In a Zoom meeting with the Chicago Ramana devotees on 25th August 2024, Michael answers various questions about Bhagavan’s teachings. This episode can also be watched as a video here and a more compressed audio copy in Opus format (which can be listened to in the VLC media player and some other apps) can be downloaded from here.…

In a Zoom meeting with the Ramana Maharshi Foundation UK on 10th August 2024, Michael answers various questions about Bhagavan’s teachings. This episode can also be watched as a video here and a more compressed audio copy in Opus format (which can be listened to in the VLC media player and some other apps) can be downloaded from here.…

In a Zoom meeting with the San Diego Ramana Satsang (ramana-satsang-sd@googlegroups.com) on 4th August 2024, Michael answers various questions about Bhagavan’s teachings. This episode can also be watched as a video here and a more compressed audio copy in Opus format (which can be listened to in the VLC media player and some other apps) can be down…

In a Zoom meeting with Sri Ramana Center, Houston, on 3rd August 2024, Michael James discusses Uḷḷadu Nāṟpadu Anubandham, verse 17. The translation of the verse by Michael can be found here. This episode can also be watched as a video here and a more compressed audio copy in Opus format (which can be listened to in the VLC media player and some oth…

Following the book launch in August 2023 of Ramana Maharshi's Forty Verses on What Is, a compilation of the writings and talks of Michael James on Uḷḷadu Nāṟpadu, Michael and Sandra have started a series of talks in which Michael explains the essential import of these verses and all of Ramana's teachings in 8 key points -- 8 talks (videos). This is…

In a Zoom meeting with the Chicago Ramana devotees on 28th July 2024, Michael answers various questions about Bhagavan’s teachings. *** The first 15 minutes of this meeting were not recorded. We apologise for the inconvenience. Thank you for understanding.*** This episode can also be watched as a video here and a more compressed audio copy in Opus …

In a Zoom meeting with the Ramana Maharshi Foundation UK on 27th July 2024, Michael answers various questions about Bhagavan’s teachings. This episode can also be watched as a video here and a more compressed audio copy in Opus format (which can be listened to in the VLC media player and some other apps) can be downloaded from here.…

In a Zoom meeting on 24th July 2024, Michael answers Kartik's questions about Bhagavan’s teachings, specifically about the nature of ego and how to eradicate it. This episode can also be watched as a video here and a more compressed audio copy in Opus format (which can be listened to in the VLC media player and some other apps) can be downloaded fr…

n a Zoom meeting with Sri Ramana Center, Houston, on 20th July 2024, Michael James discusses Uḷḷadu Nāṟpadu Anubandham, verse 16. The translation of the verse by Michael can be found here. This episode can also be watched as a video here and a more compressed audio copy in Opus format (which can be listened to in the VLC media player and some other…

In a Zoom meeting with the Ramana Maharshi Foundation UK on 13th July 2024, Michael answers various questions about Bhagavan’s teachings. This episode can also be watched as a video here and a more compressed audio copy in Opus format (which can be listened to in the VLC media player and some other apps) can be downloaded from here.…

In a Zoom meeting with the San Diego Ramana Satsang (ramana-satsang-sd@googlegroups.com) on 7th July 2024, Michael answers various questions about Bhagavan’s teachings. This episode can also be watched as a video here and a more compressed audio copy in Opus format (which can be listened to in the VLC media player and some other apps) can be downlo…

Following the book launch in August 2023 of Ramana Maharshi's Forty Verses on What Is, a compilation of the writings and talks of Michael James on Uḷḷadu Nāṟpadu, Michael and Sandra have started a series of talks in which Michael explains the essential import of these verses and all of Ramana's teachings in 8 key points -- 8 talks (videos). Part 2a…

Following the book launch in August 2023 of Ramana Maharshi's Forty Verses on What Is, a compilation of the writings and talks of Michael James on Uḷḷadu Nāṟpadu, Michael and Sandra have started a series of talks in which Michael explains the essential import of these verses and all of Ramana's teachings in 8 key points -- 8 talks (videos). This is…

In a Zoom meeting with the Ramana Maharshi Foundation UK on 29th June 2024, Michael answers various questions about Bhagavan’s teachings. This episode can also be watched as a video here and a more compressed audio copy in Opus format (which can be listened to in the VLC media player and some other apps) can be downloaded from here.…

In a Zoom meeting on 12th June 2024, Michael answers Carlos' question: What is real? What is unreal? How to unrealise the unreal? This episode can also be watched as a video here and a more compressed audio copy in Opus format (which can be listened to in the VLC media player and some other apps) can be downloaded from here.…

