Sri Ramana Teachings
Sri Ramana Center of Houston
Philosophy and practice of self-investigation (ātma-vicāra) and self-surrender (ātma-samarpana) as taught by Bhagavan Ramana.
Episodes
Mentioned books
May 4, 2025 • 3h 7min
Everything other than ‘I am’ is just an illusory appearance
Michael explains the essential import of Uḷḷadu Nāṟpadu and all of Ramana's teachings in 8 key points -- 8 talks (videos). This is the sixth talk with the sixth point: We can eradicate ego only by attending to ourself exclusively. After explaining this point, Michael answers questions related to Ramana's teachings.
This episode can be watched as a video on YouTube. A more compressed audio copy in Opus format can be downloaded from MediaFire. Michael's explanations on all the verses of Uḷḷadu Nāṟpadu can be accessed free of advertisements on Vimeo.
Books by Sri Sadhu Om and Michael James that are currently available on Amazon:
By Sri Sadhu Om:
► The Path of Sri Ramana (English)
By Michael James:
► Happiness and Art of Being (English)
► Lyckan och Varandets Konst (Swedish)
► Anma-Viddai (English)
Above books are also available in other regional Amazon marketplaces worldwide.
Apr 26, 2025 • 3h 7min
Śrī Aruṇācala Padigam verse 2
In an online meeting with the Ramana Maharshi Foundation UK on 12th April 2025, Michael discusses Śrī Aruṇācala Padigam verse 2.
This episode can be watched as a video on YouTube. A more compressed audio copy in Opus format can be downloaded from MediaFire. Michael's explanations on all the eleven Padigam verses can be watched free of advertisements on Vimeo.
Books by Sri Sadhu Om and Michael James that are currently available on Amazon:
By Sri Sadhu Om:
► The Path of Sri Ramana (English)
By Michael James:
► Happiness and Art of Being (English)
► Lyckan och Varandets Konst (Swedish)
► Anma-Viddai (English)
Above books are also available in other regional Amazon marketplaces worldwide.
Apr 20, 2025 • 25min
Bhagavan Ramana is the eternal guru in the heart of all
In an online meeting with Hyderabad Ramana Centre, Michael James discussed this topic.
This episode can be watched as a video on YouTube, and a more compressed audio copy in Opus format can be downloaded from MediaFire. Songs of Sri Sadhu Om with English translations can be accessed on our Vimeo video channel.
Books by Sri Sadhu Om and Michael James that are currently available on Amazon:
By Sri Sadhu Om:
► The Path of Sri Ramana (English)
By Michael James:
► Happiness and Art of Being (English)
► Lyckan och Varandets Konst (Swedish)
► Anma-Viddai (English)
Above books are also available in other regional Amazon marketplaces worldwide.
Apr 19, 2025 • 57min
Upadēśa Undiyār - The path to liberation is being, not doing
During the international celebration of Bhagavan Ramana’s 75th Aradhana (anniversary of the day he left his body) organised by Arunachala Ashrama, New York, on 6th April 2025 Michael James discusses what the real 'seeing' or 'knowing' of God is.
This episode can be watched as a video on YouTube, and a compressed audio copy in Opus format can be downloaded from MediaFire. Songs of Sri Sadhu Om with English translations can be accessed at our Vimeo video channel.
Books by Sri Sadhu Om and Michael James that are currently available on Amazon:
By Sri Sadhu Om:
► The Path of Sri Ramana (English)
By Michael James:
► Happiness and Art of Being (English)
► Lyckan och Varandets Konst (Swedish)
► Anma-Viddai (English)
Above books are also available in other regional Amazon marketplaces worldwide.
Apr 17, 2025 • 1h 48min
Always keeping our mind on ourself alone is ātma-vicāra
In an online meeting with the San Diego Ramana Satsang (ramana-satsang-sd@googlegroups.com) on 6th April 2025, Michael answers various questions about Bhagavan’s teachings.
This episode can be watched as a video on YouTube. A more compressed audio copy in Opus format can be downloaded from MediaFire . Ad-free videos on the original writings of Bhagavan Ramana with explanations by Michael James can be accessed on our Vimeo video channel.
