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Mercedes De Acorta2 talks
Mrs. AllisonTalk 453
Mr. AnantachariTalk 601
Annamalai Swami2 talks
Lady Bateman3 talks
Dr. Bernhard BeyTalk 81
Mr. A. Bose7 talks
- 217Mr. A. Bose, an engineer from Bombay, asked: Does Bhagavan feel for us and show grace?29th June, 1936.
- 221Mr. Bose: A form means duality.1st July, 1936.
- 293There is no way found to go inward by means of meditation.13th December, 1936
- 340Mr. Bose began, “After the return of body-consciousness.23rd January, 1937
- 380A European gentleman asked: How do you answer the question, “Who are you?”2nd April 1937
- 381Mr. Bose, the Bengali Engineer, asked the meaning of the last stanza “Ātma Vidyā” (“Knowledge of the Self”).2nd April 1937
- 399Mr. Bose, the Bengali Engineer, has since read “Gaudapada Kārikas” and Sir S.15th April, 1937
Mr. BrijnarayanTalk 441
Paul Brunton23 talks
- 16Mr. Douglas Ainslie (Mr.19th January, 1935
- 17Mr. W. Y. Evans-Wentz, an English research scholar of Oxford University, brought a letter of introduction…24th January, 1935
- 18Mr. Evans-Wentz asked:—26th January, 1935
- 43Mr. S. Ranganathan, I.C.S., Collector of Vellore, Mr.28th March, 1935
- 53A young man, Mr. Knowles, came for darsan.15th June, 1935
- 112Mr. P. Brunton, while reading Upadeśa Manjari, came across the statement that the ego, the world and God…17th December, 1935
- 123Dr. Mohamed Hafiz Syed, a Muslim, Professor of Persian and Urdu in the University of Allahabad, asked: “What…3rd January, 1936
- 125“When I am here my mind is sātvic; as soon as I turn by back on this, my mind hankers after so many objects.”3rd January, 1936
- 138The Financial Secretary of Mysore asked: “Is Paul Brunton’s ‘Secret Path’ useful for Indians as well?”15th January, 1936
- 143Mr. P. Brunton asked Śrī Bhagavān if the Hill here is hollow.23rd January, 1936
- 144What is the root-cause of māyā?23rd January, 1936
- 145Why do religions speak of Gods, heaven, hell, etc.?23rd January, 1936
- 200Mr. Cohen desired an explanation of the term “blazing light” used by Paul Brunton in the last chapter of “A…11th June, 1936.
- 203Mr. Varma, Financial Secretary of the Posts and Telegraphs Department, Delhi: He has read Paul Brunton’s…11th June, 1936.
- 251An aristocratic lady looking very intelligent, though pensive, asked: “We had heard of you, Maharajji, as the…27th September 1936
- 262Dr. Syed, a Muslim Professor, is now here.1st October 1936
- 275In the course of conversation, someone referred to the fact that when Mr.5th November, 1936
- 360The aristocratic gentleman from Lucknow has written to Mr.14th February, 1937
- 485While engaged in Ātma vichāra (the investigation of the Self), I fall asleep.30th April, 1938
- 494Sri Bhagavan had gone through “Turn Eastwards”—the whole book of Mademoiselle Pascaline Maillert—and spoke…18th May, 1938
- 517There was some reference to two slokas in “Yoga Vāsishtha” where spiritism in mlechcha desa is mentioned.23rd September, 1938
- 523A Pilgrim Special brought several visitors from Bengal.2nd October, 1938
- 597A Swiss lady, Mrs. J.20th December, 1938
Major A. W. Chadwick10 talks
- 87Major A. W. Chadwick, an ardent English devotee, asked, “Why did Jesus call out ‘My God!6th November, 1935
- 143Mr. P. Brunton asked Śrī Bhagavān if the Hill here is hollow.23rd January, 1936
- 155The same man again asked about the nature of samādhi and the means to get samādhi.5th February, 1936.
- 177What is Mahat?10th March, 1936.
- 215Maharshi was reading G.22nd June, 1936.
- 476Dr. Stanley Jones, a Christian missionary, visited Maharshi.21st March, 1938
- 511Major Chadwick had translated “Na karmanā na prajayā......”9th September, 1938
- 513Major Chadwick again gave his versified translation of the mantra for Sri Bhagavan to read.16th September, 1938
- 550Mr. Somerset Maugham, a well-known English author, was on a visit to Sri Bhagavan.30th January, 1938
- 556Mr. Chadwick asked Sri Bhagavan one night: The world is said to become manifest after the mind becomes…4th January, 1938
Mr. V. K. CholkarTalk 312
Mr. Chopra2 talks
Mr. Cohen8 talks
- 155The same man again asked about the nature of samādhi and the means to get samādhi.5th February, 1936.
- 159Mr. Cohen desired to know if trance is a sine qua non for Self-Realisation.12th February, 1936.