In a Zoom meeting with Ramana Kendra, Delhi, on 9th June 2024, Michael James concludes the discussion of the meaning and implications of verse 4 of Āṉ𝘮𝘢 𝘝𝘪𝘥𝘥𝘢𝘪 and answers questions about Bhagavan's teachings. The link to this verse is here: கன்மா திகட்டவிழ சென்மா திநட்டமெழ வெம்மார்க் கமதனினு மிம்மார்க் கமிக்கெளிது சொன்மா னததனுவின் கன்மா திசிறிதின்…

In a Zoom meeting with the Ramana Maharshi Foundation UK on 8th June 2024, Michael answers various questions about Bhagavan’s teachings. This episode can also be watched as a video here and a more compressed audio copy in Opus format (which can be listened to in the VLC media player and some other apps) can be downloaded from here.…

In a Zoom meeting with the San Diego Ramana Satsang (ramana-satsang-sd@googlegroups.com) on 2nd June 2024, Michael answers various questions about Bhagavan’s teachings. This episode can also be watched as a video here and a more compressed audio copy in Opus format (which can be listened to in the VLC media player and some other apps) can be downlo…

In a Zoom meeting with Sri Ramana Center, Houston, on 1st June 2024, Michael James discusses Uḷḷadu Nāṟpadu Anubandham, verse 15. The following is Michael's translation of this verse: சத்தியினாற் றாமியங்குந் தன்மையுண ராதகில சித்திகணாஞ் சேர்வமெனச் சேட்டிக்கும் — பித்தர்கூத் தென்னை யெழுப்பிவிடி னெம்மட்டித் தெவ்வரெனச் சொன்னமுட வன்கதையின் சோடு. śattiyi…

In a Zoom meeting with the Ramana Maharshi Foundation UK on 25th May 2024, Michael answers various questions about Bhagavan’s teachings. This episode can also be watched as a video here and a more compressed audio copy in Opus format (which can be listened to in the VLC media player and some other apps) can be downloaded from here.…

Following the book launch in August 2023 of Ramana Maharshi's Forty Verses on What Is, a compilation of the writings and talks of Michael James on Uḷḷadu Nāṟpadu, Michael and Sandra are starting a series of talks in which Michael explains the essential import of these verses and all of Ramana's teachings in 8 key points -- 8 talks (videos), startin…

In a Zoom meeting between Sukhdev Virdee and Michael James, on 16th May 2024, Michael answered questions and talked about the basics of Bhagavan's teachings. This episode can also be watched as a video here and a more compressed audio copy in Opus format (which can be listened to in the VLC media player and some other apps) can be downloaded from h…

In a Zoom meeting with Ramana Kendra, Delhi, on 12th May 2024, Michael James continues the discussion of the meaning and implications of verse 4 of Āṉ𝘮𝘢 𝘝𝘪𝘥𝘥𝘢𝘪 and answers questions about Bhagavan's teachings. The link to this verse is: https://happinessofbeing.blogspot.com/2023/11/anma-viddai-verse-4-self-investigation.html கன்மா திகட்டவிழ சென்மா …

In a Zoom meeting with the Ramana Maharshi Foundation UK on 11th May 2024, Michael answers various questions about Bhagavan’s teachings. This episode can also be watched as a video here and a more compressed audio copy in Opus format (which can be listened to in the VLC media player and some other apps) can be downloaded from here.…

This video begins with Sadhu Om singing verse 2 of ஸ்ரீ அருணாசல பதிகம் (Śrī Aruṇācala Padigam), ‘The Eleven Verses to Arunachala’, then Michael James explains and discusses its meaning: அன்புரு வருணா சலவழன் மெழுகா யகத்துனை நினைத்துநைந் துருகு மன்பிலி யெனக்குன் னன்பினை யருளா தாண்டெனை யழித்திட லழகோ வன்பினில் விளையு மின்பமே யன்ப ரகத்தினி லூறுமா ரமுதே …

In a Zoom meeting with the San Diego Ramana Satsang (ramana-satsang-sd@googlegroups.com) on 5th May 2024, Michael answers various questions about Bhagavan’s teachings. The passage from Day by Day (9-1-46 Afternoon) that Michael discussed at the beginning is: It is false to speak of Realisation. What is there to realise? The real is as it is, ever. …

