Podcasts about tiruvannamalai

8th Sep 2025In this Satsang, Sanjay shared experiences from the recent retreat at Tiruvannamalai. Sanjay then led a meditation session focused on achieving inner peace and bliss through awareness and silence, emphasizing the distinction between the mind and one's true self. The discussion concluded with Sanjay exploring concepts of transcendence and liberation, encouraging participants to experience their true nature through inner silence and self-reflection.These are teachings and pointers from ongoing NDA(Non-duality awareness)/Advaitic Satsangs held at Bhagavan Ramana Maharshi Centre in Melbourne, Australia. Om Namo Bhagavate Sri Arunachala Ramanaya !

Tiruvannamalai, India Event - February 2, 2017 Morning. John shares what matters most when an awakening experience has past and you're once more in the sunshine and storms of everyday life. Dialogues with John de Ruiter bring you into your heart, and into the depths of your being, where the meaning of life opens up in awareness.    For more information about John de Ruiter go to www.johnderuiter.com

Trechos do livro “Guruvachaka Kovai”, de Muruganar.Muruganar (1890–1973), nascido como C.K. Subramania Iyer em Tamil Nadu, Índia, foi um renomado poeta e devoto de Ramana Maharshi.Professor por profissão, Muruganar encontrou Ramana Maharshi em 1923, em uma experiência que transformou sua vida. Assim, abandonou sua carreira e se estabeleceu em Tiruvannamalai, onde viveu como discípulo próximo do mestre. Sob a orientação de Ramana, sua devoção e compreensão espiritual se aprofundaram, e ele se tornou um dos mais queridos e dedicados seguidores do sábio.Muruganar dedicou-se a registrar e poetizar os ensinamentos de Ramana Maharshi, compondo centenas de versos em Tamil que expressavam a essência da autoinvestigação e da entrega ao Eu Supremo. Suas poesias combinavam profundidade filosófica com devoção intensa, tornando os ensinamentos acessíveis e inspiradores.Muruganar é lembrado como o mais prolífico poeta-devoto de Ramana Maharshi, sendo responsável por preservar muitos dos ensinamentos de seu mestre. Sua obra, Guru Vachaka Kovai, é uma referência essencial para os seguidores da tradição de Ramana e para todos os buscadores espirituais.

Maharishikaa responds to an emotional ex-follower of the EnlightenNext movement Christopher Hawkins, about its founder Andrew Cohen's recent passing away. She traces his rise and fall as an influential teacher in the field of spiritual awakening and enlightenment experiments during the 1990s, most notably through his work with EnlightenNext. She shows understanding for the emotional rollercoaster experienced by many of his former disciples—including those who left him—as they process his death and reflect on their own spiritual journey. With clarity and compassion, Maharishikaa deconstructs Cohen's downfall, which She had revealed to him during a private meeting he sought with her in Tiruvannamalai in 2020. She explains to Christopher that people like Andrew are not ill-intentioned—they are simply not present in their bodies. She rejects his concept of ‘evolutionary enlightenment,' stating unequivocally that there is no evolution or devolution of consciousness. While the idea may appear intellectually compelling, it is nothing but conceptual gymnastics—far from reality. In pursuit of this ideal, Cohen moved beyond the emotional, beyond other realms of consciousness inherent to the body, out into cosmic states; and in doing so became detached and incapable of feeling or responding to the emotional experiences of his students. This detachment, Maharishkaa explains, ultimately led his students to rebel and bring him down from the pedestal they themselves had helped place him on. Maharishikaa emphasizes the critical importance for any spiritual Guru to remain grounded—standing on the earth with both feet firmly planted—no matter how many people may exalt them. Cohen, instead of standing rooted within himself, allowed himself to be swayed by his students. Praising him as someone who contributed greatly to opening people up to spirituality, She recounts that in their 2020 meeting, as Maharishikaa guided him to descend back into the body, Cohen spoke of “reintegration.” She graciously credits him with her own use of this term in her teachings. Maharishikaa sheds light on what may have been his greatest misstep: becoming a Guru without the blessing of his own Guru. Tragedies like the one Cohen experienced occur when such core principles of Guruvaada are disregarded on a spiritual journey. Addressing Christopher's current state—his ability to remain in surrender even while experiencing pain and energy blocks—Maharishikaa affirms that true surrender enables one to endure the inevitable sufferings of life without being destabilized. As he continues with his surrender practice, the energetic blocks he experiences, too, will dissolve. Reminding Christopher of the human-ness of his former Guru, and saying that Andrew Cohen did eventually realize his mistakes—Maharishikaa tells him it's time for him to forgive Andrew. She assures him that he is on a good track, and to continue this Saadhanaa of surrender. #Maharishikaa #AndrewCohen #EnlightenmentNext #SpiritualAwakening #SpiritualJourney #Enlightenment Aaryaa Maharishikaa Preeti Maiyaa, is a revolutionary female mystic who fearlessly dares to demystify spirituality in her unrelenting call to realize Self, and act from Source. Detailed biography: https://maharishikaa.org/biography/ If you would like to make a Dakshinaa offering directly to Maharishikaa: Online transfer: http://bit.ly/Dakshinaa PayPal: maharishikaadakshinaa@gmail.com If you wish to make a donation to charitable works inspired by Maharishikaa: http://bit.ly/Daanam Lives transformed by Maharishikaa: https://maharishikaa.org/testimonials/ Subscribe to our mailing list: https://bit.ly/MaharishikaaEmailList

