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Philosophy and practice of self-investigation (ātma-vicāra) and self-surrender (ātma-samarpana) as taught by Bhagavan Ramana.

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Guru Vācaka Kōvai verse 86: If you see to whom, there is no seeming confusion 07.11.2026 3:02:03

This episode can be watched as a video on YouTube . Michael's explanations on the original works of Bhagavan can be watched free of advertisements on our Vimeo video channel . Books by Sri Sadhu Om and Michael James that are currently available on Amazon: By Sri Sadhu Om ► The Path of Sri Ramana (English) ► El camino de Sri Ramana (Spanish) By Michael James ► The Original Writings of Bhagavan Rama...

The Original Writings of Bhagavan Ramana: An Overview, Part 1 31.10.2026 3:16:11

In an online meeting with Kumar Saran, Sri Ramana Center of Houston, on 18 October 2026, Michael gives an overview of the original writings of Bhagavan Ramana. This episode can be watched as a video on YouTube . Michael's explanations on the original works of Bhagavan can be watched free of advertisements on our Vimeo video channel . *Books by Sri Sadhu Om and Michael James that are currently avai...

No one other than God can perform the function of guru 26.10.2026 1:49:22

In an online meeting with the Chicago Ramana devotees on 25 October 2026, Michael answers various questions about the teachings of Bhagavan Ramana. This episode can be watched as a video on YouTube . Michael's explanations on the original works of Bhagavan can be watched free of advertisements on our Vimeo video channel . Books by Sri Sadhu Om and Michael James that are currently available on Amaz...

Self-attention dissolves duality, attending to anything else perpetuates it 24.10.2026 2:05:25

In an online meeting with the San Diego Ramana Satsang (ramana-satsang-sd@googlegroups.com) on 11 October 2026, Michael answers various questions about Bhagavan’s teachings. This episode can be watched as a video on YouTube . A more compressed audio copy in Opus format can be downloaded from MediaFire . Advertisement-free videos on the original writings of Bhagavan Ramana with explanations by Mich...

Guru Vācaka Kōvai verse 85: Ātman is the material cause, not the efficient cause 18.10.2026 3:00:38

In an online meeting with the Ramana Maharshi Foundation UK on 10 October 2026, Michael explains Guru Vācaka Kōvai verse 85 , and then answers questions on Bhagavan Ramana's teachings. This episode can be watched as a video on YouTube . A more compressed audio copy in Opus format can be downloaded from MediaFire . Michael's explanations on the original works of Bhagavan can be watched free of adve...

Upadēśa Taṉippākkaḷ verses 8, 9 and 10: ‘I am this body’ and other delusions 11.10.2026 1:45:44

In an online meeting with Sri Ramana Center, Houston, on 3 October 2026, Michael James discusses Upadēśa Taṉippākkaḷ verse 8,9 and 10 . This episode can be watched as a video on our advertisement-free Vimeo video channel or YouTube . A compressed audio copy in Opus format can be downloaded from MediaFire . Books by Sri Sadhu Om and Michael James that are currently available on Amazon: By Sri Sadhu...

What does Bhagavan Ramana mean by saying we should surrender all our burden to God? 07.10.2026 2:05:39

In an online meeting with the Chicago Ramana devotees on 27 September 2026, Michael answers various questions about the teachings of Bhagavan Ramana. This episode can be watched as a video on YouTube . A more compressed audio copy in Opus format can be downloaded from MediaFire . Michael's explanations on the original works of Bhagavan can be watched free of advertisements on our Vimeo video chann...

Guru Vācaka Kōvai verse 84: All that appears existed as vāsanās in the heart 03.10.2026 2:46:29

In an online meeting with the Ramana Maharshi Foundation UK on 26 September 2026, Michael explains Guru Vācaka Kōvai verse 84 , and then answers questions on Bhagavan Ramana's teachings. This episode can be watched as a video on Youtube . A more compressed audio copy in Opus format can be downloaded from MediaFire . Michael's explanations on the original works of Bhagavan can be watched free of ad...

