Am I Ever Away From the Feet?

Sri Ramana Maharshi

An Andhra visitor: What will aid me to fix my attention always at

Thy Holy Feet?

M.: The thought ‘Am I ever away from the feet?’

D.: How is this thought to be fixed?

M.: By driving away other thoughts which counteract this.

...............................

In a suit by the temple against the Government regarding the ownership of the Hill Sri Bhagavan was cited as a witness. He was examined by a commission. In the course of the examination-in-chief Sri Bhagavan said that Siva always remains in three forms: (1) as Parabrahman (2) as Linga (here as the Hill) and (3) as Siddha. (Brahma Rupa; Linga Rupa; Siddha Rupa).

There are some tirthas on the Hill, e.g., Mulaipal Tirtha and Pada Tirtha, said to have been originated for or by Virupakshi Devar and Guha Namassivayar. There is also Rshabha Tirtha. All of them are in

good condition.

Siva originally appeared as a column of Light. On being prayed to, the Light disappeared into the Hill and manifested as Linga. Both are Siva.

Maharshi said: The buildings or asramams grow around me. I do not wish for them. I do not ask for them nor prevent their formation. I have known that actions are done even though I did not want them

to be done. So I conclude that they must happen and I therefore do not say ‘no’.

Question: Is the present Sarvadhikari to be your successor?

M.: Yes. Only management. (i.e., succession here means simple supervision).

Question: Is the work now being carried out by him?

M.: He simply supervises the work. The work is being done by others as well.