Shri Ramana Maharshi Jayanti: Remembering the Saint of Silence & Self-Realization

Shri Ramana Maharshi Jayanti is a religious day that is observed by people to commemorate the birthday of one of India’s greatest saints. This day is observed on the day of the Full Moon in the Tamil month of Margazhi, which falls in either December or January. This day is observed by people to commemorate the memories of the great saint, Bhagavan Shri Ramana Maharshi, who led everyone through the path of self-enquiry.

Ramana Maharshi was born in 1879 in Tiruchuzhi, Tamil Nadu. He lived a life of great simplicity, with a heartful of wisdom and spirituality. At a very young age, he went through some sort of internal awakening that made him go to Arunachala Hills in Tiruvannamalai. Arunachala would later become the hub of his life.

The Life and Teachings of Ramana Maharshi

Ramana Maharshi did not practice complicated rituals or routines. He had one message that is very profound. He advised seekers to look within themselves and ask the question, “Who am I?” “Understanding one’s true self is liberation itself,” he said.

He thought that silence is the greatest form of teaching. Devotees who came and sat in front of him were left with a sense of tranquility and clarity even without any words being uttered by him. His teachings drew many followers from India as well as other places in the world.

Ramana Maharshi resided in the Sri Ramanasramam ashram at Tiruvannamalai, guiding his devotees until his mahasamadhi in 1950. Even to this day, the ashram is an oasis of peace and spirituality.

How Shri Ramana Maharshi Jayanti is Celebrated

On Shri Ramana Maharshi Jayanti, devotees of Ramana visit temples, ashrams, and spiritual centers. Prayer sessions, Vedic chants, or reading sessions related to his sayings could be observed. At Sri Ramanasramam, the day is celebrated with abhishekam, bhajans, as well as group meditation.

Devotees maintain silence for some time on this day, as is the path shown by the sage. Reading his texts such as “Who Am I?” or listening to audio recordings of his speeches is also very auspicious.

Some people provide basic food and flowers, while some others dedicate the entire day to reflection and praying.

The Spiritual Aspect of the Jayanti

This day, Shri Ramana Maharshi Jayanti, reminds us that happiness always springs from within. His is a lesson of detachment, of modesty, of self-control. In this day and age of rapid progress, his words are more pertinent than before.

The day is an opportunity for people to pause, reflect, and re-attune themselves with their inner self. It is, according to followers of this day, that by remembering Ramana Maharshi with devoted heart and mind, one gets clarity of mind and strength of self.

A Day of Inner Reflection

Shri Ramana Maharshi Jayanti is not about merrymaking. It is actually about silence, awareness, and truth. One can experience peace in daily life by adhering to his teachings in some small way. This holy day encourages seekers on the path of self-realization with faith and patience.