Introduction to Ribhu-gita

This Introduction is for those who may encounter this series but are new to Ribhu-gita. Ribhu-gita was one of Bhagavan Ramana Maharshi's favorite traditional spiritual works. It forms the sixth section of the Sanskrit work known as Śiva-Rahasya. It is the teachings of Lord Siva in Mount Kailas to His devotee Ribhu, from whom the Gita derives its name.

Bhagavan Ramana often referred to the Ribhu-gita in his talks with devotees and seekers, and he is reported to have said that if one repeatedly read Chapter 26 of the Ribhu-gita one could pass spontaneously into samādhi, the natural state of Self-realization.

Bhagavan Ramana first attendant, Palaniswami had brought a copy of Ribhu-gita to Bhagavan's attention. Later in life Bhagavan related how surprised he was at the time to hear an exact description of his own state recited in the Ribhu-gita.

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Ah ha! I’m hearing this from many places. Thank you.

Very funny guy saying very good things 😆🙏🏼🧡

Very interesting talk. I am completely unfamiliar with this writing and even some of the terms you used in your talk. This is the first I am hearing of this work. I will start listening to the readings, however, and see what happens. Thank you!!! 🌺🙏🌺

Will be interesting to listen to the other talks in the series.

I would love to learn more. This teaching is very new to me but it resonates, I cried and then laughed the first time I listened, then listened again. Thank you for your teaching