- 191Mr. Cohen, a resident disciple, was speaking of yoga method.19th May, 1936.
- 200Mr. Cohen desired an explanation of the term “blazing light” used by Paul Brunton in the last chapter of “A…11th June, 1936.
- 205Mr. Cohen had been cogitating on the nature of the Heart, if the “spiritual heart” beats; if so, how; or if…11th June, 1936.
- 277What is will? I mean—where does it fit in, in the five koshas?9th November, 1936
- 297Meditation is with mind in the jāgrat (waking) state.18th December, 1936
- 406Mr. Cohen, a resident disciple, has been for scme days past thinking about a book called “Nirvana” written…20th April, 1937
Mrs. CraigTalk 453
Mr. D.Talk 628
Mr. B. C. Das6 talks
- 206Mr. B. C. Das, a Lecturer in Physics of Allahabad University, asked: “Does not intellect rise and fall with…11th June, 1936.
- 209Mr. B. C. Das, the Physics Lecturer, asked about free-will and destiny.19th June, 1936.
- 211Mr. B. C. Das, the Physics Lecturer, asked: “Yoga means union.19th June, 1936.
- 213Mr. B. C. Das asked why the mind cannot be turned inward in spite of repeated attempts.20th June, 1936.
- 220Mr. B. C. Das, the Physics Lecturer, asked: Contemplation is possible only with control of mind and control…1st July, 1936.
- 426Mr. Das, of Allahabad University: Has the food which one usually takes anything to do with increase or…12th June, 1937
Mr. DharTalk 452
Mrs. Dhar3 talks
Pandit Bala Kak DharTalk 564
Mr. DodwellTalk 363
Mrs. DodwellTalk 366
Mr. Ekanatha Rao7 talks
- 44Mr. Ekanatha Rao, an Engineer, asked Sri Bhagavan if solitude is necessary for Vichāra.3rd April, 1935
- 46After hearing the Malayalam version of Upadesa Sara chanted, Mr.12th April, 1935
- 61How is dhyāna practised— with eyes open or closed?6th July, 1935
- 62What is Sphurana (a kind of indescribable but palpable sensation in the heart centre)?6th July, 1935
- 73Mr. Ekanatha Rao, the engineer, asked, “What about the despondency of not obtaining any encouragement from…25th September, 1935
- 214Mr. Ekanatha Rao, a frequent visitor, asked: Are there not modulations in contemplation according to…20th June, 1936.
- 319Mr. Sridhar, a Hindu from Goa, asked: “What is kousalam (skill) in “Yogah karmasu kousalam” (yoga is…7th January, 1937
Mr. Ellappa Chettiar2 talks
W. Y. Evans-Wentz5 talks
Mrs. Rosita ForbesTalk 457
Mr. M. Frydman8 talks
- 5Mr. M. Frydman, an engineer, remarked on the subject of Grace, “A salt doll diving into the sea will not be…15th May, 1935
- 74Mr. Frydman, the engineer, writes in one of his letters: “Maharshi is with me not only when I think of Him…25th September, 1935
- 115Even without any initial desires there are some strange experiences for us.25th December, 1935
- 125“When I am here my mind is sātvic; as soon as I turn by back on this, my mind hankers after so many objects.”3rd January, 1936
- 158Janaka was a jnāni and still he ruled his dominions.11th February, 1936.
- 179Mr. Frydman had asked Swāmi Ramdas something, to which he replied that there would be no more births for…11th March, 1936.
- 182In the course of the day an interesting photo was missing.11th March, 1936.
- 240One imagines things and enjoys them by strength of imagination.20th July, 1936.
Mr. G.Talk 290
Mr. V. Ganapati Sastri2 talks
Mr. GanpatramTalk 486
Mrs. GasqueTalk 480
Mrs. GongrijpTalk 396
Mr. Douglas Ainslie (Mr. Grant Duff)8 talks
- 16Mr. Douglas Ainslie (Mr.19th January, 1935
- 19Mr. Grant Duff asked:—29th January, 1935
- 75Mr. Grant Duff, formerly in a foreign embassy, writes: “Pay my respects to Maharshi.25th September, 1935
- 84Mr. Grant Duff asked the Master if any mongoose had had anything to do with him.16th October, 1935
- 433Mr. Thomas, Professor of Sanskrit, University of Oxford, had presided over the Oriental Conference in…26th December, 1937
- 446Mr. Grant Duff was in the hall.24th January, 1938
- 448LITERAL TRANSLATION OF NAMDEV’S “PHILOSOPHY OF THE DIVINE NAME.”25th January, 1938
- 449After Mr. G. D. had left, there was some reference to his visit to the Asramam.31st January, 1938
Mr. Duncan Greenlees4 talks
Mr. V. GuptaTalk 518
Dr. Emile GuthnerTalk 602
Mrs. H. R.Talk 612
Mrs. Kelly HackTalk 636
Mr. HagueTalk 594
Dr. Henry Hand4 talks
- 163Dr. Henry Hand, an American of about seventy, asked: “What is ego?”24th February, 1936.
