Guest guest Posted December 26, 2001 Report Share Posted December 26, 2001 This is an article by Major I.J. Taneja, The Moutain Path, Jan. 1969: "Destiny and Grace", in which he described how he was drawn to Sri Ramana step by step and his special experiences (s. part 2 and 3 following the next days). I think it may be of interest for some of you. Gabriele "It was in 1946 that a friend told me in Bombay about Maharshi Ramana who was considered to be the Lord personified. Something in me was thereafter always reminding me to visit Bhagavan early, but on account of the partition of India and the problems arising from Independence I could not do so. I first came to the Ashram in June 1949 and stayed for two days. I had my own problems which I wanted to lay before Maharshi. But, as I had been told that replies to problems came automatically to your mind when you sat in His presence, I decided not to speak and remain quiet. Replies to all problems came in one word 'Destiny'. Bhagavan was speaking in Tamil to the ladies and there were smiles and happy feelings all round. I asked a gentleman sitting next to me what Bhagavan was saying, since I did not know Tamil. He said that it was about 'Destiny'. During my stay the word 'Destiny' came to my ears several times. I purchased two small books from the Ashram bookstall and the first word that I saw in them, to my surprise, was 'Destiny'. I thought that if it was only a question of destiny what was the use of coming here so far. Anyway I liked and remembered the look of Bhagavan which he gave me as I entered the Hall and walked towards Him. During my short stay I tried to sit always in the view of Bhagavan in the Hall and during meals. On my return I could feel that something had started working within me. But my difficulties and worries increased manyfold. For eight years I was in wilderness. In 1958 one day I was looking casually at the books in a bookstall in Bombay V.T. Suddenly I noticed Bhagavan's name and His photograph on a book written by Mr. Arthur Osborne. A current passed through my body and I immediately purchased the book. Thereafter my life began to be transformed. Bhagavan's active assistance was now noticeable in all matters and samadhi became easy and part of my daily routine. I visited the Ashram in 1959 and 1960 and stayed over a month each time. It now became clear that Sri Arunachala was attracting me like a magnet and I was eager to come to the Ashram again and again." to be continued Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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