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Sri Ramana Teachings

Sri Ramana Center of Houston
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Bhagavan Ramana
Self-Investigation
Self-Inquiry
Bhagavan Ramana Maharshi
Ramana Maharshi
Grace
Uḷḷadu Nāṟpadu Anubandham
Atma-Vichara
Awareness
Self-Surrender
Advaita Vedanta
Aruṇācala
Meditation
Bhakti
Self-Attentiveness
Arunachala
Uḷḷadu Nāṟpadu
Self-Realization
Surrender

Philosophy and practice of self-investigation (ātma-vicāra) and self-surrender (ātma-samarpana) as taught by Bhagavan Ramana.

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In an online meeting with the San Diego Ramana Satsang (ramana-satsang-sd@googlegroups.com) on 13 September 2026, Michael answers various questions about Bhagavan’s teachings.

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In an online meeting with the Ramana Maharshi Foundation UK on 12th September 2026, Michael explains Vivarta siddhānta: Uḷḷadu Nāṟpadu verse 1 (sriramanateachings.org/blog/2017/10/ulladu-narpadu-tamil-text.html#un01and ) Guru Vācaka Kōvai ver... more

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In an online meeting with Sri Ramana Center, Houston, on 5 September 2026, Michael James discusses Upadēśa Taṉippākkaḷ verse 7.

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In an online meeting with a group of Bhagavan’s devotees in Hyderabad, Michael James discusses Bhagavan's teachings.

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Hartmut Bauck
Participant with questions and input
Episode: Uḷḷadu Nāṟpadu verse 13 and Guru Vācaka Kōvai verse 542
Michael G
Speaker on Ramana Teachings and co-hosted discussions
Sri Ramana Teachings / Ramana literature expert
Episode: If we constantly remember our being, ‘I am’, that alone is sufficient
Swami Nirvithananda
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Episode: Guru Vācaka Kōvai verse 46 and verses for his mother
Joe Michael
Participant asking about developing love and intellect on the spiritual path.
Episode: We are just one ‘I’, the light that dispels all darkness
Sri Ram
Participant querying about the intersection of duality in self-inquiry.
Episode: We are just one ‘I’, the light that dispels all darkness
Michael James
Teacher and author, long-time student of Ramana Maharshi
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Episode: What is desirelessness and what is renunciation?

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Michael James
Host of the discussion and interview guide; frequently delivers commentary on verses and their meanings.

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  • Michael James helps to clarify Sri Ramana Maharshi's teachings with great insight. The answers he gives to the questions at the zoom meetings are great and full of enthusiasm.

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    Michael James helps to clarify Sri Ramana Maharshi's teachings with great insight. The answers he gives to the questions at the zoom meetings are great and full of enthusiasm.

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Vivarta siddhānta: Uḷḷadu Nāṟpadu verse 1 & Guru Vācaka Kōvai verse 83
Q: Does Vivata Siddhanta imply that Atman is the Nimitta Karana?
The discussion clarifies that while Muruganar's paraphrase sometimes labels Atman as the Nimitta Karana, Bhagavan's teaching consistently points to non-doing and the non-difference between appearance and awareness; the ultimate operation is the mere presence of God and the awareness that illumines, not a separate acting agent.
Guru Vācaka Kōvai verse 921
Q: Can different deities or forms of God be a valid path for seekers, or should one strictly follow the guru Bhagavan Ramana's path?
Bhagavan Ramana's teachings acknowledge multiple forms of God as means to turn the mind inward, but ultimately all paths point to the same reality within; the origin and destination are the same, namely the pure I-am awareness within oneself.
Guru Vācaka Kōvai verse 921
Q: What is the practical way to approach self-investigation without falling into dualistic meditation of looker and looked at?
There is only one way; the practice is to keep the mind fixed on our own being, attend to the I that knows, and ignore outward objects. This internally directed attention gradually weakens the outward propensity of the mind and leads to the dissolution of ego.
Why does self-investigation (ātma vicāra) seem difficult
Q: Why is it difficult to practice Atma Vichara even when it seems simple to attend to the self?
Because the mind is habituated to grasp forms and attend to external phenomena (vishaya vasanas). The ego resists turning inward and clinging to the sense of individuality, so one must cultivate sustained self-attentiveness with wholehearted willingness and bhakti, aided by grace.
Why does self-investigation (ātma vicāra) seem difficult
Q: What is the essential practice of Atma Vichara as described in the Nana and Ulladu NaNadu texts?
The essential practice is to repeatedly turn the mind inward to attend to the self, fixing awareness on I am, and to remain self-attentive, letting other thoughts dissolve. This inward focus is augmented by understanding the five sheaths and the ego's nature, and by grace and bhakti strengthening the resolve to surrender.

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This show centers on Ramana Maharshi's core practices of self-investigation (atma-vicāra) and self-surrender (ātma-samarpana), explored through verse-by-verse discussions, Tamil sources, and practical guidance for everyday life. Across episodes, listeners encounter a rich mix of scripture analysis, analogies (rope-snake, gold-ornaments, dream-waking), and commentary on how to turn inward, maintain attention on the self, and integrate contemplation with daily duties. Notable threads include the emphasis on original Tamil writings, the interplay of grace and effort, and how self-awareness dissolves the ego. The format blends teacher-led expositions with participant questions, making complex Vedanta concepts approachable for modern seekers who... more

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