- 164Another American asked about thought-forms.24th February, 1936.
- 174Dr. Hand, the American gentleman, asked: Are there two methods for finding the source of the ego?29th February, 1936.
- 176Dr. Hand intends leaving the Āśramam tomorrow, visit the Himalayas (Hardwar), return here, go to Bombay and…7th March, 1936.
Mrs. HearstTalk 453
Mrs. J. C. S. Hick-Riddingh3 talks
Mr. K. K. V. IyerTalk 293
Mr. K. R. V. Iyer2 talks
Mr. K. S. N. Iyer4 talks
Mr. T. K. S. Iyer5 talks
Miss J.Talk 487
Mr. Ward JacksonTalk 612
Mrs. Roorna Jennings3 talks
Mr. JharkaTalk 195
Mrs. Jinarajadasa3 talks
Dr. Stanley JonesTalk 476
Mr. KellyTalk 150
Mrs. KellyTalk 152
Mr. KishorilalTalk 104
Mr. KnowlesTalk 53
Mr. S. KrishnaTalk 349
Mr. Krishnamurti (an Andhra gentleman)Talk 401
Kunju SwamiTalk 421
Kuppu IyerTalk 464
Mr. L.Talk 503
Mr. M. Oliver LacombeTalk 189
Lakshman Brahmachari2 talks
Dr. Popatlal Lohara2 talks
Swami Lokesananda3 talks
Mr. J. M. LoreyTalk 503
Mr. LowmanTalk 520
Mr. M. F.Talk 368
Mr. MacIver4 talks
Madhava SwamiTalk 640
Maharani SahebaTalk 245
Mr. Kishorelal MashruwalaTalk 491
Mr. Somerset MaughamTalk 550
Dr. G. H. Mees3 talks
- 136Dr. G. H. Mees, a young Dutchman, was here for a few days.15th January, 1936
- 433Mr. Thomas, Professor of Sanskrit, University of Oxford, had presided over the Oriental Conference in…26th December, 1937
- 487An English lady, a young woman, came here dressed in a Muslim sari.2nd May, 1938
Miss MerstonTalk 625
Mudaliar SwamiTalk 361
Dr. Radhakamal MukerjeeTalk 68
Muruganar3 talks
B. V. Narasimha Swami2 talks
Mr. Narayana IyerTalk 601
Narayana ReddiTalk 403
Bhattasri Narayana SastriTalk 334
Mr. N. Natesa IyerTalk 30
PadanandaTalk 359
Dr. PandeTalk 482
Mr. PannalalTalk 441
Mr. Naterlal ParekhTalk 295
Mr. Parkhi3 talks
Mr. F. G. PearceTalk 253
Mrs. M. A. Piggott3 talks
Mr. Prakasa Rao2 talks
Mr. T. RaghaviahTalk 43
Mr. Raj KrishnaTalk 621
Babu Rajendra Prasad2 talks
Sri Raju SastrigalTalk 70
Mr. Rama SastriTalk 325
Mr. RamachandarTalk 97
Mr. Ramachandra IyerTalk 46
Ramakrishna SwamiTalk 219
Mr. S. V. RamamurthiTalk 43
Sir C. V. RamanTalk 380
Swami Ramdas2 talks
Yogi Ramiah3 talks
Mr. RangachariTalk 118
Mr. Ranganatha Iyer2 talks
Mr. S. Ranganathan, I.C.S.2 talks
Mr. SagarmullTalk 290
Miss Leena SarabhaiTalk 146
Mr. K. L. Sarma5 talks
Mr. Satyanarayana RaoTalk 632
R. Seshagiri RaoTalk 39
Mr. Shamanna2 talks
Mr. G. ShanmughamTalk 350
Mr. SitaramiahTalk 483
Somasundara SwamiTalk 589
Mr. SridharTalk 319
Mr. N. Subba Rao5 talks
Mr. G. V. Subbaramiah4 talks
- 270Mr. G. V. Subbaramiah, a Lecturer in English in Nellore, asked: Brahman is the one by whom all this is…23rd October, 1936
- 362Mr. Subbaramiah, a college professor from Nellore, asked about mukti.19th February, 1937
- 414Mr. G. V. Subbaramiah, a devotee, has written some short poems which are interesting.21st May, 1937
- 601G. V. Subbaramiah, an Andhra devotee, mentioned something about time.27th December, 1938
Doctor Subramania IyerTalk 351
Mr. S. Suryanarayana SastriTalk 451
Dr. Mohamed Hafiz Syed10 talks
- 123Dr. Mohamed Hafiz Syed, a Muslim, Professor of Persian and Urdu in the University of Allahabad, asked: “What…3rd January, 1936
- 125“When I am here my mind is sātvic; as soon as I turn by back on this, my mind hankers after so many objects.”3rd January, 1936