Books by Sri Sadhu Om and Michael James that are currently available on Amazon:
By Sri Sadhu Om:
► The Path of Sri Ramana (English)
By Michael James:
► Happiness and Art of Being (English)
► Lyckan och Varandets Konst (Swedish)
► Anma-Viddai (English)
Above books are also available in other regional Amazon marketplaces worldwide.
Apr 13, 2025 • 1h 40min
Uḷḷadu Nāṟpadu Anubandham verse 29
In an online meeting with Sri Ramana Center, Houston, on 5th April 2025, Michael James discusses Uḷḷadu Nāṟpadu Anubandham, verse 29.
This episode can be watched as a video on our ad-free Vimeo video channel or on YouTube, and a compressed audio copy in Opus format can be downloaded from MediaFire.
Books by Sri Sadhu Om and Michael James that are currently available on Amazon:
By Sri Sadhu Om:
► The Path of Sri Ramana (English)
By Michael James:
► Happiness and Art of Being (English)
► Lyckan och Varandets Konst (Swedish)
► Anma-Viddai (English)
Above books are also available in other regional Amazon marketplaces worldwide.
Apr 8, 2025 • 2h 12min
The ‘fourfold means’ (sādhanā catuṣṭayam)
In an online meeting with the Chicago Ramana devotees on 30th March 2025, Michael answers various questions about the fourfold means (sādhanā catuṣṭayam).
This episode can be watched as a video on YouTube. A more compressed audio copy in Opus format can be downloaded from MediaFire. Songs of Sri Sadhu Om with English translations can be accessed on our Vimeo video channel.
Books by Sri Sadhu Om and Michael James that are currently available on Amazon:
By Sri Sadhu Om:
► The Path of Sri Ramana (English)
By Michael James:
► Happiness and Art of Being (English)
► Lyckan och Varandets Konst (Swedish)
► Anma-Viddai (English)
Above books are also available in other regional Amazon marketplaces worldwide.
Apr 2, 2025 • 2h 16min
Śrī Aruṇācala Padigam verse 1
In an online meeting with the Ramana Maharshi Foundation UK on 29th March 2025, Michael discusses Śrī Aruṇācala Padigam verse 1.
This episode can be watched as a video on YouTube. A more compressed audio copy in Opus format can be downloaded from MediaFire. Ad-free videos on the original writings of Bhagavan Ramana with explanations by Michael James can be accessed on our Vimeo video channel.
Books by Sri Sadhu Om and Michael James that are currently available on Amazon:
By Sri Sadhu Om:
► The Path of Sri Ramana (English)
By Michael James:
► Happiness and Art of Being (English)
► Lyckan och Varandets Konst (Swedish)
► Anma-Viddai (English)
Above books are also available in other regional Amazon marketplaces worldwide.
Mar 15, 2025 • 1h 39min
Śrī Aruṇācala Navamaṇimālai verse 9
In an online meeting with the Ramana Maharshi Foundation UK on 8th March 2025, Michael discusses Śrī Aruṇācala Navamaṇimālai verse 9.
This episode can be watched as a video on YouTube. A more compressed audio copy in Opus format can be downloaded from MediaFire. Ad-free videos on the original writings of Bhagavan Ramana with explanations by Michael James can be accessed on our Vimeo video channel.
Books by Sri Sadhu Om and Michael James that are currently available on Amazon:
By Sri Sadhu Om:
► The Path of Sri Ramana (English)
By Michael James:
► Happiness and Art of Being (English)
► Lyckan och Varandets Konst (Swedish)
► Anma-Viddai (English)
Above books are also available in other regional Amazon marketplaces worldwide.
Mar 14, 2025 • 1h 57min
Our aim is to know who am I, not just to be free of thoughts
In an online meeting with the San Diego Ramana Satsang (ramana-satsang-sd@googlegroups.com) on 2nd March 2025, Michael answers various questions about Bhagavan’s teachings.
This episode can be watched as video on YouTube. A more compressed audio copy in Opus format can be downloaded from MediaFire. Ad-free videos on the original writings of Bhagavan Ramana with explanations by Michael James can be accessed on our Vimeo video channel.
Books by Sri Sadhu Om and Michael James that are currently available on Amazon:
By Sri Sadhu Om:
► The Path of Sri Ramana (English)
By Michael James:
► Happiness and Art of Being (English)
► Lyckan och Varandets Konst (Swedish)
► Anma-Viddai (English)
Above books are also available in other regional Amazon marketplaces worldwide.
