Sage-Tips

Is Ramana Maharshi still alive?

Deceased (1879–1950)Ramana Maharshi / Living or Deceased

What is Ramana Maharshi famous for?

Sri Ramana Maharshi was best known for his saintly and simple way of life. Despite rumors, Sri Ramana Maharshi never claimed to have disciples or successors. At the age of 16, he became spontaneously self-realized and pursued a life of quiet and a peaceful life as a saint.

Is tiruvannamalai a volcano?

This 800m-high extinct volcano dominates Tiruvannamalai – and local conceptions of the element of fire, which supposedly finds its sacred abode in Arunachala’s heart.

How old is Tiruvannamalai hill?

The Geological Survey of India claims the hill to be 3.5 billion years old. But, obviously, the temple is much younger. Inscriptions on its walls date back to the 7th Century Pallava era. Later, it came under the Cholas in the 9th Century.

Is the Enlightenment achieved by Swami Vivekananda the same as Ramana Maharishi?

The enlightenment achieved by Swami Vivekananda and others is same as the enlightenment achieved by Ramana Maharishi and Ramakrishna Paramahansa. Prahlad Jani is an Indian Sadhu, who got a spiritual experience at the age of 11 and since then he became follower of goddess Amba Mata.

What did Babaji do for Paramahansa Yogananda?

Babaji helped Lahiri Mahasaya attain liberation, who then helped Sri Yukteswar attain liberation, who then helped Paramahansa Yogananda attain liberation. According to Yogananda, simply repeating Babaji’s name brings a spiritual blessing.

How many enlightened people are there on the planet?

According to Meher Baba there are only fifty-six spiritual masters alive on the planet at any one time. Forty-eight of them are unknown to the public. That means only eight people on the planet are enlightened and known to be spiritual teachers.

Who is the guru of Lahiri Mahasaya?

He is the guru of Lahiri Mahasaya who was the guru of Sri Yukteswar Giri who was the guru of Paramahansa Yogananada. He is the immortal Babaji meaning he will never leave his physical body. You can learn more about him from Paramhansa Yogananda’s book “Autobiography of a Yogi”. He is alive for more than 2000 years.