- 126“Should any one desirous of spiritual progress take to action or renunciation (pravritti-mārga or…4th January, 1936
- 262Dr. Syed, a Muslim Professor, is now here.1st October 1936
- 263Sri Bhagavan says that the Heart is the Self.20th October, 1936
- 266The Muslim Professor asked: “It is said that one should give up desire.21st October, 1936
- 268What is salvation? What did Christ mean by it?23rd October, 1936
- 271How is Grace to be obtained?23rd October, 1936
- 273I have been reading the “Five Hymns”.23rd October, 1936
- 274The Muslim Professor asked how Vaishnavism can be reconciled to Advaitism.27th October, 1936
Thakore SahebTalk 580
Mr. Thomas, Professor of Sanskrit, Oxford2 talks
Mr. ThompsonTalk 649
Tirumalpad of NilamburTalk 379
Miss W. Umadevi2 talks
Mr. VaidyalingamTalk 466
Mr. Vaidyanatha IyerTalk 248
Mr. VarmaTalk 203
Vasudeva SastriTalk 408
Mr. Venkata Rao2 talks
Mr. VenkatakrishnayyaTalk 606
Venkatswami RaoTalk 201
Mr. Viswanatha IyerTalk 403
Mr. W. J.Talk 612
Mr. C. R. WrightTalk 106
Swami YoganandaTalk 106
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Abraham4 talks
Ahalya2 talks
Appar2 talks
Arjuna18 talks
- 40The Brahmin questioner resumed: “How do we know that action is ours or not?”22nd September, 1936
- 41Are there heaven (swarga) and hell (naraka)?22nd September, 1936
- 46After hearing the Malayalam version of Upadesa Sara chanted, Mr.12th April, 1935
- 51A young Brahmin (25 years of age) came on a visit to the Master.5th June, 1935
- 58SRIMAD BHAGAVAD GITA4th July, 1935
- 145Why do religions speak of Gods, heaven, hell, etc.?23rd January, 1936
- 189Mr. M. Oliver Lacombe, a middle-aged Frenchman who was on a visit to India being delegated by the Institute…19th May, 1936.
- 201The Parsi ladies asked for an illustration to explain why the Self, though ever-present and most intimate, is…11th June, 1936.
- 208It is enough that one surrenders oneself.11th June, 1936.
- 264Does Bhagavan see the world as part and parcel of Himself?20th October, 1936
- 270Mr. G. V. Subbaramiah, a Lecturer in English in Nellore, asked: Brahman is the one by whom all this is…23rd October, 1936
- 364The Nellore Professor asked about visvarupa darsana.20th February, 1937
- 437People have read of Vivekananda having asked Sri Ramakrishna, “Have you seen God?”29th December, 1937
- 439Rama asks: “Brahma being Pure, how can māyā arise from Him and veil Him also?”3rd January, 1938
- 473It is said that they get mukti unasked who live or die within a radius of 30 miles round Arunachala.15th March, 1938
- 611I think that the soul is the light within.18th January, 1939
- 643An elderly, learned Andhra asked: “Are the two methods karma mārga and jnāna mārga separate and…3rd March, 1939
- 653Some teachers who attended the Teachers’ Guild meeting in the town came on a visit to the hall.1st April, 1939
Ashtavakra2 talks
Sri Aurobindo6 talks
- 159Mr. Cohen desired to know if trance is a sine qua non for Self-Realisation.12th February, 1936.
- 164Another American asked about thought-forms.24th February, 1936.
- 183A gentleman from Bombay said: “I asked mother in Śrī Aurobindo asram the following question: ‘I keep my mind…13th March, 1936.
- 201The Parsi ladies asked for an illustration to explain why the Self, though ever-present and most intimate, is…11th June, 1936.