Host Michael Taft talks with author David Godman about the sage Ramana Maharshi and his nondual view of the world, whether he considered taking sannyasa (renunciation) to be necessary to achieve awakening, the power of the physical presence of the guru, Sri Ramana's seemingly miraculous learning of Sanskrit, an introduction to Lakshmana Swami—a very advanced student of Ramana, with whom David Godman sat in the 1970s and 80s, Tamil poetry of awakening, and—in a surprising reveal—David Godman endorses a new jnani who lives in Tiruvannamalai.David Godman has been living in India since 1976, studying and practising the teachings of Ramana Maharshi. During that period he has met and written extensively about many direct disciples of Sri Ramana, including Lakshmana Swamy, Muruganar, Papaji and Annamalai Swami. David has also been involved in several projects that have translated Ramana Maharshi's Tamil teachings and made them available in English for the first time. His anthology of dialogues with Sri Ramana, Be As You Are, is, outside India, the most widely-read book on Sri Ramana's teachings.https://www.davidgodman.org/You can support the creation of future episodes of this podcast by contributing through Patreon.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sri Ramana Maharshi is the author of the revered devotionalhymn "Aksharamanamalai." It consists of 108 verses written in Tamil, dedicated to Arunachala, the holy mountain in Tiruvannamalai. The hymn is a profound expression of the devotee's love and longing for the divine, blendingdeep spiritual insights with lyrical beauty. Each verse serves as a heartfelt prayer, seeking the grace and guidance of Arunachala to attain self-realization and liberation. "Aksharamanamalai" remains a timeless spiritualtreasure, inspiring seekers on their path to enlightenment

Sri Ramana Maharshi is the author of the revered devotionalhymn "Aksharamanamalai." It consists of 108 verses written in Tamil, dedicated to Arunachala, the holy mountain in Tiruvannamalai. The hymn is a profound expression of the devotee's love and longing for the divine, blendingdeep spiritual insights with lyrical beauty. Each verse serves as a heartfelt prayer, seeking the grace and guidance of Arunachala to attain self-realizationand liberation. "Aksharamanamalai" remains a timeless spiritualtreasure, inspiring seekers on their path to enlightenment

Sri Ramana Maharshi is the author of the revered devotionalhymn "Aksharamanamalai." It consists of 108 verses written in Tamil, dedicated to Arunachala, the holy mountain in Tiruvannamalai. The hymn is a profound expression of the devotee's love and longing for the divine, blendingdeep spiritual insights with lyrical beauty. Each verse serves as a heartfelt prayer, seeking the grace and guidance of Arunachala to attain self-realization and liberation. "Aksharamanamalai" remains a timeless spiritualtreasure, inspiring seekers on their path to enlightenment

Sri Ramana Maharshi is the author of the revered devotionalhymn "Aksharamanamalai." It consists of 108 verses written in Tamil, dedicated to Arunachala, the holy mountain in Tiruvannamalai. The hymn is a profound expression of the devotee's love and longing for the divine, blendingdeep spiritual insights with lyrical beauty. Each verse serves as a heartfelt prayer, seeking the grace and guidance of Arunachala to attain self-realization and liberation. "Aksharamanamalai" remains a timeless spiritualtreasure, inspiring seekers on their path to enlightenment

Sri Ramana Maharshi is the author of the revered devotionalhymn "Aksharamanamalai." It consists of 108 verses written in Tamil, dedicated to Arunachala, the holy mountain in Tiruvannamalai. The hymn is a profound expression of the devotee's love and longing for the divine, blendingdeep spiritual insights with lyrical beauty. Each verse serves as a heartfelt prayer, seeking the grace and guidance of Arunachala to attain self-realization and liberation. "Aksharamanamalai" remains a timeless spiritualtreasure, inspiring seekers on their path to enlightenment

Sri Ramana Maharshi is the author of the revered devotionalhymn "Aksharamanamalai." It consists of 108 verses written in Tamil, dedicated to Arunachala, the holy mountain in Tiruvannamalai. The hymn is a profound expression of the devotee's love and longing for the divine, blendingdeep spiritual insights with lyrical beauty. Each verse serves as a heartfelt prayer, seeking the grace and guidance of Arunachala to attain self-realization and liberation. "Aksharamanamalai" remains a timeless spiritualtreasure, inspiring seekers on their path to enlightenment

Sri Ramana Maharshi is the author of the revered devotionalhymn "Aksharamanamalai." It consists of 108 verses written in Tamil, dedicated to Arunachala, the holy mountain in Tiruvannamalai. The hymn is a profound expression of the devotee's love and longing for the divine, blendingdeep spiritual insights with lyrical beauty. Each verse serves as a heartfelt prayer, seeking the grace and guidance of Arunachala to attain self-realization and liberation. "Aksharamanamalai" remains a timeless spiritualtreasure, inspiring seekers on their path to enlightenment

Sri Ramana Maharshi is the author of the revered devotionalhymn "Aksharamanamalai." It consists of 108 verses written in Tamil, dedicated to Arunachala, the holy mountain in Tiruvannamalai. The hymn is a profound expression of the devotee's love and longing for the divine, blendingdeep spiritual insights with lyrical beauty. Each verse serves as a heartfelt prayer, seeking the grace and guidance of Arunachala to attain self-realization and liberation. "Aksharamanamalai" remains a timeless spiritualtreasure, inspiring seekers on their path to enlightenment

