Ramana Maharshi

Sri Ramana Maharshi (1879–1950) was one of India’s most revered spiritual masters and a proponent of the philosophy of Advaita Vedanta (non-duality). Born in Tamil Nadu, he attained spiritual awakening at the age of 16 through a profound death-like experience that led to his realization of the true nature of the self. Ramana Maharshi’s teachings centered on the practice of self-inquiry (“Who am I?”) as a direct path to understanding the true self and achieving liberation from the cycle of birth and death. His teachings attracted seekers from around the world to his ashram in Tiruvannamalai, near the sacred Arunachala Hill. His works continue to inspire those seeking inner peace and spiritual truth.