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Bhagavan spoke about turning inwards to face the Self. That is all that is needed. If we look outwards we become entangled with objects and we loose awareness of the Self shining within us. But when, by repeated practice, we gain the strength to keep our focus on the Self within, we become one with it and the darkness of Self ignorance vanishes. Then even though we continue to live in this false and unreal body, we abide in an ocean of bliss that never feeds or diminishes.
Annamalai Swami
you can listen to this text here:
You are awareness - awareness is another name for you.
Since you are awareness, there is no need to obtain or cultivate it.
All that you have to do, is to give up being aware of other things, that is, of the not-Self.
If one gives up being aware of them then pure awareness remains and that is the Self.
from
Be as you are – The teachings of Sri Ramana Maharishi by David Godman.
The book is available as pdf on the net.
just a while after sunrise on the northern road around the holy Arunachala hill.
reposting some old b&w photos
when I stayed with Chandrashekar in the old town, quite close to the big temple in Tiruvannamalai, his daughter Ganga used to bring me chai in the morning. It was very very sweet, but strong at the same time and it gave me a great start for the day which would see another round around the beloved Arunachala hill.
former title "Ganga's Dupatta"
see what you are on the inside
look for and find your source
any time is good to do that
but this time is perfect.
Find out who you are!
Says Sri Ramana the sage of Arunachala:
"what is the use of knowing everything else,
when you don't know yourself?"
but not book knowledge, not school knowledge, -
direct experience, direct knowledge...
follow the I thought to its source...
www.sriramanamaharshi.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/who_...
In this captivating image captured during the trek to Mount Arunachala in Tiruvannamalai, a leafless tree takes center stage, casting an enchanting and somewhat mysterious aura. The tree stands proudly, its branches extending in various directions across the frame, creating a mesmerizing visual effect reminiscent of a psychedelic journey into nature's wonders.
He who turns inward with untroubled mind to search where the consciousness of "I" arises, realizes the Self, and rests in Thee, Oh Arunachala! like a river when it meets the ocean.
verse 3 of "Five Stanzas to Sri Arunachala" of Sri Ramana Maharshi.
The expanding mind will attain peace, becoming still of its own accord, if it is deprived of something to hold on, just as fire gets extinguished gradually, if not fed with fuel.
Devikalottara
looking out from Skandashram at Arunachala.
Skandashram was one of the hermitages where Sri Ramana Maharshi lived for many years.
I'm missing the daily walks around Arunachala. Now eleven years have gone since I did these, along with the camera on most of the days, not all. This is the northern part. Having left way before sunrise, this is the point where the sun throws beautiful shadows.
The circuit around this holy hill is an age old ritual known as girivalam in Tamil. To know more about the related teachings have a look here:
as silent knowing it is completely detached from the thinking mind, the perceiving senses, the doing body, the happy or unhappy person. Whatever you perceive is there in the field of knowing but it is not you. ....
away for a month or so. Thanks to all! <3
3.1.2012
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repost from the old account - bronze statue of Sri Ramana Maharshi at his samadhi (grave shrine) at Shri Ramanashram, Tiruvannamalai, India.
Wishes for every one's peace and happiness! <3
Abandoning the outer world, with mind and breath controlled,
to meditate on Thee within, the yogi sees Thy light,
Oh Arunachala! And finds his delight in Thee.
verse 4 of "Five Stanzas to Sri Arunachala" by Sri Ramana Maharshi.
strolling through the old town on a late pleasant warm February afternoon, having the camera at hand, I had just to lift it up and take the shot. It's not surprising that he also, like so many people in Tiruvannamalai, keeps a photograph of Sri Ramana, the Maharshi. Note that no clock shows the same time!!
a rare sight at a place where people try to loosen the body identification, this jogger overtook me one morning and I haven't seen another within two months.
every full moon night ten thousands of people walk around the holy hill Arunachala, an ancient ritual in Tiruvannamalai. Arunachala is Shiva himself, a symbol of God, Brahman, the Self, the highest principle of the vedas. Along the road around the hill, (ca 15km) vendors sell food, beverages and all kind of things.
view out of the thousand pillared hall in the great temple of Arunachala, Tiruvannamalai.
thank you dear friends for all your beautiful comments in the last days! Also your faves and visits and invitations!
I'll be off - in silence - for the whole weekend. Wish you all beautiful days!! <3<3<3
He who dedicates his mind to Thee and, seeing Thee, always beholds the universe as Thy figure, he who at all times glorifies Thee and loves Thee as none other than the Self, he is the master without rival, being one with Thee, Oh Arunachala, and lost in Thy bliss!
verse 5 of "Five Hymns to Arunachala" by Sri Ramana Maharshi.
saying good bye for a while friends! <3
I'll be here to see your life and work, and sooner or later will be back posting sth. either here or in a new account. Thank you for your friendship! Be well!
can you see the Heart? :-)
today is a special day
Karthigai Deepam, the great festival of Arunachala, celebrated all over South India, culminating with full moon, Guru Nanak's birthday and 1. Advent.
thank you dear friends for all your beautiful comments in the last days! Also your faves and visits and invitations!
I'll be off - in silence - for the whole weekend. Wish you all beautiful days!! <3<3<3
the Arunachala hill seen from a distance of about 30 km.
dedicated to
Emanuel Schongut with gratitude and wishes for his peace
www.flickr.com/photos/schongut/
Nikon F5
He who turns inward with untroubled mind to search where the consciousness of "I" arises, realizes the Self, and rests in Thee, Oh Arunachala! like a river when it meets the ocean.
verse 3 of "Five Stanzas to Sri Arunachala" of Sri Ramana Maharshi.
the birth of a new person...
.. and the birthday of a special person, - happy b'day Tanja!
today I take on the name suggested by a revered teacher many years ago but you can call me by the old name too, no problem! :-)
a glass of wine -
Fellbacher Lämmler Spätburgunder Spätlese 1992
sooc
till we meet again - be well! <3
photo of a historic portrait of Sri Ramana Maharshi which hangs in a room at Sri Ramanasramam, Tiruvannamalai, India.
away for a while ---
thank you all for visits, comments, faves and support!
Du sagst oft: der wahre Sinn des "Ich" ist im Herzen".
Der Meister:
Ja, - wenn du tiefer dringst, verlierst du dich gewissermaßen in den abgründigen Tiefen; dann ergreift dich die Wirklichkeit des Atman, die allzeit hinter dir stand. Es ist ein unablässiges Blitzen des Ichbewusstseins; du kannst es gewahren, fühlen, hören, sozusagen spüren, - das nenne ich das "Sprühen des Ich". (aham-sphurti).
aus Der Weg zum Selbst - Lehre und Leben des Indischen Heiligen Shri Ramana Maharshi aus Tiruvannamalai von Heinrich Zimmer
today is a special day
Karthigai Deepam, the great festival of Arunachala, celebrated all over South India, culminating with full moon, Guru Nanak's birthday and 1. Advent.
He who turns inward with untroubled mind to search where the consciousness of "I" arises, realizes the Self, and rests in Thee, Oh Arunachala! like a river when it meets the ocean.
verse 3 of "Five Stanzas to Sri Arunachala" of Sri Ramana Maharshi.
Fourth of February 2012, around 6:30. As usual in the morning, Sri Arunachala wears a cloud cap which lasts up to the early afternoon on some days. The path is quiet, especially at this part of the road on the western side of the hill. Few vehicles pass by; always one finds some people doing girivalam (the ritual circuit of the holy hill in clockwise direction).