Arunachala Shiva | Commentaries on Sri Ramana Maharshi’s Teaching Who am I? | Jhon David

Awaken to Your True Self with the Sage of Arunachala

Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi (1879–1950) stands as one of the most celebrated and recent of India’s wealth of sages, saints, and spiritual masters. Known affectionately as the Sage of Arunachala, his life was a pure testament to the power of stillness and inner realization.

A Journey of Spontaneous Awakening At the tender age of sixteen, Ramana Maharshi experienced a sudden, spontaneous spiritual awakening. This profound shift led him to leave his home in Madurai and make his way to Tiruvannamalai, drawn by the undeniable pull of the holy mountain, Arunachala. For years, he lived in absolute silence and solitude on its slopes—a sacred place he never left.

The Birth of Sri Ramanasramam As seekers from around the world were drawn to his peaceful presence, the present-day ashram took shape in the 1920s. It was here that he lived, guided, and taught until his final days in 1950.

The Core Teaching: ‘Who Am I?’ Central to this book is his most enduring legacy: the practice of Self-enquiry. Countless devotees who attained Self-realisation through his presence passed down this exact method to their students. By continuously asking the fundamental question—‘Who am I?’—readers are invited to strip away the illusions of the mind and discover their true, limitless nature.

Whether you are beginning your spiritual journey or deepening your existing practice, this book offers direct access to the timeless wisdom of a true Master.