- 504A visitor asked Sri Bhagavan about the “overmind”, and “super-mind”, the “Psychic”, the “Divine” of Sri…18th August, 1938
- 507An Arya Samajist from Bangalore with a companion visited Sri Maharshi.22nd August, 1938
the Avadhuta2 talks
Dr. BalslyTalk 176
Swami BharatanandaTalk 487
the Buddha4 talks
Sri Chaitanya5 talks
- 30Mr. N. Natesa Iyer, the leader of the Bar in a South Indian town, an orthodox Brahmin, asked: “Are the gods…4th February, 1935
- 32The saints Sri Chaitanya and Sri Ramakrishna wept before God and achieved success.4th February, 1935
- 313Bhagavan said yesterday that, while one is engaged in search for “God within,” outer work would go on…2nd January, 1937
- 382A Telugu gentleman, quiet in look, but learned in philosophy, asked Sri Bhagavan about Manolaya.5th April, 1937
- 471The avatārs are said to be more glorious than the self-realised jnānis.10th March, 1938
Dr. CouéTalk 472
Sri Dakshinamurti11 talks
- 17Mr. W. Y. Evans-Wentz, an English research scholar of Oxford University, brought a letter of introduction…24th January, 1935
- 20Mr. Evans-Wentz: Is solitude necessary for a Jnani?30th January, 1935
- 54An Andhra Pandit—an elderly gentleman—had some douubts regarding Kavyakantha’s exposition of Advaita.16th June, 1935
- 68Dr. Radhakamal Mukerjee, a well-known Professor, fair man of middle age, with a peaceful look, practising…21st July, 1935
- 133There are two schools in Advaita: (1) Srishti drishti (simultaneous creation) and (2) Drishti srishti…6th January, 1936
- 247Language is only a medium for communicating one’s thoughts to another.8th September 1936
- 332What are the three voids (Muppazh) (முப்பாழ்) in Tamil?18th January, 1937
- 398Dandapani, a resident devotee now on a North Indian tour, sent an extract from the “…14th April, 1937
- 433Mr. Thomas, Professor of Sanskrit, University of Oxford, had presided over the Oriental Conference in…26th December, 1937
- 519The mahāvākyas and their interpretation lead to interminable discussions and keep the minds of the seekers…27th September, 1938
- 569In reply to Sri K. L.7th November, 1938
DraupadiTalk 101
Duryodhana2 talks
Kavyakantha Ganapati Muni7 talks
Mahatma Gandhi9 talks
- 125“When I am here my mind is sātvic; as soon as I turn by back on this, my mind hankers after so many objects.”3rd January, 1936
- 282Does the Tāntrik sādhana bring about Self-Realisation?16th November, 1936
- 491Mr. Kishorelal Mashruwala, President, Gandhi Seva Sangh, asked: “How is Brahmacharya to be practised in order…7th May, 1938
- 505I have come here with Mahatma Gandhiji’s permission and I must return to him soon.18th August, 1938
- 507An Arya Samajist from Bangalore with a companion visited Sri Maharshi.22nd August, 1938
- 521Some Congressmen handed over the following questions to Maharshi:28th September, 1938
- 533Soon after the announcement in the newspapers that Gandhiji was going to fast twenty-one days in Yerrawada…15th October, 1938
- 646Sri Bhagavan referred to the following passage of Gandhiji’s in the “Harijan” of the 11th instant:13th March, 1939
- 647Is not what Gandhiji describes the state in which thoughts themselves become foreign?15th March, 1939
Indra4 talks
Jada Bharata3 talks
Jada SwamiTalk 409
Janaka8 talks
- 41Are there heaven (swarga) and hell (naraka)?22nd September, 1936
- 49Some men asked the Master questions which ultimately resolved themselves into one, that “I” is not…12th April, 1935
- 158Janaka was a jnāni and still he ruled his dominions.11th February, 1936.
- 320In the course of an informal conversation Sri Bhagavan pointed out that Self-Realisation is possible only for…7th January, 1937
- 328A European gentleman began in measured tones and spoke clearly and slowly: “Why should individuals remain…17th January, 1937
- 350While speaking to Mr.6th February, 1937
- 362Mr. Subbaramiah, a college professor from Nellore, asked about mukti.19th February, 1937
- 385Mr. Venkata Rao, an Andhra gentleman, in the course of conversation with Sri Bhagavan, was told:6th Arpil 1937
Jesus Christ11 talks
- 20Mr. Evans-Wentz: Is solitude necessary for a Jnani?30th January, 1935
- 86The Master gave the true significance of the Christian faith thus:6th November, 1935
- 87Major A. W. Chadwick, an ardent English devotee, asked, “Why did Jesus call out ‘My God!6th November, 1935
- 88The same gentleman asked, “What is the significance of Christ in the illumination of St.6th November, 1935
- 96Of what nature is the realisation of Westerners who relate that they have had flashes of cosmic consciousness?9th November, 1935
- 145Why do religions speak of Gods, heaven, hell, etc.?23rd January, 1936
- 189Mr. M. Oliver Lacombe, a middle-aged Frenchman who was on a visit to India being delegated by the Institute…19th May, 1936.
- 215Maharshi was reading G.22nd June, 1936.
