Balamurgan Swami is a realized saint living in Tiruvannamalai.
Death experience in a dream- Balamurugan Swami & Ramana Maharshi
Ramana Maharshi and the self-inquiry technique, “Who am I?”
Firstly, I am no authority on this subject. There are several Jnanis who have spoken about self-inquiry (in silence or through words) and I don’t know if one more voice is required but just for my joy of sharing whatever little I’ve learned, I feel inspired to pen this down. Humble pranaams to Sri Ramana … Continue reading Ramana Maharshi and the self-inquiry technique, “Who am I?”
Mouna Swami of Tiruvannamalai: The Sage Who Never Lies Down!
It is not often that you come across a person of miraculous abilities. But in Tiruvannamalai, the land of Shiva, miracles are everywhere. Rather, life itself is a miracle. It is then not about the place, but rather this feeling within or just this awareness, which makes everything one. There are no two, there is … Continue reading Mouna Swami of Tiruvannamalai: The Sage Who Never Lies Down!
Spiritual Books for Nourishing the Inner Journey
Silence is the most eloquent language and the most powerful transmission happens in mouna. But till our instrument gets tuned to the frequency of silence, words can provide beautiful satsangha (company of the truth). Experiences of devotees and seekers on the path prove to be of immense value and support. The thought for this post … Continue reading Spiritual Books for Nourishing the Inner Journey
Ayya Swami of Arunachala: 18 Years on a Mountain Top Without Food
Headlines are to impress. And I'm sure this one does. When one thinks of Mount Arunachala, Ramana Maharshi's name occurs simultaneously. They're both the same, the same guru tatva (essence), the same absolute reality. All these efforts to describe the indescribable are like meditations to reach a point where there is no meditator. And perhaps … Continue reading Ayya Swami of Arunachala: 18 Years on a Mountain Top Without Food
12 Years in a Cave: A Sadhu’s Tapasya on the Banks of River Narmada
This story will sound like one from yesteryears. 12 years in a cave on the banks of Narmada. This is the story of a man who has found truth by his own experiments, probably the only way in which one can find peace. Following a master or any set practice and having a guru is … Continue reading 12 Years in a Cave: A Sadhu’s Tapasya on the Banks of River Narmada
Meeting Hrishikesh, Lord of the Senses
I’ve been to Rishikesh before. Few times in this lifetime and there’s a strong aabhaas (impression) that surely in other time frames too. We spent good time in retreat in Hrishikesh (as it is written traditionally) at turn of the year, 2022. The moment one thinks of the place, the divine river Ganga comes to … Continue reading Meeting Hrishikesh, Lord of the Senses
Tiruvannamalai Travel Guide- Ramana Ashram, Arunachala Girivalam, and more
Tiruvannamalai is considered to be the spiritual heart centre of the world by Ramana Maharshi and devotees of Shiva. This is a modern day travel guide to this ancient temple town.
Poondi Swami of Kalasapakkam
A seven feet tall physical body that went underground in a flood and was found alive in the same state, days later. The residing spirit is Poondi Swami. It’s some time in August 2021 and we’re riding on our scooter to a village called Kalasapakkam. Sarasvati read about Poondi Swami in Mountain Path (Ramana Ashram’s … Continue reading Poondi Swami of Kalasapakkam
What is Brahmacharya?
What is this idea of Bhramacharya? This post presents a conversation between Vivek and Maitreya exploring the subject.