Ramana Disciple Ganapati Muni #8 and last one

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Those who know Sanskrit are fortunate. They can savor the sweetness of the

Muni's lucid, simple and mellifluous style which becomes even more beautiful

because of the strong perfume of his devotion to Ramana. At least some of these

letters need to be extracted to share the beauty of that relationship. Writing

on April 14, 1931, the Muni says "Oh God, I think that when penance is ripe,

when ego is dispelled, when the natural state is firm, when all the senses are

surrendered to Bhagavan, everything is achieved...You are residing in my heart

and I hold your feet. You are the master and director and I am your servant,

your instrument to do your work!

 

In another letter dated April 21, 1931, he continues in the same strain of

adulation. he writes, 'You reside in the heart cave of all', 'You are 'Guha'

incarnate', ;'You appear to be asleep in the subtle body of worldly people and

manifest in Yogis', 'You are hymned by seers as 'Vaisvananara' by philosophers

as 'Virat', You embody jnana and your missile is jnana'.

 

In another letter he writes, "The grandeur of Mantra-Sadhana has been seen. The

essence of yoga has been perceived. The import of the scriptures has been

scrutinized in particular. Tapas has been performed with concentration of mind.

The path of Kundalini Sakti has been investigated. The source of the ego has

been felt within. The transformation being effected by Primordial Sakti Divine

has been watched in tune with it in silence. Differentiation has been discarded.

Attachment to sense-objects has been quelled. Craving has been effaced and

steadiness practiced. Yet I am not satisfied. I am now out to achieve that inner

satisfaction of heart through bhakti (devotion)."

 

When a telegram giving news of the Muni's Mahasamadhi was received at Sri

Ramanasraman, Ramana said in a voice choked with emotion, 'Where can we find

another like him?' He also spoke at length very appreciatively about this humble

conduct though he was so learned and capable. He referred to the great worth of

the composition of the Muni like 'Uma Sahasram' and Hara Sahasram'. Someone

asked how the Muni has become an inspired poet, and 'Asu Kavi', Ramana mentioned

that it is believed to be due to the 'milk or honey given to him by Lord Siva

who appreciated his intense tapas."

 

 

 

To be continued from "Timeless in Time" by Natarajan