Sri Ramana Maharshi is the author of the revered devotionalhymn "Aksharamanamalai." It consists of 108 verses written in Tamil, dedicated to Arunachala, the holy mountain in Tiruvannamalai. The hymn is a profound expression of the devotee's love and longing for the divine, blendingdeep spiritual insights with lyrical beauty. Each verse serves as a heartfelt prayer, seeking the grace and guidance of Arunachala to attain self-realization and liberation. "Aksharamanamalai" remains a timeless spiritualtreasure, inspiring seekers on their path to enlightenment

Maharishikaa resolves a hostile situation that was brought into a Maharishikaa Satsang in Tiruvannamalai, where a high priestess recounts that she was threatened with a knife. The man who pulled out a knife on her is sitting in the audience. He is called to the front and in an amazing exchange with him, Maharishikaa quiets him down. Having ensured that the knife-wielding young man would not threaten Jennifer anymore, Maharishikaa explains to her the crux of the problem, and why it is important for westerners to follow a certain decorum and respect local traditions and sentiments. Subsequently, Maharishikaa leads Jennifer through a process of understanding as to why she faced a violent situation, what is compassion in such circumstances, and how setting boundaries can help her avoid that type of vioilence in the future. As Jennifer is made to realize that she did not follow the Truth Impulse when she received it, Maharishikaa elucidates the true duty of the high priestess: tending to the altar of Truth. Maharishikaa shows Jennifer that it is incumbent on her to fearlessly follow the Impulse and be in constant connection to the Love within if she is to continue in the High Priestess tradition and fulfill her purpose of connecting men to their Souls. Maharishikaa empowers Jennifer to take this in hand, preserve her energy, and fearlessly act from the Truth Impulse. #Maharishikaa #HighPriestess #TruthImpulse #SpiritualGrowth #InnerTruth Aaryaa Maharishikaa Preeti Maiyaa, is a revolutionary female mystic who fearlessly dares to demystify spirituality in her unrelenting call to realize Self, and act from Source. Detailed biography: https://maharishikaa.org/biography/ If you would like to make a Dakshinaa offering directly to Maharishikaa: Online transfer: http://bit.ly/Dakshinaa PayPal: maharishikaadakshinaa@gmail.com If you wish to make a donation to charitable works inspired by Maharishikaa: http://bit.ly/Daanam Lives transformed by Maharishikaa: https://maharishikaa.org/testimonials/ Subscribe to our mailing list: https://bit.ly/MaharishikaaEmailList

Tiruvannamalai, India Event - January 30, 2018 Morning. This conversation begins with the longing to find connection with a deceased parent, and reveals what stands in the way of living in the truth of your bond with everyone. Dialogues with John de Ruiter bring you into your heart, and into the depths of your being, where the meaning of life opens up in awareness.    For more information about John de Ruiter go to www.johnderuiter.com

Sri Ramana Maharshi is the author of the revered devotional hymn "Aksharamanamalai." It consists of 108 verses written in Tamil, dedicated to Arunachala, the holy mountain in Tiruvannamalai. The hymn is a profound expression of the devotee's love and longing for the divine, blending deep spiritual insights with lyrical beauty. Each verse serves as a heartfelt prayer, seeking the grace and guidance of Arunachala to attain self-realization and liberation. "Aksharamanamalai" remains a timeless spiritual treasure, inspiring seekers on their path to enlightenment

Sri Ramana Maharshi is the author of the revered devotional hymn "Aksharamanamalai." It consists of 108 verses written in Tamil, dedicated to Arunachala, the holy mountain in Tiruvannamalai. The hymn is a profound expression of the devotee's love and longing for the divine, blending deep spiritual insights with lyrical beauty. Each verse serves as a heartfelt prayer, seeking the grace and guidance of Arunachala to attain self-realization and liberation. "Aksharamanamalai" remains a timeless spiritual treasure, inspiring seekers on their path to enlightenment

Sri Ramana Maharshi is the author of the revered devotional hymn "Aksharamanamalai." It consists of 108 verses written in Tamil, dedicated to Arunachala, the holy mountain in Tiruvannamalai. The hymn is a profound expression of the devotee's love and longing for the divine, blending deep spiritual insights with lyrical beauty. Each verse serves as a heartfelt prayer, seeking the grace and guidance of Arunachala to attain self-realization and liberation. "Aksharamanamalai" remains a timeless spiritual treasure, inspiring seekers on their path to enlightenment

Sri Ramana Maharshi is the author of the revered devotional hymn "Aksharamanamalai." It consists of 108 verses written in Tamil, dedicated to Arunachala, the holy mountain in Tiruvannamalai. The hymn is a profound expression of the devotee's love and longing for the divine, blending deep spiritual insights with lyrical beauty. Each verse serves as a heartfelt prayer, seeking the grace and guidance of Arunachala to attain self-realization and liberation. "Aksharamanamalai" remains a timeless spiritual treasure, inspiring seekers on their path to enlightenment

Sri Ramana Maharshi is the author of the revered devotional hymn "Aksharamanamalai." It consists of 108 verses written in Tamil, dedicated to Arunachala, the holy mountain in Tiruvannamalai. The hymn is a profound expression of the devotee's love and longing for the divine, blending deep spiritual insights with lyrical beauty. Each verse serves as a heartfelt prayer, seeking the grace and guidance of Arunachala to attain self-realization and liberation. "Aksharamanamalai" remains a timeless spiritual treasure, inspiring seekers on their path to enlightenment