We must try to be self attentive as much as possible in all circumstances 26.09.2026 2:00:05

In an online meeting with the San Diego Ramana Satsang (ramana-satsang-sd@googlegroups.com) on 13 September 2026, Michael answers various questions about Bhagavan’s teachings. This episode is available as a video on YouTube , and a more compressed audio copy in Opus format can be downloaded from MediaFire . Advertisement-free videos on the original writings of Bhagavan Ramana with explanations by...

Vivarta siddhānta: Uḷḷadu Nāṟpadu verse 1 & Guru Vācaka Kōvai verse 83 26.09.2026 3:09:37

In an online meeting with the Ramana Maharshi Foundation UK on 12th September 2026, Michael explains Vivarta siddhānta: Uḷḷadu Nāṟpadu verse 1 (https://sriramanateachings.org/blog/2017/10/ulladu-narpadu-tamil-text.html#un01and ) Guru Vācaka Kōvai verse 83 (https://sriramanateachings.org/gvk-translations.html#gvk83 ), and then answers questions on Bhagavan Ramana's teachings. This episode is avail...

Upadēśa Taṉippākkaḷ verse 7: We should repent causing harm even accidentally 14.09.2026 1:48:34

In an online meeting with Sri Ramana Center, Houston, on 5 September 2026, Michael James discusses Upadēśa Taṉippākkaḷ verse 7. This episode can be watched as a video on our ad-free Vimeo video channel or on YouTube . A compressed audio copy in Opus format can be downloaded from MediaFire . Books by Sri Sadhu Om and Michael James that are currently available on Amazon: By Sri Sadhu Om: ► The Path...

Bhagavan’s Advent reflects and symbolises what happened during his death experience 13.09.2026 19:27

In an online meeting with a group of Bhagavan’s devotees in Hyderabad, Michael James discusses Bhagavan's teachings. This episode can be watched as a video on YouTube . A more compressed audio copy in Opus format can be downloaded from MediaFire . Songs of Sri Sadhu Om with English translations can be accessed on our Vimeo video channel . Books by Sri Sadhu Om and Michael James that are currently...

The one ego is the ‘I’ who experiences this appearance of multiplicity 10.09.2026 1:58:49

In an online meeting with the Chicago Ramana devotees on 30 August 2026, Michael answers various questions about the teachings of Bhagavan Ramana. This episode can be watched as a video on YouTube . A more compressed audio copy in Opus format can be downloaded from MediaFire . Songs of Sri Sadhu Om with English translations can be accessed on our Vimeo video channel . Books by Sri Sadhu Om and Mic...

Guru Vācaka Kōvai verse 921 07.09.2026 2:56:29

In an online meeting with the Ramana Maharshi Foundation UK on 29th August 2026, Michael explains Guru Vācaka Kōvai verse 921 , and then answers questions on Bhagavan Ramana's teachings. This episode can be watched as a video on YouTube . A more compressed audio copy in Opus format can be downloaded from MediaFire . Michael's explanations on the original works of Bhagavan can be watched free of ad...

How to surrender when faced with the need to make major decisions? 27.08.2026 1:14:10

In an online meeting with Lasya on 16 August 2026, Michael answers questions about Bhagavan Ramana's teachings. This episode can be watched as a video on YouTube . A more compressed audio copy in Opus format can be downloaded from MediaFire . Ad-free videos on the original writings of Bhagavan Ramana with explanations by Michael James can be accessed on our Vimeo video channel . Books on Bhagavan...

Why does self-investigation (ātma vicāra) seem difficult 21.08.2026 1:42:08

In an online meeting with Subrath on 16 August 2026, Michael answers questions about Bhagavan Ramana's teachings. This episode can be watched as a video on YouTube . A more compressed audio copy in Opus format can be downloaded from MediaFire . Ad-free videos on the original writings of Bhagavan Ramana with explanations by Michael James can be accessed on our Vimeo video channel . Books on Bhagava...

