(Part-7 of 7) Chapter-7 Mataji Krishnabai: Meetings with Saints and Sages by V. Ganesan

The author, V. Ganesan born in 1936, up to the age of 14, grew up in the presence of Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi. After obtaining a master's degree in philosophy, he came to stay permanently at Sri Ramanasramam and took care of old devotees of the Master as his sole sadhana (spiritual practice).

This book could not have been started or completed without the powerful inspiration and guidance of ‘Mouna’ Swami of Velpur (who had read Ganesan's previous book, Ramana Periya Puranam) and invited V. Ganesan to his village and affectionately commanded him to write one more book about the Saints and Sages that were left out of that book. I assure you that in every such effort of yours, the Grace of Guru Ramana and the blessings of the Sages and Saints will empower you in your march towards the goal of Self-Realization.

Sri Bhagavan is blessing us all Given his advanced age, Ganesan could not have ventured to accomplish it without the active support of his closest friend, philosopher, and guide Anuradha. Half the content that has been presented - Ganesan’s reminiscences of his meetings with the various Mahatmas was possible only because of her extraordinary memory. And, thanks to her son -- Dr. Sankar J. Kausik, a practicing Surgeon in America -- a mature spiritual aspirant. He has had the opportunity and privilege of moving very closely with a few of the Old Devotees of Sri Bhagavan, and, more especially, with some of the Sages and Saints. He extended full cooperation throughout the making of the book. Ganesan says in his note from the editor: “Be a channel for the ‘White Light’ to pass through” is a powerful commandment in the Vedas.

In this sacred statement both Jnana and Bhakti are equally imbedded – the ‘White Light’ is pure Wisdom, or Jnana. The seeker becoming a channel for it to pass through, is the highest expression of surrender, or Bhakti! A seeker’s life begins with simple surrender, matures with conscious surrender, and ends with full surrender at the sacred feet of the Master. For such a surrendered sadhaka, God extends unfailing guidance - through the Scriptures, the Guru, and one’s own ‘Inner Voice’. One of them, or a combination of them, will rush to one who has become a channel for the ’White Light’ to pass through. The first step towards this goal is to read the life of Saints. The second step is getting acquainted with their teachings. The most important third step of receiving guidance from them then follows automatically – guidance that changes the course of the seeker’s spiritual journey at critical periods. Mere logical understanding and systematic explanations of spiritual theories help very little in a seeker’s journey. On the other hand, when a true seeker shares the many aspects of the Truth he longs and lives for, it gives great clarity to his fellow seekers.

In this light, the following sharing of Ganesan’s meetings with Mahatmas -- Sages and Saints -- is a sure help for the reader to steady oneself and progress on the spiritual path.
Photos: Bhagavan on recording and Swami Ramdas (with Mother Krishnabai on thumbnail

Source: I am very careful about copyright issues as I restart this YouTube channel, after what happened to my last channel. V. Ganesan now age 87, is one of the last remaining direct disciples of the Bhagavan Ramana (and also his grandnephew) has given permission to record this gem.

Please accept apologies in advance for any mispronunciations of Hindi and Sanskrit words.

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