Sri Ramana Maharshi is the author of the revered devotional hymn "Aksharamanamalai." It consists of 108 verses written in Tamil, dedicated to Arunachala, the holy mountain in Tiruvannamalai. The hymn is a profound expression of the devotee's love and longing for the divine, blending deep spiritual insights with lyrical beauty. Each verse serves as a heartfelt prayer, seeking the grace and guidance of Arunachala to attain self-realization and liberation. "Aksharamanamalai" remains a timeless spiritual treasure, inspiring seekers on their path to enlightenment

Yogi Ramsuratkumar, also known as the "Divine Beggar," was a revered Indian saint from Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu. Renowned for his deep spirituality and humility, he dedicated his life to guiding seekers on the path to enlightenment. His teachings emphasised surrender, devotion, and the constant remembrance of the divine. Followers from around the world were drawn to his simple yet profound wisdom, which emanated peace and unconditional love. Yogi Ramsuratkumar's legacy continues to inspire and uplift those seeking spiritual growth and inner peace.

Sri Ramana Maharshi is the author of the revered devotional hymn "Aksharamanamalai." It consists of 108 verses written in Tamil, dedicated to Arunachala, the holy mountain in Tiruvannamalai. The hymn is a profound expression of the devotee's love and longing for the divine, blending deep spiritual insights with lyrical beauty. Each verse serves as a heartfelt prayer, seeking the grace and guidance of Arunachala to attain self-realization and liberation. "Aksharamanamalai" remains a timeless spiritual treasure, inspiring seekers on their path to enlightenment

Yogi Ramsuratkumar, also known as the "Divine Beggar," was a revered Indian saint from Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu. Renowned for his deep spirituality and humility, he dedicated his life to guiding seekers on the path to enlightenment. His teachings emphasised surrender, devotion, and the constant remembrance of the divine. Followers from around the world were drawn to his simple yet profound wisdom, which emanated peace and unconditional love. Yogi Ramsuratkumar's legacy continues to inspire and uplift those seeking spiritual growth and inner peace.

Yogi Ramsuratkumar, also known as the "Divine Beggar," was a revered Indian saint from Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu. Renowned for his deep spirituality and humility, he dedicated his life to guiding seekers on the path to enlightenment. His teachings emphasised surrender, devotion, and the constant remembrance of the divine. Followers from around the world were drawn to his simple yet profound wisdom, which emanated peace and unconditional love. Yogi Ramsuratkumar's legacy continues to inspire and uplift those seeking spiritual growth and inner peace

Tiruvannamalai, India Event - January 30, 2014 Evening.  A deep dive into the power of profound honesty to make oneness as reachable as going to sleep – without actually falling asleep. Dialogues with John de Ruiter bring you into your heart, and into the depths of your being, where the meaning of life opens up in awareness.    For more information about John de Ruiter go to www.johnderuiter.com

Yogi Ramsuratkumar, also known as the "Divine Beggar," was a revered Indian saint from Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu. Renowned for his deep spirituality and humility, he dedicated his life to guiding seekers on the path to enlightenment. His teachings emphasised surrender, devotion, and the constant remembrance of the divine. Followers from around the world were drawn to his simple yet profound wisdom, which emanated peace and unconditional love. Yogi Ramsuratkumar's legacy continues to inspire and uplift those seeking spiritual growth and inner peace.

Sri Ramana Maharshi is the author of the revered devotional hymn "Aksharamanamalai." It consists of 108 verses written in Tamil, dedicated to Arunachala, the holy mountain in Tiruvannamalai. The hymn is a profound expression of the devotee's love and longing for the divine, blending deep spiritual insights with lyrical beauty. Each verse serves as a heartfelt prayer, seeking the grace and guidance of Arunachala to attain self-realization and liberation. "Aksharamanamalai" remains a timeless spiritual treasure, inspiring seekers on their path to enlightenment

Yogi Ramsuratkumar, also known as the "Divine Beggar," was a revered Indian saint from Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu. Renowned for his deep spirituality and humility, he dedicated his life to guiding seekers on the path to enlightenment. His teachings emphasised surrender, devotion, and the constant remembrance of the divine. Followers from around the world were drawn to his simple yet profound wisdom, which emanated peace and unconditional love. Yogi Ramsuratkumar's legacy continues to inspire and uplift those seeking spiritual growth and inner peace.