- 268What is salvation? What did Christ mean by it?23rd October, 1936
- 396A Dutch lady, Mrs. Gongrijp, an ardent theosophist, who had worked long in Java and is now living in Adyar…12th April, 1937
- 476Dr. Stanley Jones, a Christian missionary, visited Maharshi.21st March, 1938
JnaneswarTalk 162
KabirTalk 50
Sri Krishna34 talks
- 20Mr. Evans-Wentz: Is solitude necessary for a Jnani?30th January, 1935
- 31A visitor asked: What to do to get liberation (Moksha)?4th February, 1935
- 40The Brahmin questioner resumed: “How do we know that action is ours or not?”22nd September, 1936
- 41Are there heaven (swarga) and hell (naraka)?22nd September, 1936
- 46After hearing the Malayalam version of Upadesa Sara chanted, Mr.12th April, 1935
- 51A young Brahmin (25 years of age) came on a visit to the Master.5th June, 1935
- 55Can Advaita be realised by japa of holy names; say, Rama, Krishna etc.?18th June, 1935
- 58SRIMAD BHAGAVAD GITA4th July, 1935
- 83The Master relating some stories of the bhaktas told how Sri Krishna served Eknath for twelve years, how…16th October, 1935
- 104Mr. Kishorilal, an officer of the Railway Board, Government of India, hails from Delhi.28th November, 1935
- 125“When I am here my mind is sātvic; as soon as I turn by back on this, my mind hankers after so many objects.”3rd January, 1936
- 145Why do religions speak of Gods, heaven, hell, etc.?23rd January, 1936
- 189Mr. M. Oliver Lacombe, a middle-aged Frenchman who was on a visit to India being delegated by the Institute…19th May, 1936.
- 201The Parsi ladies asked for an illustration to explain why the Self, though ever-present and most intimate, is…11th June, 1936.
- 264Does Bhagavan see the world as part and parcel of Himself?20th October, 1936
- 270Mr. G. V. Subbaramiah, a Lecturer in English in Nellore, asked: Brahman is the one by whom all this is…23rd October, 1936
- 290Mr. Sagarmull, a Marwari gentleman, a cotton merchant from Bombay, seems learned in Srimad Bhagavad Gita.30th November, 1936
- 313Bhagavan said yesterday that, while one is engaged in search for “God within,” outer work would go on…2nd January, 1937
- 317Many visitors here tell me that they get visions or thought-currents from you.6th January, 1937
- 336A certain Vaisya who seems to have studied the Upanishads and Srimad Bhagavad Gita asked some questions:22nd January, 1937
- 364The Nellore Professor asked about visvarupa darsana.20th February, 1937
- 385Mr. Venkata Rao, an Andhra gentleman, in the course of conversation with Sri Bhagavan, was told:6th Arpil 1937
- 398Dandapani, a resident devotee now on a North Indian tour, sent an extract from the “…14th April, 1937
- 439Rama asks: “Brahma being Pure, how can māyā arise from Him and veil Him also?”3rd January, 1938
- 449After Mr. G. D. had left, there was some reference to his visit to the Asramam.31st January, 1938
- 467All actions take place owing to Sakti.7th March, 1938
- 473It is said that they get mukti unasked who live or die within a radius of 30 miles round Arunachala.15th March, 1938
- 491Mr. Kishorelal Mashruwala, President, Gandhi Seva Sangh, asked: “How is Brahmacharya to be practised in order…7th May, 1938
- 528A middle-aged Andhra asked: “Is thought of God necessary for fixing one’s sight (or making the mind…13th October, 1938
- 535Once ‘A’ asked: How can one be worshipful although one is engaged in daily work?15th October, 1938
- 611I think that the soul is the light within.18th January, 1939
- 621Mr. Raj Krishna found Sri Bhagavan alone on the Hill at about 5-30 p.m.1st February, 1939
- 643An elderly, learned Andhra asked: “Are the two methods karma mārga and jnāna mārga separate and…3rd March, 1939
- 653Some teachers who attended the Teachers’ Guild meeting in the town came on a visit to the hall.1st April, 1939
Lila (of the Yoga Vasishta)2 talks
Pandit MalaviyaTalk 645
Manikkavachakar2 talks
MarkandeyaTalk 428
MilarepaTalk 17
MosesTalk 503
NakkirarTalk 334
Namdev2 talks
Nandanar3 talks
Sri Narayana GuruTalk 645
Sri Niranjanananda Swami, the Sarvadhikari3 talks
Palani Swami4 talks
Parvati4 talks
Patanjali4 talks
- 130Lakshman Brahmachari from Sri Ramakrishna Mission asked: “Enquiry of ‘Who am I’ or of the ‘I’-thought being…6th January, 1936
- 191Mr. Cohen, a resident disciple, was speaking of yoga method.19th May, 1936.
- 433Mr. Thomas, Professor of Sanskrit, University of Oxford, had presided over the Oriental Conference in…26th December, 1937
- 483Mr. Sitaramiah, a visitor:—30th April, 1938
St. PaulTalk 88
PrahladaTalk 326
Sir S. Radhakrishnan3 talks
Sri Rama TirthaTalk 568
Sri Rama17 talks
- 31A visitor asked: What to do to get liberation (Moksha)?4th February, 1935
- 55Can Advaita be realised by japa of holy names; say, Rama, Krishna etc.?18th June, 1935
- 130Lakshman Brahmachari from Sri Ramakrishna Mission asked: “Enquiry of ‘Who am I’ or of the ‘I’-thought being…6th January, 1936
- 179Mr. Frydman had asked Swāmi Ramdas something, to which he replied that there would be no more births for…11th March, 1936.
