Podcast

Sri Ramana Teachings

Hinduism, Religion & Spirituality

Philosophy and practice of self-investigation (ātma-vicāra) and self-surrender (ātma-samarpana) as taught by Bhagavan Ramana.

Hinduism chart
#27
Episodes
304
Releases
Twice a week
Typical length
2 hr 3 min
On air since
2022
Latest episode
4 days ago

Episodes

304 episodes, newest first

  1. The Original Writings of Bhagavan Ramana: An Overview, Part 1

    Episode 498

    Show notes

    In an online meeting with Kumar Saran, Sri Ramana Center of Houston, on 18 October 2026, Michael gives an overview of the original writings of Bhagavan Ramana.

    This episode can be watched as a video on YouTube. Michael's explanations on the original works of Bhagavan can be watched free of advertisements on our Vimeo video channel.

    *Books by Sri Sadhu Om and Michael James that are currently available on Amazon*

    Books by Sri Sadhu Om and Michael James that are currently available on Amazon:
    By Sri Sadhu Om
    ► The Path of Sri Ramana (English)
    ► El camino de Sri Ramana (Spanish)
    By Michael James
    ► The Original Writings of Bhagavan Ramana
    ► The Original Writings of Bhagavan Ramana Translation-Only Edition
    ► Happiness and Art of Being (English)
    ► Lyckan och Varandets Konst (Swedish)
    ► Āṉma-Viddai (English)
    Above books are also available in other regional Amazon marketplaces worldwide.

    - Sri Ramana Center of Houston

    3 hr 16 min
  2. No one other than God can perform the function of guru

    Episode 497

    Show notes

    In an online meeting with the Chicago Ramana devotees on 25 October 2026, Michael answers various questions about the teachings of Bhagavan Ramana.

    This episode can be watched as a video on YouTube. Michael's explanations on the original works of Bhagavan can be watched free of advertisements 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)
    ► El camino de Sri Ramana (Spanish)
    By Michael James
    ► The Original Writings of Bhagavan Ramana
    ► The Original Writings of Bhagavan Ramana Translation-Only Edition
    ► Happiness and Art of Being (English)
    ► Lyckan och Varandets Konst (Swedish)
    ► Āṉma-Viddai (English)
    Above books are also available in other regional Amazon marketplaces worldwide.

    - Sri Ramana Center of Houston

    1 hr 49 min
  3. Self-attention dissolves duality, attending to anything else perpetuates it

    Episode 496

    Show notes

    In an online meeting with the San Diego Ramana Satsang (ramana-satsang-sd@googlegroups.com) on 11 October 2026, 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. Advertisement-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)
    ► El camino de Sri Ramana (Spanish)
    By Michael James
    ► The Original Writings of Bhagavan Ramana
    ► The Original Writings of Bhagavan Ramana Translation-Only Edition
    ► Happiness and Art of Being (English)
    ► Lyckan och Varandets Konst (Swedish)
    ► Āṉma-Viddai (English)
    Above books are also available in other regional Amazon marketplaces worldwide.

    - Sri Ramana Center of Houston

    2 hr 5 min
  4. Guru Vācaka Kōvai verse 85: Ātman is the material cause, not the efficient cause

    Episode 495

    Show notes

    In an online meeting with the Ramana Maharshi Foundation UK on 10 October 2026, Michael explains Guru Vācaka Kōvai verse 85, and then answers questions on Bhagavan 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 the original works of Bhagavan can be watched free of advertisements on our Vimeo video channel.

    Our Publications
    By Sri Sadhu Om
    ► The Path of Sri Ramana
    ► El camino de Sri Ramana (Spanish)
    By Michael James
    ► The Original Writings of Bhagavan Ramana
    ► Original Writings of Bhagavan Ramana Translation-Only Edition_
    ► Anma-Viddai
    ► Happiness and Art of Being
    ► Lyckan och Varandets Konst (Swedish)
    Above books are also available in other regional Amazon marketplaces worldwide.

    - Sri Ramana Center of Houston

    3 hr 1 min
  5. Upadēśa Taṉippākkaḷ verses 8, 9 and 10: ‘I am this body’ and other delusions

    Episode 494

    Show notes

    In an online meeting with Sri Ramana Center, Houston, on 3 October 2026, Michael James discusses Upadēśa Taṉippākkaḷ verse 8,9 and 10.