Texto “Śrī Rāmaṇa Vācana Sāram” de Sivaprakasam Pillai. Bhagavan Sri Râmana Mahârshi (1879 - 1950), foi um mestre de Advaita Vedanta e famoso santo do sul da Índia, considerado um dos maiores sábios de todos os tempos. Sivaprakasam Pillai foi um dos intelectuais entre os discípulos de Ramana Maharshi. Ele havia cursado filosofia na universidade e já havia refletido sobre os mistérios do Ser. Em 1900, seu trabalho o levou a Tiruvannamalai, onde ele ouviu falar do jovem Swami na Colina. Ele ficou tão cativado na primeira visita que se tornou um devoto. Pergunta de Sivaprakasam Pillai: Swami, quem sou eu? E como a salvação pode ser alcançada? Resposta de Bhagavan (Ramana Maharshi): Por meio da incessante investigação interior “Quem sou eu?” você conhecerá a si mesmo e assim alcançará a salvação. S: Quem sou eu? B: O verdadeiro eu, ou o Ser, não é o corpo, nem nenhum dos cinco sentidos, nem os objetos dos sentidos, nem os órgãos de ação, nem o prana (respiração ou força vital), nem a mente, nem mesmo o estado de sono profundo, onde não há conhecimento destes. S: Se eu não sou nada disso, o que mais eu sou? B: Depois de rejeitar cada um deles e dizer "isso eu não sou", o único que resta é o "eu", e isso é a Consciência. S: Qual é a natureza dessa Consciência? B: É Sat-Chit-Ananda (Ser-Consciência-Bem-aventurança) em que não há nem mesmo o menor traço do eu-pensamento. Isso também é chamado de Mouna (Silêncio) ou Atman (Ser). Essa é a única coisa Real. S: Não há outras maneiras de destruir a mente? B: Não há outro método adequado exceto a Autoinvestigação (Atma-Vichara). Se a mente for embalada por outros meios, ela fica quieta por um tempo e então salta novamente e retoma sua atividade anterior. Nunca dê espaço em sua mente para dúvidas, mas mergulhe no Ser com firme resolução. Se a mente for constantemente direcionada ao Ser por esta investigação, ela eventualmente será dissolvida e transformada no Ser. Quando você sentir qualquer dúvida, não tente elucidá-la, mas sim tente saber a quem a dúvida ocorre. Da mesma forma, cada vez que um pensamento levanta sua cabeça, esmague-o com esta investigação. Esmagar todos os pensamentos em sua fonte é chamado vairagya (desapego). Então, Atma-Vichara (Autoinvestigação) continua a ser necessário até que o Ser seja realizado. O que é necessário é a lembrança contínua e ininterrupta do Ser. Sivaprakasam Pillai guardou cuidadosamente as respostas de Baghavan. Após esse encontro, Sivaprakasam Pillai dedicou sua vida à reflexão sobre os ensinamentos de Bhagavan e, de tempos em tempos, escrevia alguns versos. Em janeiro de 1949, Sivaprakasam Pillai faleceu. Pouco tempo depois, quando Sri Manickam Pillai, seu sobrinho, visitou o Ramanashram, Bhagavan perguntou sobre os últimos momentos de Sivaprakasam Pillai. E também quis saber se "Pillaiyavargal" (como Bhagavan costumava chamá-lo) havia deixado algum poema. Seu sobrinho, um pouco relutante, respondeu: "Bhagavan, ele deixou alguns manuscritos comigo, mas me pediu que os queimasse após sua morte e que não os mostrasse a ninguém." O Mestre respondeu: “Ah, foi assim? Isso não tem importância. Você pode mostrar esses poemas para mim.” Bhagavan examinou o conjunto de papéis, escolheu uma única folha e disse: “Esta aqui basta”, devolvendo o restante. O texto contido nesta folha ficou conhecido como “Śrī Rāmaṇa Vācana Sāram” (A Essência das Palavras de Ramana Maharshi).

Tiruvannamalai, India Event - January 31, 2015 Morning. This dialogue is a continuation of last week's podcast 597. John speaks about what ego is, the power we have to create mystery to conceal what is clear, and what takes us deeper than personal integrity. Dialogues with John de Ruiter bring you into your heart, and into the depths of your being, where the meaning of life opens up in awareness.    More information about John de Ruiter - Knowing Reality at www.johnderuiter.com

Tiruvannamalai, India Event - January 31, 2015 Morning. Person, self, being ... what's the difference and what is real? Using different analogies, John explains how our different levels connect and shares the code to being what we really are. Dialogues with John de Ruiter bring you into your heart, and into the depths of your being, where the meaning of life opens up in awareness.    More information about John de Ruiter - Knowing Reality at www.johnderuiter.com

