Biographies
Bhagavan and NayanaVasishtha Ganapati Muni was a mighty spiritual personality. He came upon one greater, Sri Ramana Maharshi, and surrendered to him without reserve. This book chronicles the amazing details of the relationship between these two great spiritual personalities. It also provides a complete account of the great Muni's inspired Sanskrit compositions. 
Bhagavan Ramana A well composed sketch of Sri Ramana Maharshi's life, reprinted from the introduction to Ramana Maharshi and His Philosophy of Existence. This small book is an excellent short introduction to the life of Sri Maharshi. 
Bhagavan Sri Ramana: A Pictorial Biography The incomparable life of the Sage by Joan and Matthew Greenblatt is chronologically unfolded with over 200 illustrations and many quotations from the Maharshi and his devotees. Printed on art paper, extensively researched and produced with full attention to detail and quality, this is the very best pictorial book published by Sri Ramanasramam. 
Life of the Cow Lakshmi, The An intimate account of the famous cow which attained liberation by the Grace of Sri Bhagavan.
The Mahanirvana of Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi A small, well written pocket-size booklet with four photographs that paints a moving picture of the final days of the Maharshi's life. 
Mighty Mahatma Strides the Land Born in a remote village of northern India, the author was caught in the current of Mahatma Gandhi's National Movement at a very young age. With a rare zeal, he aspired to imbibe Gandhi's ideals, while struggling to overcome the illiteracy and complacency which had persisted through the centuries. This is the story of Arunachal Bhakta Bhagavat's early youth, told in his own immitable style. ![[My Life and Quest cover image]](images/my-laq.jpg "[My Life and Quest cover image]")
My Life and Quest By Arthur Osborne, one of the most ardent and well known of the devotees of Sri Ramana Maharshi. He was the Founder-Editor of The Mountain Path, the spiritual journal published by Sri Ramanasramam. He is also well known as the editor of 'The Collected Works of Ramana Maharshi' and as the author of 'Ramana Maharshi and the Path of Self-Knowledge', and other books. The candid description of Osborne's personal struggles and his spiritual fulfillment, along with his moving portrayal of the spiritual ministry of Sri Bhagavan, offers a wealth of inspiration. This newest publication of Sri Ramanasramam, Arthur Osborne's autobiography, also contains 47 pages of his poems. 
Ramana Maharshi, Amar Chitra Katha (Children) Glorious Heritage of India Series. In thirty pages, the life and teachings of Sri Ramana Maharshi is told with colorful illustrations in this popular format. Printed on quality paper, insuring years of reading for children of all ages. 
Ramana Maharshi and the Path of Self-Knowledge By Arthur Osborne. A well written and very popular biography which has done much to disseminate a knowledge of Sri Ramana Maharshi, both in India and abroad. Interesting chapters on "Upadesa" (teachings), "The Devotees," "The Mother," and "Continued Presence" contribute to this comprehensive profile of the Sage's unique life. (2000 EDITION) 
Self-Realization By B.V. Narasimha Swami. This is the earliest major biography of Sri Ramana Maharshi, first published in 1931 and now containing an epilogue by S.S. Cohen. 
Sri Maharshi - A Short Life-Sketch By M.S. Kamath. A richly illustrated biography written in simple style. 
Sri Ramana Leela By Krishna Bhikshu, a fervent lawyer-devotee first published this Telugu biography of Sri Ramana in 1936. This is one of three biographies published during the Maharshi's bodily lifetime. The contents of the book was read and revised before Sri Ramana on at least three occasions, prior to reprinting. Ramana Leela, therefore, is the only biography of Sri Bhagavan that has been so thoroughly scrutinized by the Sage, and hence rings with authenticity. This English translation was first published in 2004. |