On the 144th birth anniversary of the the great sage, let's remember some of his important lessons. He was born Venkataraman Iyer in Tiruchuli, Tamil Nadu, and through his life embodied peace and self-awareness.
Ramana Maharshi’s main method of teaching method was self-inquiry as a means to understanding the mind and achieve self realisation. He would ask himself, 'Who am I?' and focus on the feeling of 'I' or 'I am' until he found the answer.
Ramana Maharishi said the true self is consciousness, bliss, and absolute reality. 'The Self is always here, but it's hidden by the mind' was something he believed in.
Ramana Maharishi was known for remaining silent and using his presence to teach wisdom. The jivanmukta or liberated being frequently taught without words, letting people feel the power of his being.
Ramana Maharishi lived a particularly modest life, but he didn't preach strict renunciation or detachment from the world. Instead, he pointed out the importance of inner detachment, realising that one's true nature isn't tied to external matters.
Ramana Maharishi's teachings are solidly set in Hinduism, but they are not limited to any one religion. He embraced people from any background or belief system, zooming in on the universal experience of self-awareness and inner peace.