In a Zoom meeting with the Ramana Maharshi Foundation UK on 9th November 2024, Michael discusses Śrī Aruṇācala Navamaṇimālai verse 1. ஸ்ரீ அருணாசல நவமணிமாலை: Śrī Aruṇācala Navamaṇimālai Verse 1 அசலனே யாயினு மச்சவை தன்னி லசலையா மம்மையெதி ராடு — மசல வுருவிலச் சத்தி யொடுங்கிட வோங்கு மருணா சலமென் றறி. acalaṉē yāyiṉu maccavai taṉṉi lacalaiyā mammaiyedi rāḍu — macala vuruvilac catti yoḍuṅgiḍa vōṅgu maruṇā calameṉ ḏṟaṟi. பதச்சேதம்: அசலனே ஆயினும், அச் சவை தன்னில் அசலை ஆம் அம்மை எதிர் ஆடும். அசல உருவில் அச் சத்தி ஒடுங்கிட, ஓங்கும் அருணாசலம் என்று அறி. Padacchēdam (word-separation): acalaṉē āyiṉum, a-c-savai-taṉṉil acalai ām ammai edir āḍum. acala uruvil a-c-satti oḍuṅgiḍa, ōṅgum aruṇācalam eṉḏṟu aṟi. அன்வயம்: அசலனே ஆயினும், அச் சவை தன்னில் அசலை ஆம் அம்மை எதிர் ஆடும். அசல உருவில் அச் சத்தி ஒடுங்கிட, அருணாசலம் ஓங்கும் என்று அறி. Anvayam (words rearranged in natural prose order): acalaṉē āyiṉum, a-c-savai-taṉṉil acalai ām ammai edir āḍum. acala uruvil a-c-satti oḍuṅgiḍa, aruṇācalam ōṅgum eṉḏṟu aṟi. English translation: Though being actually he who is motionless, in that assembly hall he dances opposite Mother, who is acalā. Know that when that śakti subsides back in the motionless form, Arunachalam is exalted. Explanatory paraphrase: Though he [Lord Siva] is actually acalaṉ [he who is motionless, being the one immutable ground from which and in which everything else appears], in that assembly hall [of Chidambaram] he dances [in the form of Nataraja] opposite [the divine] Mother, who is acalā [the consort of acalaṉ]. Know that when that śakti [the divine Mother] subsides back in the motionless form [the original, natural and fundamental form of Lord Siva], Arunachalam is exalted [that is, in the motionless form of Arunachalam, which rises high above all his other forms, Lord Siva shines exalted in his natural state as pure being]. Padavurai (word-explanation): அசலனே (acalaṉē): actually motionless, actually he who is motionless {acalaṉ is the masculine form of the neuter acalam, a Tamil form of the Sanskrit acala (the negative and opposite of cala, ‘moving', ‘moveable', ‘unsteady', ‘unfixed', ‘inconstant' or ‘fickle'), ‘unmoving', ‘motionless', ‘immoveable', ‘steady', ‘fixed', ‘constant', ‘permanent' or ‘mountain'; and the suffix ē is an intensifier that in this context implies ‘actually', ‘definitely' or ‘certainly'} | ஆயினும் (āyiṉum): though being, though [he] is {ā is a verb that means ‘be', ‘become' or ‘come into being'; āyiṉ is a conditional form of it, ‘if being' or ‘if [anything] is'; and the suffix um when added to a conditional changes its meaning from ‘if' to ‘even if' or ‘though', so āyiṉum means ‘though being' or ‘though [anything] is'} >>> so ‘அசலனே ஆயினும்' (acalaṉē āyiṉum), means ‘Though being actually he who is motionless', thereby implying: Though he [Lord Siva] is actually acalaṉ [he who is motionless, being the one immutable ground from which and in which everything else appears] > so ‘அச் சவை தன்னில் அசலை ஆம் அம்மை எதிர் ஆடும்' (a-c-savai-taṉṉil acalai ām ammai edir āḍum), means ‘in that assembly hall he dances opposite Mother, who is acalā', thereby implying ‘in that assembly hall [of Chidambaram] he dances [in the form of Nataraja] opposite [the divine] Mother, who is acalā [the consort of acalaṉ]', and hence this first sentence, ‘அசலனே ஆயினும், அச் சவை தன்னில் அசலை ஆம் அம்மை எதிர் ஆடும்' (acalaṉē āyiṉum, a-c-savai-taṉṉil acalai ām ammai edir āḍum), means ‘Though being actually he who is motionless, in that assembly hall he dances opposite Mother, who is acalā', which implies: Though he [Lord Siva] is actually acalaṉ [he who is motionless, being the one immutable ground from which and in which everything else appears], in that assembly hall [of Chidambaram] he dances [in the form of Nataraja] opposite [the divine] Mother, who is acalā [the consort of acalaṉ].

Tiruvannamalai, India Event - February 1, 2014. [Add Podcast summary from masterlist here] Dialogues with John de Ruiter bring you into your heart, and into the depths of your being, where the meaning of life opens up in awareness.    More information about John de Ruiter - Knowing Reality at www.johnderuiter.com

Join Louise Kay for a weekly live guided meditation followed by Q&A on Zoom (by donation). Register here: https://www.louisekay.net/zoom.html 7 or 14 day 'Embodied Awareness' retreat, Bavaria, Germany: August 17 - 31, 2025: https://www.louisekay.net/germany2025... 9 day 'Embodied Awareness' retreat, Tiruvannamalai, India: January 31 - February 09, 2025: https://www.louisekay.net/india2025.html On the level of form we experience polarities: good / bad, happiness / sadness, calmness / turbulence etc. This is the very nature of the form reality and it's totally natural. Many people mistakenly believe that lasting inner peace will be known when they finally (one day in the imagined future) manage to control the form reality well enough in order to eradicate the negative 50%. This ludicrous notion gives rise to constant efforting in order to strategize and manipulate the external reality, along with mentally arguing with what is, which of course brings about stress and suffering. Often a point of frustration is reached, which can bring about a search for deeper meaning and connection to God, and ultimately the path of Truth. This is the direct, experiential knowing of the dimension which transcends the level of forms: the underlying formlessness out of which the forms arise. Access to this deeper, spiritual dimension means access to the ONLY (non-physical) place where lasting peace can actually be found. It can be accessed here, in this moment, by simply bringing your attention fully present into the NOW. Louise Kay holds group events and retreats online and around the world. For more details visit http://www.louisekay.net/

Join Louise Kay for a weekly live guided meditation followed by Q&A on Zoom (by donation). Register here: https://www.louisekay.net/zoom.html 7 or 14 day 'Embodied Awareness' retreat, Bavaria, Germany: August 17 - 31, 2025: https://www.louisekay.net/germany2025... 9 day 'Embodied Awareness' retreat, Tiruvannamalai, India: January 31 - February 09, 2025: https://www.louisekay.net/india2025.html In this video a questioner asks Louise Kay, "If I surrender, will the universe really provide what I need?" Louise speaks about the importance of finding fulfillment in the present moment and then taking action on desires that are aligned with higher consciousness. Egoic desires are born from lack and a feeling / belief that this moment right now is incomplete but if I reach a future moment that's different I will feel better. There is a belief that if I can get X/Y/Z, THEN I'll be happy. When one surrenders fully into the present moment and disidentifies from the egoic self, thereby recognizing one's True nature as pure consciousness, an extension of the one divinity, the system becomes an open vessel through which aligned desires flow. These desires are informed by higher consciousness and are therefore of the greatest benefit to the whole. External reality is constantly giving you feeback in the form of reflections in order to support you to live consistantly in alignment with Truth. This is a clip from the California retreat, USA on October 5th, 2024. Louise Kay holds group events and retreats online and around the world. For more details visit http://www.louisekay.net/

