A Book on The Forty Verses

April 26, 2004

Om Namo Bhavanee, Sri Ramanaaya.....

Dear Friends

There has been some quiet talk over the past couple of weeks about opening a

Room devoted to Ulladu Narpadu, The Forty Verses.

Robert Butler, who translated the book Sri Ramana Anubhuti into English for

the Ramana Maharshi Centre for Learning in Bangalore, has made a complete

translation of the first Forty Verses, along with very detailed notes

explaining how Bhagavan's language works, and taking the verses and lines word

by word, phrase by phrase.

What is more, he has written the exposition in the form of Tamil Learning

Lessons, so that the reader goes through the process of learning Tamil, with

the base tool being the Forty Verses. Some of the explanations are very

detailed indeed, and in places hearken back to actual questions about the poem

which were asked to Sri Bhagavan Himself.

I'm moving through this work very slowly, and am very happy that the

intricate processes involved have been so clearly explained in English. For me,

it is the sadhana work I have been praying for.

I put the question to Rob about having a Room where his work can be studied,

and he gave such a project his blessing. So I've been trying to sort out a few

guidelines and objectives.

(1) It's felt that posting a few of his verses at a time is the best; hoping

that suggestions and contributions can be made by members who speak Tamil.

Comments and suggestions are welcomed for incorporation into the final draft.

(2) This type of Group is obviously only for devotees who are prepared to

put some serious work in; and conversely for those have have done much work and

are prepared to share the fruits of their knowledge with others. Equally,

everyone is encouraged to contribute and also to learn.

anbudan

John

Siva—Siva

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