- 182In the course of the day an interesting photo was missing.11th March, 1936.
- 218Maharshi has been looking into the “Siva Purana” this day.30th June, 1936.
- 234What is the result of “Rama Japa” (repetition of the God Rama’s name)?20th July, 1936.
- 317Many visitors here tell me that they get visions or thought-currents from you.6th January, 1937
- 325Mr. Rama Sastri from Guntur District composed eight slokas on Sri Bhagavan and read them out with feeling.12th January, 1937
- 336A certain Vaisya who seems to have studied the Upanishads and Srimad Bhagavad Gita asked some questions:22nd January, 1937
- 421A resident devotee, Kunju Swami, related an observation of Sri Maharshi after the robbery in the Ashramam in…4th June, 1937
- 439Rama asks: “Brahma being Pure, how can māyā arise from Him and veil Him also?”3rd January, 1938
- 449After Mr. G. D. had left, there was some reference to his visit to the Asramam.31st January, 1938
- 528A middle-aged Andhra asked: “Is thought of God necessary for fixing one’s sight (or making the mind…13th October, 1938
- 591Seekers who are in immediate proximity of the Master can get grace by darsana, sparsana, etc.14th December 1938
- 627What is staying with the Guru?9th February, 1939
- 647Is not what Gandhiji describes the state in which thoughts themselves become foreign?15th March, 1939
Sri Ramakrishna11 talks
- 32The saints Sri Chaitanya and Sri Ramakrishna wept before God and achieved success.4th February, 1935
- 164Another American asked about thought-forms.24th February, 1936.
- 189Mr. M. Oliver Lacombe, a middle-aged Frenchman who was on a visit to India being delegated by the Institute…19th May, 1936.
- 252Sri Ramakrishna touched Vivekananda and the latter realised Bliss.30th September 1936
- 286Why can we not remain in sushupti as long as we like and be also voluntarily in it just as we are in the…18th November, 1936
- 329In the morning Sri Bhagavan read out a short passage from St.17th January, 1937
- 363A European civilian, Mr.20th February, 1937
- 386In Sri Ramakrishna’s “Life” it is said that an idol, Ramlal, was animate.6th Arpil 1937
- 389With regard to presents to Sri Bhagavan, He observed: Why do they bring presents?6th Arpil 1937
- 437People have read of Vivekananda having asked Sri Ramakrishna, “Have you seen God?”29th December, 1937
- 591Seekers who are in immediate proximity of the Master can get grace by darsana, sparsana, etc.14th December 1938
Sir P. RamanathanTalk 645
Ramanuja2 talks
Rangaswami Iyengar3 talks
Sri Sankara (Sankaracharya)16 talks
- 20Mr. Evans-Wentz: Is solitude necessary for a Jnani?30th January, 1935
- 33“The Supreme Spirit (Brahman) is Real.4th February, 1935
- 39Conversing with R. Seshagiri Rao, a visitor, Maharshi remarked that a Self-Realised sage (Atma Jnāni) alone…22nd September, 1936
- 133There are two schools in Advaita: (1) Srishti drishti (simultaneous creation) and (2) Drishti srishti…6th January, 1936
- 189Mr. M. Oliver Lacombe, a middle-aged Frenchman who was on a visit to India being delegated by the Institute…19th May, 1936.
- 201The Parsi ladies asked for an illustration to explain why the Self, though ever-present and most intimate, is…11th June, 1936.
- 202A sad-looking Punjabi gentleman announced himself to Maharshi as having been directed to him by Śrī…11th June, 1936.
- 288Explaining Māyā of Vedānta and swatantra of pratyābhijna (independence of recognition), Sri Bhagavan said:29th November, 1936
- 315One of the attendants asked: Sri Bhagavan has said: ‘Reality and myth are both the same’.3rd January, 1937
- 349SRI SANKARA’S PATH TO SALVATION / THROUGH DISCRIMINATION23rd January, 1937
- 399Mr. Bose, the Bengali Engineer, has since read “Gaudapada Kārikas” and Sir S.15th April, 1937
- 428Sri Bhagavan has selected 10 stanzas from that famous work of Sri Sankara—“Sivananda Lahari”—describing…15th December, 1937
- 433Mr. Thomas, Professor of Sanskrit, University of Oxford, had presided over the Oriental Conference in…26th December, 1937
- 513Major Chadwick again gave his versified translation of the mantra for Sri Bhagavan to read.16th September, 1938
- 569In reply to Sri K. L.7th November, 1938
- 643An elderly, learned Andhra asked: “Are the two methods karma mārga and jnāna mārga separate and…3rd March, 1939
Sikhidhvaja and Chudala5 talks
Sita5 talks
Sivaprakasam Pillai2 talks
Suka7 talks
- 41Are there heaven (swarga) and hell (naraka)?22nd September, 1936
- 204Maharshi on Self-Illumination: The ‘I’ concept is the ego.11th June, 1936.