In an online meeting on 22th September 2024, to celebrate Bhagavan's advent (arrival) to Tiruvannamalai on 1st September 1896, Michael discusses Bhagavan's how Arunachala eridactes ego when thought of. The four main verses Michael discussed in the video are the last two of Śrī Aruṇācala Padigam and first two of Śrī Aruṇācala Aṣṭakam, the meanings of which are: Padigam 10: I have seen a wonder [something extraordinary and miraculous], [this] magnetic hill that forcibly seizes [or attracts] the soul. Subduing the mischievous [outward-going mental] activity of the soul who thinks of it once, pulling [dragging or attracting] [that soul] to be facing towards itself, the one [reality that shines in the heart as sat-cit, pure being-awareness, ‘I am'], [thereby] making it be acala [motionless] like itself, it takes [and consumes] that sweet [spiritually ripened and pure] soul as bali [food offered in sacrifice or alms]. What [a wonder] this is! Souls, be saved [by] thinking of the great Aruna Hill, this killer of the soul, who shines in the heart [as the heart, namely sat-cit, the fundamental awareness of being, ‘I am']. Padigam 11: Like me who think this hill to be the Supreme, how many are those who have [thereby] been destroyed! O people who are wandering about thinking of a means to give up the body, having given up desire for this defective life due to [its] expanding [or unfolding] misery, there is on earth one rare medicine that when thought of once within the mind will kill [ego] without killing [what we actually are]. Know that it certainly is Aruna Hill. Aṣṭakam 1: It sits calmly as if a hill bereft of awareness [or knowledge], [but] ah, its action is pre-eminent [extraordinary or wonderful], difficult for anyone to know [understand or recognise]. Though from [my] young age, [when I was] bereft of knowledge [of anything else], Arunachalam shone brightly [and clearly] in [my] awareness [or mind] as what is exceedingly great, even [after] getting to know from someone that it is Tiruvannamalai I did not know [understand or recognise] its poruḷ [substance, essence, reality or what it actually is]. When, enchanting [or possessing] [my] mind, it pulled [me] close, at [that] appointed time [proper or opportune moment] of coming close I saw this to be acalam [motionless, still, steady or a mountain]. Aṣṭakam 2: When investigating within the mind who the seer is, I saw what remained when the seer [thereby] became non-existent. The mind does not rise to say ‘I saw', [so] in what way could the mind rise to say ‘I did not see'? Who has the power to elucidate this [by] speaking, when in ancient times [as Dakshinamurti] [even] you elucidated [it] without speaking? Only to elucidate your state [of silent and motionless pure self-awareness] without speaking, you stood as a hill [or motionlessly] shining [from] earth [to] sky [though actually beyond the limits of both]. This episode can also be watched as a video here 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 here.  

Tiruvannamalai, India Event - January 25, 2016 Morning. The longing to be free of any level of the self is at the heart of this conversation. What changes our destiny and gives entrance to what we really are? Dialogues with John de Ruiter bring you into your heart, and into the depths of your being, where the meaning of life opens up in awareness.    More information about John de Ruiter - Knowing Reality at www.johnderuiter.com

In an online meeting on 30th August 2024, to celebrate Bhagavan's advent (arrival) to Tiruvannamalai on 1st September 1896, Michael discusses Bhagavan's advent and the path of self-investigation This episode can also be watched as a video here 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 here.    

Tiruvannamalai, India Event - January 27, 2016 Morning. “Who am I?” In this dialogue, John is responding to a person who really wants his spiritual search to be over but doesn't know how that can happen. Dialogues with John de Ruiter bring you into your heart, and into the depths of your being, where the meaning of life opens up in awareness.    More information about John de Ruiter - Knowing Reality at www.johnderuiter.com

Tiruvannamalai, India Event - February 1, 2014 Morning. What's the connection between the spaciousness of awareness and openness of heart? John describes their relationship, and the effect this has on our nervous system. Dialogues with John de Ruiter bring you into your heart, and into the depths of your being, where the meaning of life opens up in awareness.    More information about John de Ruiter - Knowing Reality at www.johnderuiter.com

Tiruvannamalai, India Event - February 6, 2017 Morning. What is the soul and what is the being? John both answers the questions and transmits the reality he's speaking of, with guidance for how it can be made physical in this life. Dialogues with John de Ruiter bring you into your heart, and into the depths of your being, where the meaning of life opens up in awareness.    More information about John de Ruiter - Knowing Reality at www.johnderuiter.com

Tiruvannamalai, India Event - January 22, 2016 morning. From struggle to love: John explains how to be at rest in your heart, no matter what mistrust or fears of rejection seem to be in the way. Dialogues with John de Ruiter bring you into your heart, and into the depths of your being, where the meaning of life opens up in awareness.    More information about John de Ruiter - Knowing Reality at www.johnderuiter.com

