Baghavan Ramana Maharishi by Sri.Sri.Muralidhara Swamiji Part-3

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Radhe Krishna To all,

 

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Seshadri Swamigal was himself a great Mahan. Born in Kancheepuram, Seshadri

Swamigal came to Tirunvannamalai and remained there all through his life. He

used to do ‘pradakshina’ (circumambulation) in Kamakshi Temple as he chanted

the ‘Mooka pancha shati’. He would join those who danced around the dead

body being taken in procession to the cremation ground. He would enter a hotel

and snatching the coins from the billing counter, throw it out. The sales of the

hotel would go up in multifold. All were happy to have him bless them in this

manner. He would clap his hands and a thousand ‘Garuda pakshi’ (the Divine

bird) would appear. He would clap his hands and a thousand peacocks would come

flying down. Such was his glory. How does he praise Bhagavãn? He says, ‘If I

have earned 10 rupees, the one inside has earned 1000 rupees.’

 

I speak about Yogi very frequently. He attained the highest state through mere

chanting of Rama Nama. A young man was very devoted to him. Once, this young man

went around searching for Yogi. Yogi was at that time sitting on the bank of a

pond looking at the Moon. The young devotee came here but did not notice him, as

it was dark. However, Yogi called out to him, ‘Have you come to see me?’

Turning to him, the devotee asked, ‘What are you looking at?’ Yogi touched

him and the young man saw two moons! The young man was astounded. Yogi said to

him, ‘There are several such moons. This will do for you now!’

 

‘Vedãntathe veraravillangum veda porull arul, Arunachala!’ sings Bhagavan

in Aksharamanamalai.

 

People see worldly things even in spiritual matters. But, Mahans see spiritual

things even in worldly matters. Bhagavan Ramana’s mother came to live with

him. Once, she decided to prepare ‘appalam’. Gathering the necessary

materials she set out to prepare ‘appalams’ (Papad) one night. Bhagavan

remained quiet. He sat watching all her activities. With the perception that it

was the same son who used to lend a helping hand in her work, the mother called

Bhagavan. She said to him, ‘Please come and give me a helping hand.’

 

However, Bhagavan Ramana said to her, ‘I will make an ‘appalam’’(Papad)

and began to sing ‘Appala pattu’. In this, he says, ‘Ull muga parvai enum

ullakkayal oyamal idithu’ - ‘with the pestle of inward vision hit

incessantly’.

 

When his mother expressed her desire to live with her other son, Bhagavãn

Ramana said to her, ‘If you want worldly comforts you may go to your other

son. If you desire Moksha stay with me.’

 

Many Advaita grantas have been written since ancient times. But, none has said

it so easily for even the layman to comprehend and follow. The Advaita grantas

usually say, ‘Between the sleeping and the waking state is a gap wherein you

enjoy your Being. Try to hold this state.’ But, what does Bhagavan Ramana say?

With the rise of each thought, question to whom the thought rises. At once the

thought would subside in its source.

At 21 Bhagvãn gave the first of his ‘upadesa’ - ‘Who am I?’

Bhagavãn Ramana says, ‘Aru nei viizhchipole viddadu unale’ - the japa

should flow continuously like the flow of ghee.

 

‘Aniya bhavathinal avanavanagum

ananniya bhavame undiipara

anaithinum uthamam undipara’

 

-- of all ‘bhavas’ it is verily the ‘bhava’ of Oneness that is genuine.

 

Ramana Bhagavan gives a wonderful illustration regarding the working of the

‘manas’ (mind) - a stranger enters a marriage house. To the Bride’s party

he introduces himself as one from the groom’s party. To the groom’s party he

introduces himself as one from the bride’s party. Thus, he bosses around both

the parties. But, when both the parties get together and conduct an enquiry to

know who he is, the stranger takes to heels.

 

Likewise the body thinks that the ‘manas’ belongs to the Atma and the Atma

thinks that the ‘manas’ belongs to the body. But, when enquiry is done, the

‘manas’ takes to heels.

 

!!! Will Continue !!!

 

Regards

 

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

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