Pranams to Swamiji

M.P. NARAYANAN

Adi Sankaracharya says in a sloka propitiating Shri Dakshinamurti.

Here the silence is more eloquent than any other cration or discourse. We have been fortunate to have amidst us such seers whose presence itself had been a source of inspiration and spiritual communion. One such had been Shri Ramana Maharishi, whose divinity hallowed Tiruvannamalai, which itself has been a sanctuary of many saints. Tradition of spiritualism at this Jnana Bhumi of Arunachaleshvara is in its continuum by the blessed and benign presence of most revered Swamiji Ramsuratkumar.

"He is a theoretician of evolution and a practitioner of evolution, a seer of the wisdom and a giver of the wisdom . At an young age of 34 years, he had the spiritual illumination. Truman Caylor Wadlinglon, while writing on the Yogi, says that "his spiritual illumination was, in effect, the creation of one of those transcendental LIGHTS which acts like a search-light, piercing the great ocean of consciousness, illuminating the way for humanity and revealing to men the path which they can and must travel". How true are these words is known to those who have had such an experience in the presence of the Yogi.

To a common man, uninitiated, Swamiji looks like someone dressed in rags. Swamiji also calls himself a 'beggar' . He lives a simple life and takes any offering given to him by the devotees. He is childlike in His walk, laughter and expression. Very simple in his words, but touches the core of the heart of those who had been blessed by his presence. He gives to them solace, unlimited.

"Yogi Ramsuratkumar of Tiruvannamalai" - to his devotees he is "God-child of Tiruvannamalai", "Yogi" , "Mystic" , "Gnani" , "Saint" , "Siddha" , "Gurudev" and many more, but he defies the definitions of all and emerges as the living saint at work, undertaking a silent mission to transform the humanity.

He subjects himself to sufferings; shuns worldly pleasures/facilities; foregoes all physical comforts. He always prays for "Ram Rajya" in the land of Bharat, our motherland, and "Bharat" to lead the world. He moulds personalities into perfect instruments to change the destiny of the mankind and the nation.

Many come to him from different parts of the world, at ail levels by worldly standards and spiritual standards. People come for different purposes, with different aims but all return with the bliss and kindled heart. He always teaches that one should come to him making oneself fit to receive the blessing of "His Father", the Almighty, who is ready to shower the blessings through him. He is always willing to pray for us, plead for us and even take the sufferings for us. His prayers are always answered.

He does not prescribe rituals difficult to follow, scriptures hard to absorb - but only to remember "Father" always and chant the divine rnantra "Shri Ram Jaya Ram, Jaya Jaya Ram". Good life follows and one comes near and near to "Father" .

I had the privilege of being with him sometime in June, 1987 and again during March, 1988. All I could ask from him was 'prosperity of Neyveli Lignite Corporation" . The blessings I received from him enlightened me spiritually. The task that lay ahead looked simple and within grasp. His divine grace has stood me well. I offer my salutations to him.