    This episode can be watched as a video on our advertisement-free Vimeo video channel or YouTube. 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)
    ► El camino de Sri Ramana (Spanish)
    By Michael James:
    ► The Original Writings of Bhagavan Ramana
    ► The Original Writings of Bhagavan Ramana: Translation-Only Edition
    ► Happiness and Art of Being
    ► Anma-Viddai
    Above books are also available in other regional Amazon marketplaces worldwide.

    1 hr 46 min
  6. What does Bhagavan Ramana mean by saying we should surrender all our burden to God?

    Episode 493

    Show notes

    In an online meeting with the Chicago Ramana devotees on 27 September 2026, Michael answers various questions about the teachings of Bhagavan Ramana.

    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 the original works of Bhagavan can be watched free of advertisements 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)
    ► El camino de Sri Ramana (Spanish)
    By Michael James:
    ► The Original Writings of Bhagavan Ramana
    ► The Original Writings of Bhagavan Ramana: Translation-Only Edition
    ► Happiness and Art of Being
    ► Anma-Viddai
    Above books are also available in other regional Amazon marketplaces worldwide.

    - Sri Ramana Center of Houston

    2 hr 6 min
  7. Guru Vācaka Kōvai verse 84: All that appears existed as vāsanās in the heart

    Episode 492

    Show notes

    In an online meeting with the Ramana Maharshi Foundation UK on 26 September 2026, Michael explains Guru Vācaka Kōvai verse 84, and then answers questions on Bhagavan 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 the original works of Bhagavan can be watched free of advertisements 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)
    ► El camino de Sri Ramana (Spanish)
    By Michael James:
    ► The Original Writings of Bhagavan Ramana (English)
    ► The Original Writings of Bhagavan Ramana: Translation-Only edition (English)
    ► Happiness and Art of Being (English)
    ► Lyckan och Varandets Konst (Swedish)
    ► Anma-Viddai (English)

    - Sri Ramana Center of Houston

    2 hr 46 min
  8. We must try to be self attentive as much as possible in all circumstances

    Episode 491

    Show notes

    In an online meeting with the San Diego Ramana Satsang (ramana-satsang-sd@googlegroups.com) on 13 September 2026, Michael answers various questions about Bhagavan’s teachings.

    This episode is available as a video on YouTube, and a more compressed audio copy in Opus format can be downloaded from MediaFire. Advertisement-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)
    ► El camino de Sri Ramana (Spanish)
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
    By Michael James:
    ► The Original Writings of Bhagavan Ramana (English)
    ► 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.

    - Sri Ramana Center of Houston

    2 hr
  9. Vivarta siddhānta: Uḷḷadu Nāṟpadu verse 1 & Guru Vācaka Kōvai verse 83

    Episode 490

    Show notes

    In an online meeting with the Ramana Maharshi Foundation UK on 12th September 2026, Michael explains Vivarta siddhānta: Uḷḷadu Nāṟpadu verse 1 (https://sriramanateachings.org/blog/2017/10/ulladu-narpadu-tamil-text.html#un01and ) Guru Vācaka Kōvai verse 83 (https://sriramanateachings.org/gvk-translations.html#gvk83 ), and then answers questions on Bhagavan Ramana's teachings.

    This episode is available as a video on YouTube. A more compressed audio copy in Opus format can be downloaded from MediaFire. Michael's explanations on the original works of Bhagavan can be watched free of advertisements on our Vimeo video channel.

    New Book released:
    'The Original Writings of Bhagavan Ramana' is a 500-page compilation that brings together all the original writings of Bhagavan as well as selected recorded and translated works of Bhagavan that have been translated by Michael James. Book contains the original verses/passages, transliteration, translation and explanatory paraphrases, and is available in Amazon marketplaces worldwide:
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    Other Books by Sri Sadhu Om and Michael James that are currently available on Amazon:
    By Sri Sadhu Om:
    ► The Path of Sri Ramana (English)
    ► El camino de Sri Ramana (Spanish)
    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.

    - Sri Ramana Center of Houston

    3 hr 10 min
  10. Upadēśa Taṉippākkaḷ verse 7: We should repent causing harm even accidentally

    Episode 489

    Show notes

    In an online meeting with Sri Ramana Center, Houston, on 5 September 2026, Michael James discusses Upadēśa Taṉippākkaḷ verse 7.

    This episode can be watched as a video on our ad-free Vimeo video channel or on YouTube. 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)
    ► El camino de Sri Ramana (Spanish)
    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.

    - Sri Ramana Center of Houston

    1 hr 49 min
  11. Bhagavan’s Advent reflects and symbolises what happened during his death experience

    Episode 488

    Show notes

    In an online meeting with a group of Bhagavan’s devotees in Hyderabad, Michael James discusses 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. 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)
    ► El camino de Sri Ramana (Spanish)
    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.

