About this book The Mysterious Ramana The Birth of a Holy Man Enlightenment: July 17, 1896 Arriving at Arunachala Places of Devotion Death of the Body

slide 2 of 7 No form he has, no name, no quality. Still there besides the holy hill he dwells In human form, known by the comely name Of Ramana, marked by the primal power Of love: with moist eyes showering grace for all To see. —Murugnar, speaking of Ramana All said and done, a jnani (sage) like Ramana must remain an enigma. He once told Subbaramayya, “However much a jnani might talk, he is still a silent one. However much he might work, he is still a quiet one. His voice is the incor- poreal voice. His walk is not on the earth, it is like measur- ing the sky with the sky.” Therefore while attempting to comprehend the true stature or glory of Ramana, one is reminded of one of his own verses which reads: Master, you have till this day kept me at your feet And Master, when people ask me, What is your nature? you make me stand with Head hung down, a speechless statue.