In a Zoom meeting with Sri Ramana Center, Houston, on 4th May 2024, Michael James discusses Uḷḷadu Nāṟpadu Anubandham, verse 14. The following is Michael's translation of this verse: வினையும் விபத்தி வியோகமஞ் ஞான மினையவையார்க் கென்றாய்ந் திடலே — வினைபத்தி யோகமுணர் வாய்ந்திடநா னின்றியவை யென்றுமிறா னாகமன லேயுண்மை யாம். viṉaiyum vibhatti viyōgamañ ñāṉ…

In a Zoom meeting with the Ramana Maharshi Foundation UK on 27th April 2024, Michael answers various questions about Bhagavan’s teachings. This episode can also be watched as a video here and a more compressed audio copy in Opus format (which can be listened to in the VLC media player and some other apps) can be downloaded from here.…

During the international celebration of Bhagavan Ramana’s 74th Aradhana (anniversary of the day he left his body) organised by Arunachala Ashrama, New York, on 14th April 2024 Michael James discusses what the real 'seeing' or 'knowing' of God is. This episode can also be watched as a video here and a more compressed audio copy in Opus format (which…

In a Zoom meeting with the Ramana Maharshi Foundation UK on 13th April 2024, Michael answers various questions about Bhagavan’s teachings. This episode can also be watched as a video here and a more compressed audio copy in Opus format (which can be listened to in the VLC media player and some other apps) can be downloaded from here.…

In a Zoom meeting with the San Diego Ramana Satsang (ramana-satsang-sd@googlegroups.com) on 7th April 2024, Michael answers various questions about Bhagavan’s teachings. This episode can also be watched as a video here and a more compressed audio copy in Opus format (which can be listened to in the VLC media player and some other apps) can be downl…

In a Zoom meeting with Sri Ramana Center, Houston, on 6th April 2024, Michael James discusses Uḷḷadu Nāṟpadu Anubandham, verse 13. The following is Michael's translation of this verse: தானந் தவம்வேள்வி தன்மம்யோ கம்பத்தி வானம் பொருள்சாந்தி வாய் மையருள் — மோனநிலை சாகாமற் சாவறிவு சார்துறவு வீடின்பந் தேகான்ம பாவமற றேர். dāṉan tavamvēḷvi dhaṉmamyō gambh…

In a Zoom meeting with the Ramana Maharshi Foundation UK on 30th March 2024, Michael answers various questions about Bhagavan’s teachings. This episode can also be watched as a video here and a more compressed audio copy in Opus format (which can be listened to in the VLC media player and some other apps) can be downloaded from here.…

In a Zoom meeting with the Ramana Maharshi Foundation UK on 9th March 2024, Michael answers various questions about Bhagavan’s teachings. This episode can also be watched as a video here and a more compressed audio copy in Opus format (which can be listened to in the VLC media player and some other apps) can be downloaded from here.…

In a Zoom meeting with the San Diego Ramana Satsang (ramana-satsang-sd@googlegroups.com) on 3rd March 2024, Michael answers various questions about Bhagavan’s teachings. This episode can also be watched as a video here and a more compressed audio copy in Opus format (which can be listened to in the VLC media player and some other apps) can be downl…

In a Zoom meeting with Sri Ramana Center, Houston, on 2nd March 2024, Michael James discusses Uḷḷadu Nāṟpadu Anubandham, verse 12. The following is Michael's translation of this verse: இழிவுடல்யா னென்ன லிகந்திடுக வென்று மொழிவிலின் பாந்தன்னை யோர்க — வழியு முடலோம்ப லோடுதனை யோரவுனல் யாறு கடக்கக் கராப்புணைகொண் டற்று. iṙivuḍalyā ṉeṉṉa lihandiḍuga veṉḏṟu…

In a Zoom meeting with the Ramana Maharshi Foundation UK on 24th February 2024, Michael answers various questions about Bhagavan’s teachings. This episode can also be watched as a video here and a more compressed audio copy in Opus format (which can be listened to in the VLC media player and some other apps) can be downloaded from here.…

In a Zoom meeting with Ramana Kendra, Delhi, on 11th February 2024, Michael James continues the discussion of the meaning and implications of verse 4 of Āṉ𝘮𝘢 𝘝𝘪𝘥𝘥𝘢𝘪. The link to this verse is: https://happinessofbeing.blogspot.com/2023/11/anma-viddai-verse-4-self-investigation.html கன்மா திகட்டவிழ சென்மா திநட்டமெழ வெம்மார்க் கமதனினு மிம்மார்க் கமிக…

In a Zoom meeting with the Ramana Maharshi Foundation UK on 10th February 2024, Michael answers various questions about Bhagavan’s teachings, several of which deal with free will and destiny. This episode can also be watched as a video here and a more compressed audio copy in Opus format (which can be listened to in the VLC media player and some ot…

