Sri Sadhu Om

Sri Sadhu Om Swamigal, was a jnani, a poet, author, and direct disciple of Ramana Maharshi. Other direct disciples of Ramana’s regarded him as an authority on Ramana’s teachings, and his book on Self-enquiry (below) is often taken as the definitive textbook on that practice. He was Muruganar’s literary executor and has translated and edited a number of works in collaboration with Michael James.

Ramana Vazhi

The Path of Sri Ramana - Part 1

The author of the book, Sri Sadhu Om came to Sri Ramana Bhagavan in his early youth and took Him as his Satguru. When Bhagavan instructed him, “Attend to that for which you have come”, he looked upon these gracious words as a Mahavakya and dedicated himself earnestly and one pointedly to the practice of Self Enquiry and self-surrender.

Because of this total surrender he became the pure and worthy channel for His grace to flow through, that Sri Sadhu Om is able to expound the practical teachings of his Satguru with so much clarity, originality and authority.

Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi has revealed that prefect and eternal happiness is our real nature and the Self Enquiry “Who am I?” is the direct path through which we can attain and enjoy such happiness here and now. He himself attained Self knowledge at an age of sixteen. This book “The Path of Ramana – Part One” is a profound, lucid and masterly exposition of the spiritual teachings which He graciously bestowed upon the world.

In this book, unlike in other commentaries upon the Teachings of Sri Ramana, the exact method of practicing the enquiry ‘Who am I?’ is analyzed and explained in a clear, coherent and scientific manner, taking as authority only the original Tamil works of Sri Bhagavan and not relying on the translations of them or upon the various conversations with Him recorded by devotees in other languages.

Path of Sri Ramana - Part 1

Ramana Vazhi

The Path of Sri Ramana - Part 2

This Path of Ramana Part – 2 consists of 3 major Chaapters namely God and world, then Love or Bhakti and finally Karma and its effects.

In the first Chapter, to know truly about God and world, the direct path is to attend to one self, instead of making research on the world and God. To attain the purity of the mind is the secret motive and result behind the selfless (Nishkamya) work. Bhakti and Jnana are the two divine paths to lead to the Supreme.

In the second Chapter, Bhakti has been classified into 5 classes; it is shown clearly that till Class 3 (a) the Bhakti is only on worldly objects and not on the Lord. It is clearly explained how in class 3 (b) true Bhakti on Lord takes place. Later it is elaborated how Guru Bhakti is superior to the love he had with his Lord. Later how the Swatma Bhakti (without duality) the very Presence of His Guru shining as I-I (swallowing his individuality) is the final where there is no fear.

The third Chapter deals with Karma. Those who deeply go through this Chapter will not come into the futile argument, “which is strong, Fate or Free will? Prarabdha will of its own accord will bestow Liberation.” By truly understanding what is Prarabdha, the seeker escapes from the various mental anguish that create powerful tides in the mind and able to settle peacefully in Self.

Path of Sri Ramana - Part 2

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