    - Sri Ramana Center of Houston.

    19 min
  12. The one ego is the ‘I’ who experiences this appearance of multiplicity

    Episode 487

    Show notes

    In an online meeting with the Chicago Ramana devotees on 30 August 2026, Michael answers various questions about the teachings of Bhagavan Ramana.

    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)
    ► El camino de Sri Ramana (Spanish)
    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.

    - Sri Ramana Center of Houston

    1 hr 59 min
  13. Guru Vācaka Kōvai verse 921

    Episode 486

    Show notes

    In an online meeting with the Ramana Maharshi Foundation UK on 29th August 2026, Michael explains Guru Vācaka Kōvai verse 921, and then answers questions on Bhagavan 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 the original works of Bhagavan can be watched free of advertisements 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)
    ► El camino de Sri Ramana (Spanish)
    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.

    - Sri Ramana Center of Houston

    2 hr 56 min
  14. How to surrender when faced with the need to make major decisions?

    Episode 485

    Show notes

    In an online meeting with Lasya on 16 August 2026, Michael answers questions about Bhagavan 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. Ad-free videos on the original writings of Bhagavan Ramana with explanations by Michael James can be accessed on our Vimeo video channel.

    Books on Bhagavan Ramana's teachings by Sri Sadhu Om and Michael James that are currently available on Amazon:
    By Sri Sadhu Om:
    ► The Path of Sri Ramana (English)
    ► El camino de Sri Ramana (Spanish)
    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.

    - Sri Ramana Center of Houston

    1 hr 14 min
  15. Why does self-investigation (ātma vicāra) seem difficult

    Episode 484

    Show notes

    In an online meeting with Subrath on 16 August 2026, Michael answers questions about Bhagavan 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. Ad-free videos on the original writings of Bhagavan Ramana with explanations by Michael James can be accessed on our Vimeo video channel.

    Books on Bhagavan Ramana's teachings by Sri Sadhu Om and Michael James that are currently available on Amazon:
    By Sri Sadhu Om:
    ► The Path of Sri Ramana (English)
    ► El camino de Sri Ramana (Spanish)
    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.

    - Sri Ramana Center of Houston

    1 hr 42 min
  16. If sleep is a temporary death, why do we wake up as the same person

    Episode 483

    Show notes

    In an online meeting with Sandra on 10 June 2026, Michael answers questions about Bhagavan 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. Ad-free videos on the original writings of Bhagavan Ramana with explanations by Michael James can be accessed on our Vimeo video channel.

    Books on Bhagavan Ramana's teachings by Sri Sadhu Om and Michael James that are currently available on Amazon:
    By Sri Sadhu Om:
    ► The Path of Sri Ramana (English)
    ► El camino de Sri Ramana (Spanish)
    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.

    - Sri Ramana Center of Houston

    2 hr 3 min
  17. To know what we actually are, we must discard body and world

    Episode 482

    Show notes

    In an online meeting with the San Diego Ramana Satsang (ramana-satsang-sd@googlegroups.com) on 9 August 2026, 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. Advertisement-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)
    ► El camino de Sri Ramana (Spanish)
    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.

    - Sri Ramana Center of Houston

    2 hr 2 min
  18. Guru Vācaka Kōvai verse 871

    Episode 481

    Show notes

    In an online meeting with the Ramana Maharshi Foundation UK on 8th August 2026, Michael explains Guru Vācaka Kōvai verse 541, and then answers questions on Bhagavan 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 the original works of Bhagavan can be watched free of advertisements 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)
    ► El camino de Sri Ramana (Spanish)
    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.

    - Sri Ramana Center of Houston

    3 hr 2 min
  19. Upadēśa Taṉippākkaḷ verse 6

    Episode 480

    Show notes

    In an online meeting with Sri Ramana Center, Houston, on 1st August 2026, Michael James discusses Upadēśa Taṉippākkaḷ verse 6.

    This episode can be watched as a video on our advertisement-free Vimeo video channel or on YouTube. 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)
    ► El camino de Sri Ramana (Spanish)
    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.

    - Sri Ramana Center of Houston

    1 hr 34 min
  20. We are free either to be swayed or not swayed by any vāsanā

    Episode 479

    Show notes

    In an online meeting with the Chicago Ramana devotees on 26 July 2026, Michael answers various questions about the teachings of Bhagavan Ramana.

    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)
    ► El camino de Sri Ramana (Spanish)
    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.

    - Sri Ramana Center of Houston

    2 hr 3 min