Tiruvannamalai, India Event - February 2, 2014 Morning. What is to be done when the busyness of life seems to steal the preciousness of pure awareness that this person longs for, and is it possible for her to bridge these two very different levels? Dialogues with John de Ruiter bring you into your heart, and into the depths of your being, where the meaning of life opens up in awareness.    More information about John de Ruiter - Knowing Reality at www.johnderuiter.com

A reading for meditation of excerpts taken from the text "All Else is Bondage". Terence James Stannus Gray (14 September 1895 – 5 January 1986), better known by the pen name Wei Wu Wei, was a 20th-century Taoist philosopher, writer, Egyptologist and theatre producer. Gray was born in Felixstowe, Suffolk, England on 14 September 1895, into a well-established Anglo-Irish family. He was educated at numerous prestigious institutions including Eton and Oxford University. After he left his theatrical career, his thoughts turned towards philosophy and metaphysics. This led to a period of travel throughout Asia, including time spent at Ramana Maharshi's ashram in Tiruvannamalai, India. Between the years 1958 and 1974 a series of eight books appeared attributed to the mysterious 'Wei Wu Wei'. These works draw on a variety of sources, including Taoism, specifically the texts attributed to Lao Tzu and Chuang Tzu, Buddhism, especially The Heart, Diamond and Lankavatara Sutras, and Chan Buddhism as taught by Hui Neng, Huang Po, Hui Hai, etc., as well as the teachings of Padmasambhava and Sri Ramana Maharshi, among others.

In an online meeting on 31st August 2023, to celebrate Bhagavan's advent (arrival) to Tiruvannamalai on 1st September 1896, Michael discusses Bhagavan's return to Arunachala in the context of his teachings. This episode can also be watched as a video here 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 here.

Venkatesh describes how his upbringing in a religious Hindu family led initially to spiritual questioning about the nature of God and then to the practice of Transcendental Meditation.  Venkatesh discusses how he came to give up his successful career in business to follow a path of self-knowledge.He outlines the rigorous daily programme of work and study at the Sivananda ashram, where he followed a progressive path of both Jnana and Bhakti yoga. A spontaneous decision to visit the Ramana Maharshi ashram at Tiruvannamalai, resulted in him falling in love with Ramana's teaching and seeing that all the sages were saying the same thing – that this inward journey is the most important purpose of life.We go on to discuss a number of aspects of Ramana's teaching, including the basic ‘who am I' practice, how to overcome the frustration of thoughts that keep flooding back, and how to deal with blank states. He explains the importance of questioning, and the connection between questioning, openness and not-knowing. Supported by his faith in the teaching and a strong desire for liberation he describes how he discovered the unchanging, inner joy of living as pure consciousness, ‘an instrument in the hands of the Lord'.For more information on the Ramana Maharshi Centre for Learning, including access to Venkatesh's talks, visit their website http://www.ramanacentre.com/Support the showIf you are interested in exploring spiritual awakening, we invite you to register for our free 7 Days to Awakening self study course, created by Lisa Natoli and Bill Free.Learn more about the The Awareness Podcast and access show notes for every episode at: www.teachersofgod.org/podcastLearn more about The Teachers of God Foundation at: www.teachersofgod.org Original music by Omashar

A reading for meditation of excerpts taken from the text "All Else is Bondage". Terence James Stannus Gray (14 September 1895 – 5 January 1986), better known by the pen name Wei Wu Wei, was a 20th-century Taoist philosopher, writer, Egyptologist and theatre producer.  Gray was born in Felixstowe, Suffolk, England on 14 September 1895, into a well-established Anglo-Irish family.  He was educated at numerous prestigious institutions including Eton and Oxford University.   After he left his theatrical career, his thoughts turned towards philosophy and metaphysics. This led to a period of travel throughout Asia, including time spent at Ramana Maharshi's ashram in Tiruvannamalai, India. Between the years 1958 and 1974 a series of eight books appeared attributed to the mysterious 'Wei Wu Wei'.  These works draw on a variety of sources, including Taoism, specifically the texts attributed to Lao Tzu and Chuang Tzu, Buddhism, especially The Heart, Diamond and Lankavatara Sutras, and Chan Buddhism as taught by Hui Neng, Huang Po, Hui Hai, etc., as well as the teachings of Padma Sambhava and Sri Ramana Maharshi, among others.

A reading for meditation of excerpts taken from the text "All Else is Bondage". Terence James Stannus Gray (14 September 1895 – 5 January 1986), better known by the pen name Wei Wu Wei, was a 20th-century Taoist philosopher, writer, Egyptologist and theatre producer. Gray was born in Felixstowe, Suffolk, England on 14 September 1895, into a well-established Anglo-Irish family. He was educated at numerous prestigious institutions including Eton and Oxford University. After he left his theatrical career, his thoughts turned towards philosophy and metaphysics. This led to a period of travel throughout Asia, including time spent at Ramana Maharshi's ashram in Tiruvannamalai, India. Between the years 1958 and 1974 a series of eight books appeared attributed to the mysterious 'Wei Wu Wei'. These works draw on a variety of sources, including Taoism, specifically the texts attributed to Lao Tzu and Chuang Tzu, Buddhism, especially The Heart, Diamond and Lankavatara Sutras, and Chan Buddhism as taught by Hui Neng, Huang Po, Hui Hai, etc., as well as the teachings of Padma Sambhava and Sri Ramana Maharshi, among others.