Introduction Ram Singh was a religious leader and a good preceptor. He preached purity of body and purity of mind. He himself practiced both. He opposed lavish spending at marriages and taught people to help the poor. When the British began to strengthen their Empire by sowing the seeds of quarrel among the people of…
Introduction The saint-reformer, who led a quiet but significant social revolution. A champion of the humble and the downtrodden, he gave the watchwords: “One people, One Dharma, One God for all men.” To Indians, the word Guru (Teacher) (read more about an article on Guru and Guru Purnima Speech here) is a very sacred one….
Introduction A great scholar and saint who lived about six hundred years ago. His personality was a blend of immense scholarship and a matching devotion to God. Love for mankind marked his eventful life; and he was full of piety and humility, despite his high scholastic accomplishments. He turned down patronage, money, and honors, which…
Introduction Dadhichi, after acquiring spiritual knowledge, led a pious life. When prayed for by Indra and other gods, Dadhichi readily sacrificed his life as well as the body, in order that the gods might win in their war against demons. “We are in difficulty. We need your backbone if we are to survive. You must…
1 Birth of a legend – Ramana Maharshi 2 Venkataramana and his sleep 3 Arunachala, the place Venkataramana liked on an impulse 4 Venkataramana to Ramana Maharshi – The death experience 5 Ramana Maharshi leaves home 6 Ramana Maharshi’s lonely journey 7 Ramana Maharshi to Arunachalam 8 Ramana Maharshi’s enlightenment experience 9 Ramana Maharshi’s meeting…