Essence of Instruction (Upadesa Saram)

Essence of Instruction (Upadesa Saram)
Author: Ramana Maharshi
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 58
Release: 2014-12-09
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 3738600914

The great Tamil poet Muruganar approached the South Indian sage, Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi, and requested elucidation on the instruction which had been given by Lord Siva to the Rishis of Darukavanam (the Pine Forest). The Rishis had become hooked on action (karma) and every attainment threw up the desire for a further bigger, better attainment. They approached Siva and asked for help. Things have not changed much since then ... have they? The human condition continues to be enthralled with the shadows all the while oblivious to the all important source of the light. Sri Ramana Maharshi agreed and wrote this instruction in 30 verses. Later, the verses were translated into Telugu, Malayalam and, at the request of the great Sanskritist, Kavyakantha Ganapati Muni, they were also translated into Sanskrit. The Sanskrit work is known as Upadesa Saram (The Essence of Instruction). This is an English translation of that work with commentary by Miles Wright.

The Essence of the Spiritual Instruction

The Essence of the Spiritual Instruction
Author: Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi
Publisher: Society of Abidance in Truth
Total Pages: 74
Release: 2011-05-29
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0981940935

The Upadesa Sarah (Upadesa Saram) by Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi. Translated with Commentary by Nome. Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi, abiding in the eternal Silence of the Self, composed The Essence of Spiritual Instruction for the supreme good of all in response to the supplications of the devoted Muruganar. The poet-devotee was writing in Tamil the story of the wayward rishis who dwelled in the Daruka forest and practiced rites for the attainment of powers that they desired. Their egos humbled by Siva and perceiving the error of their approach, they humbly sought spiritual instruction from Siva. Siva graciously bestowed the instruction, and it is these teachings that Muruganar requested Sri Bhagavan, Siva himself, to reveal in verse form. So, the Maharshi composed thirty verses in Tamil. Later, Sri Bhagavan translated them into Sanskrit. The Tamil version is entitled Upadesa Undiyar, and the Sanskrit version is entitled Upadesa Sarah and is also referred to as Upadesa Saram. This work is the English translation of the Sanskrit Upadesa Sarah. With each verse there is a ten-point commentary emphasizing the profound significance of the verse for those practicing Self-inquiry in the quest of nondual Self-Knowledge. An appendix that contains just the Sanskrit text with transliteration is included for ease of recitation and similar purposes.

The Essential Teaching

The Essential Teaching
Author: Swami Tejomayananda
Publisher: Central Chinmaya Mission Trust
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2010
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 8175971959

Upadesa Sara - the essence of all teaching - is one of the most popular Vendatic texts. It explains the paths of Action (Karma Yoga), Yoga (Astanga Yoga) and Knowledge (Jnana Yoga) and how they lead to the final goal of Self Knowledge. The great sage, Bhagvan Ramana Maharishi presents the subject in a simple and beautiful way. Swami Tejomayananda's commentary further simplifies the text and brings out its essence in an appealing way.

Upadesa Saram

Upadesa Saram
Author: Ramesh S. Balsekar
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1998-06-11
Genre:
ISBN: 9788188071050

A Perspectve, In The Light Of The Teaching Of Ramesh S. Balsekar.

Upadesa Saram

Upadesa Saram
Author: P. V. S. Raju
Publisher: CreateSpace
Total Pages: 60
Release: 2013-11-18
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781494205515

Upadesa is a Sanskrit word which literally means facilitating an entity to come back to its source, its home. Saram means the essence of such instruction towards that direction. The essential nature of mind is consciousness. But being covered by cloud of tendencies, past experiences, thoughts mind forgets that its nature is consciousness. This is called Self-forgetfulness.A mind that is in a state of Self-forgetfulness(Atma vismruti) leaves its source which is Self and identifies with non-Self adjuncts like the ego(Ahamkara, "I" thought),thinking process(manas)intellect(Buddhi),memory (chitta)the physical body and seeks happiness outside and in the process collects lot of misery because of conflict that is inherent in the dualistic phenomenal reality. After a break even point unable to bear this misery it starts inquiring into what is the cause of all this misery and starts investigating "who am I”,” what is my nature”,” whence am i" etc. When mind uninterruptedly does this quest it existentially negates the five coverings(Pancha kosas) covering the consciousness i.e sheaths of body, vital airs(Prana)mind(manas,the thinking faculty),intellect(Buddhi, the discriminatory faculty, sheath of Self-ignorance(Anandamaya kosa)it remembers that its nature is pure conscious being. So in this way the process of bringing back the outgoing mind to its source is described in 30 Sanskrit slokas by Bhagawan Sri Ramana Maharshi which is named as Upadesa Saram by him. If his message in this properly understood it annihilates Self-ignorance and confers Self-Knowledge. Such Self-knowledge conferring books are called Darshana Grandhas in Sanskrit.Upadesa Saram is such a book. In this work the author Dr.P.V.S.Suryanarayana Raju commented on these 30 slokas of Bhagawan's Upadesa Saram.

Nan Yar - Who Am I? (Telugu)

Nan Yar - Who Am I? (Telugu)
Author: Sri Ramana Maharshi
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2022-02-04
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 9781916321151

Book & DVD. Nan Yar is a classic spiritual text from one of the greatest Indian teachers, Sri Ramana Maharshi, and one of the most important books of the 20th Century. Containing the essence of his teachings, it lights the way for a clear, practical understanding and realisation of spiritual awakening. A beautifully designed edition, the original text has been set to touching quotes and wonderful digital remastered photographs of Sri Ramana Maharshi. Trailer DVD included in the back for the films of Open Sky Press.

The Nectar of Instruction

The Nectar of Instruction
Author: His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
Publisher: The Bhaktivedanta Book Trust
Total Pages: 98
Release:
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 917149555X

Eleven Lessons in the Ancient Science of Bhakti-yoga Across five centuries and half the globe comes this compact guidebook of essential spiritual teachings. How to choose a guru, how to practice yoga, even where to live — you'll find it all in this invaluable work originally written in Sanskrit by Srila Rupa Gosvami, the greatest spiritual genius of medieval India. Now translated and illuminated by Rupa Gosvami's modern successor, His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, the Nectar of Instruction is the key to enlightenment for all seekers on the path of spiritual perfection.

Timeless in Time

Timeless in Time
Author: A. R. Natarjan
Publisher: World Wisdom, Inc
Total Pages: 172
Release: 2006
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN:

Sri Ramana Maharshi (1879-1950) was probably the most famous Hindu sage of the twentieth century. He was renowned for the simple approach he took in leading people to spiritual realization, and for the powerful peace-giving presence that people from all religions experienced upon meeting him. Timeless in Time is the story of his own remarkable spiritual life, along with the essence of his teachings. The many photos of the sage, and of the people and places important in his life, enhance our understanding of the words of the text with a sense of the Maharshi's unique presence.

Śrī Upadeśāmr̥ta

Śrī Upadeśāmr̥ta
Author: Rūpagosvāmī
Publisher: Gaudiya Vedanta Publications
Total Pages: 180
Release: 1997
Genre: Religion
ISBN:

On Hindu spiritual life.