Grant that my tongue may repeat Thy Name

[Guest guest]

Dear members,

 

there is a small book by T.K. Sundaresa Iyer with the title

"At the Feet of Bhagavan" which contains his reminiscences on Bhagavan.

It is very authentic. So shall make postings from there as a series

for members to enjoy.

 

Kind Regards

Gabriele

 

om namo bhagavate sri ramanaya

 

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In 1908, when I was 12 years old, Bhagavan was still in Virupaksha Cave.

My causin, Krishnamurthy, used to go to Bhagavan every day and sing

songs of devotion and worship before him. One day I asked him where

he went daily. He told me: "The Lord of the Hill Himself is sitting there

in human form. Why don't you come with me?" I too climbed the hill

and found Bhagavan sitting on a stone slab, with about ten devotees

around him. Each would sing a song. Bhagavan turned to me and asked,

"Well, won't you sing a song?" One of Sundaramurthy's songs came

to my mind and I sang it. It's meaning was: "No other support I have

except Thy Holy Feet. By holding on to them, I shall win your grace.

Great men sing your praise, Oh Lord. Grant that my tongue may

repeat Thy Name even when my mind strays."

"Yes, that is what must be done," said Bhagavan, and I took it to be

his teaching for me. From that time on I went to him regularly for

several years. never missing a day.

 

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T.K. Sundaresa Iyer: At the Feet of Bhagavan

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