- 281SPARKS FROM THE ANVIL15th November, 1936
- 291SPARKS FROM THE ANVIL5th December, 1936
- 385Mr. Venkata Rao, an Andhra gentleman, in the course of conversation with Sri Bhagavan, was told:6th Arpil 1937
- 449After Mr. G. D. had left, there was some reference to his visit to the Asramam.31st January, 1938
- 491Mr. Kishorelal Mashruwala, President, Gandhi Seva Sangh, asked: “How is Brahmacharya to be practised in order…7th May, 1938
Thayumanavar8 talks
- 122A crowd have gathered here during Christmas.1st January, 1936
- 317Many visitors here tell me that they get visions or thought-currents from you.6th January, 1937
- 338Mrs. Jennings, an American lady, asked a few questions:23rd January, 1937
- 398Dandapani, a resident devotee now on a North Indian tour, sent an extract from the “…14th April, 1937
- 593Sri Bhagavan mentioned another interesting reminiscence.14th December 1938
- 594The Spanish lady, Madam Mercedes De Acorta, has written a letter to Mr.15th December, 1938
- 601G. V. Subbaramiah, an Andhra devotee, mentioned something about time.27th December, 1938
- 646Sri Bhagavan referred to the following passage of Gandhiji’s in the “Harijan” of the 11th instant:13th March, 1939
St. Theresa2 talks
Tirujnanasambandar2 talks
Tukaram2 talks
Valmiki2 talks
Vasishta25 talks
- 16Mr. Douglas Ainslie (Mr.19th January, 1935
- 30Mr. N. Natesa Iyer, the leader of the Bar in a South Indian town, an orthodox Brahmin, asked: “Are the gods…4th February, 1935
- 32The saints Sri Chaitanya and Sri Ramakrishna wept before God and achieved success.4th February, 1935
- 41Are there heaven (swarga) and hell (naraka)?22nd September, 1936
- 76Mr. K. S. N. Iyer said that he was not convinced how spiritual life could be reconciled to worldly activities.25th September, 1935
- 129An elderly gentleman, formerly a co-worker with B.6th January, 1936
- 146In reply to Miss Leena Sarabhai, a cultured Indian lady of high rank, Śrī Bhagavān said: The state of…25th January, 1936
- 197Gul and Shirin Byramjee, two Parsi ladies of Ahmedabad, arrived this day.9th June, 1936.
- 203Mr. Varma, Financial Secretary of the Posts and Telegraphs Department, Delhi: He has read Paul Brunton’s…11th June, 1936.
- 261There was a reference to re-incarnation.1st October 1936
- 276The U.P. lady arrived with her brother, a woman companion and a burly bodyguard.5th November, 1936
- 317Many visitors here tell me that they get visions or thought-currents from you.6th January, 1937
- 343Even as the hand is cut off, one must remain unaware of it because Srimad Gita declares that the Self is…23rd January, 1937
- 362Mr. Subbaramiah, a college professor from Nellore, asked about mukti.19th February, 1937
- 403There was some reference to the extract from the “Modern Psychological Review,” wondering if any…17th April, 1937
- 404A casual visitor asked:18th April, 1937
- 424In the course of conversation with a learned man who asked about Purusha and Prakriti, Sri Bhagavan said:7th June, 1937
- 439Rama asks: “Brahma being Pure, how can māyā arise from Him and veil Him also?”3rd January, 1938
- 442While explaining a stanza of his own Sri Bhagavan observed:8th January, 1938
- 495A Cochin Brahmin, Professor in the Ernakulam College, had an interesting conversation with Sri Bhagavan.29th May, 1938
- 513Major Chadwick again gave his versified translation of the mantra for Sri Bhagavan to read.16th September, 1938
- 517There was some reference to two slokas in “Yoga Vāsishtha” where spiritism in mlechcha desa is mentioned.23rd September, 1938
- 519The mahāvākyas and their interpretation lead to interminable discussions and keep the minds of the seekers…27th September, 1938
- 616Is the jīvanādi an entity or a figment of the imagination?23rd to 28th January, 1939
- 647Is not what Gandhiji describes the state in which thoughts themselves become foreign?15th March, 1939
ViswamitraTalk 32
Swami Vivekananda6 talks
- 20Mr. Evans-Wentz: Is solitude necessary for a Jnani?30th January, 1935
- 164Another American asked about thought-forms.24th February, 1936.
- 252Sri Ramakrishna touched Vivekananda and the latter realised Bliss.30th September 1936
- 398Dandapani, a resident devotee now on a North Indian tour, sent an extract from the “…14th April, 1937
- 437People have read of Vivekananda having asked Sri Ramakrishna, “Have you seen God?”29th December, 1937
- 518Mr. V. Gupta, a Telugu Pandit, is on a visit here.27th September, 1938
Sir John WoodroffeTalk 16