In a Zoom meeting with the San Diego Ramana Satsang (ramana-satsang-sd@googlegroups.com) on 4th February 2024, Michael answers various questions about Bhagavan’s teachings. Some of the questions he answered were: 1. During my atma vichara practice I feel like I go through many days of serene calm, then my mind will suddenly grow agitated, latching …

In a Zoom meeting with Sri Ramana Center, Houston, on 3rd Februari 2024, Michael James discusses Uḷḷadu Nāṟpadu Anubandham, verse 11. The following is Michael's translation of this verse: பிறந்த தெவன்றன் பிரம்மமூ லத்தே பிறந்ததெவ ணானென்று பேணிப் — பிறந்தா னவனே பிறந்தா னவனிதமு னீச னவனவன வன்றினமு நாடு. piṟanda devaṉḏṟaṉ birammamū lattē piṟandadeva ṇāṉ…

In a Zoom meeting with the Ramana Maharshi Foundation UK on 27th January 2024, Michael answers various questions about Bhagavan’s teachings, and the first question he answered was: "When describing Bhagavan's teachings, Michael quotes "ekamevadvitiyam" from Chandogya upanishad. But, similar to the lucid description of the rest of the teachings, is …

During the global celebration of Bhagavan Ramana’s 144th Jayanti (birthday) on 21st January 2024 Michael James discusses the significance and meaning of the 5 verses and the concluding verse of Śrī Aruṇācala Pañcaratnam. Verse 1 करुणापूर्ण सुधाब्धे कबलितघन विश्वरूप किरणावल्या । अरुणचल परमात्मन् अरुणो भव चित्तकञ्ज सुविकासाय ॥ karuṇāpūrṇa sudhābdhē k…

This video begins with Sadhu Om singing verse 1 of ஸ்ரீ அருணாசல பதிகம் (Śrī Aruṇācala Padigam), ‘The Eleven Verses to Arunachala’, and then Michael James explains how Bhagavan came to compose it and discusses its meaning: கருணையா லென்னை யாண்டநீ யெனக்குன் காட்சிதந் தருளிலை யென்றா லிருணலி யுலகி லேங்கியே பதைத்திவ் வுடல்விடி லென்கதி யென்னா மருணனைக் காண…

In a Zoom meeting with Ramana Kendra, Delhi, on 14th January 2024, Michael James continues the discussion of the meaning and implications of verse 3 and commenced verse 4 of Āṉ𝘮𝘢 𝘝𝘪𝘥𝘥𝘢𝘪. The links to these two verses are: Verse 3: https://happinessofbeing.blogspot.com/2023/07/anma-viddai-verse-3-knowledge-of-all.html தன்னை யறிதலின்றிப் பின்னை யெதறி…

In a Zoom meeting with the Ramana Maharshi Foundation UK on 13th January 2024, Michael answers various questions about Bhagavan’s teachings. This episode can also be watched as a video here and a more compressed audio copy in Opus format (which can be listened to in the VLC media player and some other apps) can be downloaded from here.…

In a Zoom meeting with the Ramana Maharshi Foundation UK on 31st December 2023, Michael answers various questions about Bhagavan’s teachings. The first question he answered was: "Most respected swami ji. We have received adequate explanations and analyses. Can you state what one has to DO to obtain “Brahman” “pure advaita” or “pure consciousness”? …

In a Zoom meeting with the Ramana Maharshi Foundation UK on 9th December 2023, Michael answers various questions about Bhagavan’s teachings. The first question Michael answered was: I have a question about the attitude (bhavana) one should hold when conducting self-investigation. There are 2 different ideas I can read in Bhagwan's teachings: The fi…

In a Zoom meeting with the San Diego Ramana Satsang (ramana-satsang-sd@googlegroups.com) on 3rd December 2023, Michael answers various questions about Bhagavan’s teachings. This episode can also be watched as a video here and a more compressed audio copy in Opus format (which can be listened to in the VLC media player and some other apps) can be do…

In a Zoom meeting with Ramana Kendra, Delhi, on 3rd December 2023, Michael James continues the discussion of the meaning and implications of verse 3 of Āṉ𝘮𝘢 𝘝𝘪𝘥𝘥𝘢𝘪. Verse 3: https://happinessofbeing.blogspot.com/2023/07/anma-viddai-verse-3-knowledge-of-all.html தன்னை யறிதலின்றிப் பின்னை யெதறிகிலென் றன்னை யறிந்திடிற்பின் னென்னை யுளதறிய பின்ன வுயிர்க…