Tamil Hindu sage who taught self-enquiry (vichara) — 'Who am I?' — as the direct path to liberation, and whose silent presence was considered by thousands of visitors to be as powerful as verbal teaching.
Self-enquiry: trace every thought and experience back to the 'I' that has it — the 'I' dissolves when examined. The result is recognition of pure awareness (Atman/Brahman). Never moved from Tiruvannamalai for 54 years — his teaching happened in the hall of Ramanasramam by silent presence and occasional answers. Who Am I?: a short text transcribed from early conversations.
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