Ramana Maharshi

Sri Ramana Maharshi (1879–1950) is one of the most influential spiritual teachers in the Advaita Vedanta tradition. Born in Tamil Nadu, India, Sri Ramana experienced a spontaneous awakening at the age of 16, leading to a profound realization of the true Self. He spent most of his life at the Arunachala Ashram, where seekers from around the world came to receive his teachings. His method of self-inquiry —asking “Who am I?”—forms the foundation of his teachings, guiding followers to dissolve the ego and realize their inner nature as pure awareness. Sri Ramana Maharshi’s profound insights into non-duality, the nature of mind, and the direct experience of the Self continue to inspire spiritual seekers globally.