the sacred location
The Holy Hill of Arunachala, in Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu, has been a focal point of worship, meditation, and retreat for centuries. Scriptures, sages, and saints tell us that this mysterious hill is, in fact, the form of Shiva himself. The great saint Ramana Maharshi was irresistibly drawn here after his Awakening. He came to Arunachala in search of his Father and remained here for the rest of his life. Many great beings have attained liberation here.
There are many ashrams, temples, and tombs of great saints within the ambit of Arunachala. Seekers, practitioners, and devotees from various traditions come to partake in the rarefied vibrational atmosphere, which is especially tangible at the Samadhi of Bhagavan Ramana Maharshi. The entire hill seems to emanate a profound sense of deep stillness and Silence that cannot be described, only experienced. It has long been a perfect retreat for ardent seekers to immerse themselves in deep meditation and contemplation.
Interesting Websites
- The Ramana Maharshi Ashram website is:
https://www.sriramanamaharshi.org/ - Link about Arunachala:
https://www.gururamana.org/Arunachala/arunachala-hill
Spritual Books
Ramana Maharshi and the Path of Self-Knowledge
Arthur Osborne
Be As You Are: The Teachings of Sri Ramana Maharsh
David Godman
