Letters from Sri Ramanasramam

by Suri Nagamma

Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi preached silence by observing it Himself and Ashramites,aspiring for spiritual advancement sat at the holy feet of Bhagavan,imbibing the lessons of that silence. Occasionally,Bhagavan spoke on spirtual matters.On such occasions,a few devotees recorded whatever He and amongst them Nagamma,compiler of these letters,was one. When Nagamma became an asramite,she renounced everything and whilst sitting at the feet of the mastershe felt an irresistible urge to record the disussions devotees were having with Him and,and as she began recording them,found that this work was a sort of sadhana for herself and so began writing them in the shape of letters to her brother inMadras.273 letters were thus written-each one shown to Bhagavan for any corrections before being posted. The ashram published the first 75 letters during the life time of Bhagavan and they were read out in his presence.The remaining 198 letters were published susequently in four different volumes. The depth of wisdom and knowledge contained in the cryptic sayings of bhagavan,is a veritable mine of information,presented in a simple and easily understandable manner and is well worth careful study. This present volume contains the two books published previously under the same author -- Letters from Sri Ramansramam and Letters abd Recollections from Sri Ramanasramam.

Genres: Spirituality

744 pages, Hardcover

First published August 25, 2006

Reviews

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book is a little slow, but I got a lot out of it. It is interesting to read a second-hand account of Ramana Maharshi. To see him through the eyes of a devout follower was truly inspiring. So much devotion! Maybe not the most profound book, and yet... I enjoyed it.

[Durga Prathaban · Rating 3 out of 5]

One of a rare book wherein the writer neither impose her interpretation nor flaunt her closeness with the principal person of the book. It is an important aspect in a spiritual or any ideology related book where in a great person's life like Ramanar is recorded. The reader is given the liberty to read,visualise, experience and relish the instances stated in the book.
The narration is very simple and so direct that it makes you think your own grandma is recounting her experiences with Ramana. Don't read this book expecting detailed discussions about abstract phenomenon or miracles. While reading this book you shall be able to identify many people in your close circle with few traits of Bhagwan Ramana. You see the witty, practical, thrift, down to earth and the compassionate side of Ramana.

[Ratna Prabhala · Rating 5 out of 5]

Whenever i feel depressed I read this book and feel as if Bhagawan is talking to me and watching me

[Swami Arunachalananda Puri · Rating 4 out of 5]

Soak yourself in the sweet blissful presence of Bhagawan Sri Ramana Maharshi!