmāveṉ ḏṟaiyuṟu maruṇāca lēśśuraṉē yāmāyi ṉeṅṅaṉad dhīraṉē śūraṉē yāyiṉum vallaṉaṅgaṉ kāmāri yāhumuṉ kālaraṇ śaraṇbuhu karuttiṉuṭ puhavalaṉē. பதச்சேதம்: காமாரி என்று நீ அன்பரால் என்றுமே கதித்திடப்படுகின்றாய். ஆம், ஆம், மெய். உனக்கு இது ஆமா என்று ஐ உறும், அருணாசலேச்சுரனே. ஆம் ஆயின், எங்ஙன் அத் தீரனே சூரனே ஆயினும் வல் அனங்கன் காமாரி ஆகும் உன் கால் அரண் சரண்புகு கருத்தினுள் புக வலனே? Padacchēdam (word-separation): kāmāri eṉḏṟu nī aṉbarāl eṉḏṟumē kathittiḍappaḍugiṉḏṟāy. ām, ām, mey. uṉakku idu āmā eṉḏṟu ai uṟum, aruṇācalēśśuraṉē. ām āyiṉ, eṅṅaṉ a-d-dhīraṉē śūraṉē āyiṉum val aṉaṅgaṉ kāmāri-y-āhum uṉ kāl araṇ śaraṇbuhu karuttiṉuḷ puha valaṉē? அன்வயம்: அருணாசலேச்சுரனே, காமாரி என்று நீ அன்பரால் என்றுமே கதித்திடப்படுகின்றாய். ஆம், ஆம், மெய். உனக்கு இது ஆமா என்று ஐ உறும். ஆம் ஆயின், தீரனே சூரனே ஆயினும், எங்ஙன் அவ் வல் அனங்கன் காமாரி ஆகும் உன் கால் அரண் சரண்புகு கருத்தினுள் புக வலனே? Anvayam (words rearranged in natural prose order): aruṇācalēśśuraṉē, kāmāri eṉḏṟu nī aṉbarāl eṉḏṟumē kathittiḍappaḍugiṉḏṟāy. ām, ām, mey. uṉakku idu āmā eṉḏṟu ai uṟum. ām āyiṉ, dhīraṉē śūraṉē āyiṉum, eṅṅaṉ a-v-val aṉaṅgaṉ kāmāri-y-āhum uṉ kāl araṇ śaraṇpuhu karuttiṉuḷ puha valaṉē? English translation: You are always described by devotees as the slayer of carnal desire. Yes, yes, true. I doubt whether this is suitable for you, Arunachaleswara. If it is suitable, how is that mighty bodiless one, though he is indeed brave and powerful, able to enter within a mind that takes refuge in the fortress of the feet of you, who are the slayer of carnal desire? Explanatory paraphrase: Arunachaleswara [God in the form of Arunachala], you are always described by devotees as kāmāri [the slayer of kāma, carnal desire]. Yes, yes, true. [However] I doubt whether this [name] is suitable for you. If it is suitable, how is that mighty [or skilful] Anangan [‘he who is bodiless', namely Kama, the god of carnal desire], though he is indeed brave and powerful, able to enter within a mind that takes refuge in the fortress of the feet of you, who are kāmāri [the slayer of Kama]? This episode can be watched as a video on YouTube . A more compressed audio copy in Opus format can be downloaded from MediaFire . Ad-free videos on the original writings of Bhagavan Ramana with explanations by Michael James can be accessed on our Vimeo video channel .
In an online meeting with the San Diego Ramana Satsang (ramana-satsang-sd@googlegroups.com) on 5th January 2025, Michael answers various questions about Bhagavan's teachings. This episode can be watched as video on YouTube. A more compressed audio copy in Opus format can be downloaded from MediaFire. Ad-free videos on the original writings of Bhagavan Ramana with explanations by Michael James can be accessed on our Vimeo video channel
In an online meeting with Kartik, Michael answers questions about Bhagavan Ramana's teachings. This episode can be watched as video on YouTube. A more compressed audio copy in Opus format can be downloaded from MediaFire . Ad-free videos on the original writings of Bhagavan Ramana with explanations by Michael James can be accessed on our Vimeo video channel: https://vimeo.com/ramanahou/albums .
In an online session during global Sri Ramana Jayanti celebrations, on 19th January 2025 Michael James discusses mangalam verse 1of Uḷḷadu Nāṟpadu: https://happinessofbeing.blogspot.com/2017/10/ulladu-narpadu-tamil-text.html#unm1 This episode can be watched as a video on YouTube . A more compressed audio copy in Opus format can be downloaded from MediaFire . Ad-free videos on the original writings of Bhagavan Ramana with explanations by Michael James can be accessed on our Vimeo video channel .
In an online meeting with Sri Ramana Center, Houston, on 4th January 2025, Michael James discusses Uḷḷadu Nāṟpadu Anubandham, verse 25. The translation of verse 25 by Michael can be found here . Video version of this podcast can be watched on YouTube and a more compressed audio copy in Opus format (which can be listened to in the VLC media player and some other apps) can be downloaded from MediaFire .