If sleep is a temporary death, why do we wake up as the same person 21.08.2026 2:02:38

In an online meeting with Sandra on 10 June 2026, Michael answers questions about Bhagavan Ramana's teachings. This episode can be watched as a video on YouTube . A more compressed audio copy in Opus format can be downloaded from MediaFire . Ad-free videos on the original writings of Bhagavan Ramana with explanations by Michael James can be accessed on our Vimeo video channel . Books on Bhagavan R...

To know what we actually are, we must discard body and world 20.08.2026 2:01:43

In an online meeting with the San Diego Ramana Satsang (ramana-satsang-sd@googlegroups.com) on 9 August 2026, Michael answers various questions about Bhagavan’s teachings. This episode can be watched as a video on YouTube . A more compressed audio copy in Opus format can be downloaded from MediaFire . Advertisement-free videos on the original writings of Bhagavan Ramana with explanations by Michae...

Guru Vācaka Kōvai verse 871 19.08.2026 3:01:59

In an online meeting with the Ramana Maharshi Foundation UK on 8th August 2026, Michael explains Guru Vācaka Kōvai verse 541 , and then answers questions on Bhagavan Ramana's teachings. This episode can be watched as a video on YouTube . A more compressed audio copy in Opus format can be downloaded from MediaFire . Michael's explanations on the original works of Bhagavan can be watched free of adv...

Upadēśa Taṉippākkaḷ verse 6 10.08.2026 1:33:46

In an online meeting with Sri Ramana Center, Houston, on 1st August 2026, Michael James discusses Upadēśa Taṉippākkaḷ verse 6. This episode can be watched as a video on our advertisement-free Vimeo video channel or on YouTube . A compressed audio copy in Opus format can be downloaded from MediaFire . Books by Sri Sadhu Om and Michael James that are currently available on Amazon: By Sri Sadhu Om: ►...

We are free either to be swayed or not swayed by any vāsanā 08.08.2026 2:02:56

In an online meeting with the Chicago Ramana devotees on 26 July 2026, Michael answers various questions about the teachings of Bhagavan Ramana. This episode can be watched as a video on YouTube . A more compressed audio copy in Opus format can be downloaded from MediaFire . Songs of Sri Sadhu Om with English translations can be accessed on our Vimeo video channel . Books by Sri Sadhu Om and Micha...

Uḷḷadu Nāṟpadu verse 13 and Guru Vācaka Kōvai verse 542 03.08.2026 3:13:50

In an online meeting with the Ramana Maharshi Foundation UK on 25th July 2026, Michael explains Uḷḷadu Nāṟpadu verse 13 and Guru Vācaka Kōvai verse 542 , and then answers questions on Bhagavan Ramana's teachings. This episode can be watched as a video on YouTube . A more compressed audio copy in Opus format can be downloaded from MediaFire . Michael's explanations on the original works of Bhagavan...

By being self attentive we as ego will dissolve back into our being 27.07.2026 2:25:17

In an online meeting with Ryan on 13th July 2026, Michael answers questions about Bhagavan Ramana's teachings. This episode can be watched as a video on YouTube . A more compressed audio copy in Opus format can be downloaded from MediaFire . Advertisement-free videos on the original writings of Bhagavan Ramana with explanations by Michael James can be accessed on our Vimeo video channel . Books o...

Being in the state of supreme bliss is being in service of God 27.07.2026 1:56:29

In an online meeting with the San Diego Ramana Satsang (ramana-satsang-sd@googlegroups.com) on 12 July 2026, Michael answers various questions about Bhagavan’s teachings. This episode can be watched as a video on YouTube . A more compressed audio copy in Opus format can be downloaded from MediaFire . Advertisement-free videos on the original writings of Bhagavan Ramana with explanations by Michael...

Guru Vācaka Kōvai verse 541 24.07.2026 2:44:29

In an online meeting with the Ramana Maharshi Foundation UK on 7th July 2026, Michael explains Guru Vācaka Kōvai verse 541 , and then answers questions on Bhagavan Ramana's teachings. This episode can be watched as a video on YouTube . A more compressed audio copy in Opus format can be downloaded from MediaFire . Michael's explanations on the original works of Bhagavan can be watched free of adve...