Ramana Maharshi

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Ramana Maharshi born?December 30, 1879
2. When did Ramana Maharshi die?April 14, 1950 (age 70)
3. Where was Ramana Maharshi born?Tiruchuzhi, Tamil Nadu, India
4. What is the related topics?Advaita Vedanta, Jnana Yoga, Spirituality, Meditation, Mysticism
5. Who was Ramana Maharshi?Ramana Maharshi was a wise man from India who taught people to look inside themselves for happiness.
6. What is self‑inquiry?Self‑inquiry is the practice of asking "Who am I?" to discover the true, inner self.

Atma Vichara: The spiritual practice of self-inquiry, specifically the investigation into the nature of the 'I' or Self.
Jnani: A realized sage or one who possesses spiritual knowledge and wisdom, often associated with Advaita Vedanta.
Mahasamadhi: The conscious and voluntary departure of a yogi or enlightened being from their physical body.