Is There Time or Space For Me?

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After the breakfast was finished, I purchased a photo of Sri Ramana from the

book stall of the ashram. I desired to get it from the hands of the sage

himself. Carrying it in my hands I went into the hall and prostrated to Sri

Ramana, who was seated in jagrat state. There was no one else in the hall on

that occasion. That was a surprise to me. I told him that I had purchased his

photo and that I desired to receive it from his hands. Having said so, I gave

the photo to him. He graciously stretched his hands and took it from me and

looked at it for half a minute without saying any word by word of mouth. He was

pleased to give it back to me. I received it with great satisfaction.Then, I

wanted to obtain his blessings before I left the ashram. So, I went near him

once again and stood for a minute looking at him. I addressed him and said in

English, "Bhagavan, I have enjoyed great peace in your presence. Permit me to

return to Bangalore. May I know if I can receive your help

when I reach Bangalore? I pray for your benediction." The benevolent sage was

till then reclining on the sofa. He dramatized the parting scene. He sat up

vertically on the sofa and with a kind but loud tone he said in English as

follows: "What? Is there time, place or distance for me?" After putting this

question to me, he reclined on the pillows of the sofa and closed his eyes. His

words and gestures were charming, instructive and benevolent. They indicated

perpetual compassion and love of all who pray for his aid. His gracious words

are ringing in my ears, even after thirty-four years.T. S. Anantha Murthy, The

Life and Teachings of Sree Ramana Maharshi Arunachala Ramanan Thunai

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