Episodes

  • Why and how to be aware of ourself as we actually are
    Oct 14 2025

    In an online meeting with the Chicago Ramana devotees on 28th September 2025, 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) 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

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Śrī Aruṇācala Aṣṭakam verse 2
    Oct 4 2025

    In an online meeting with the Ramana Maharshi Foundation UK on 27th September 2025, Michael discusses Śrī Aruṇācala Aṣṭakam verse 2. 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 all the eight Aṣṭakam verses 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) 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

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    2 hrs and 33 mins
  • Ego and its suffering can be ended only by self-investigation
    Oct 2 2025

    Michael explains the essential import of Uḷḷadu Nāṟpadu and all of Ramana's teachings in 8 key points -- 8 talks. This is the eighth talk with the eighth point: Rising as ego is the root cause for this entire appearance. After explaining this point, Michael answers questions related to Ramana's teachings. This episode can be watched as video on YouTube. A compressed audio copy in Opus format can be downloaded from MediaFire. Michael's explanations on all the verses of Uḷḷadu Nāṟpadu can be accessed 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) 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. Disclaimer: The book mentioned at the beginning of this episode is a private compilation by a third party that has not been read or endorsed by Michael James or by the management of Sri Ramana Center of Houston. This episode is released for educational purposes only. As a U.S.-based nonprofit spiritual organization, SRCH does not endorse for-profit products or services, nor nonprofit offerings that are not aligned with its mission to spread the teachings of Bhagavan Ramana. - Sri Ramana Center of Houston

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    3 hrs and 4 mins
  • Śrī Aruṇācala Aṣṭakam verse 1
    Sep 28 2025

    In an online meeting with the Ramana Maharshi Foundation UK on 13th September 2025, Michael discusses Śrī Aruṇācala Aṣṭakam verse 1.

    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 all the eleven Astakam verses 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) 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

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    2 hrs and 5 mins
  • Awareness as the jñāna-guru will make the reality known
    Sep 22 2025

    In an online meeting with the San Diego Ramana Satsang (ramana-satsang-sd@googlegroups.com) on 7th September 2025, Michael answers various questions about Bhagavan’s teachings.

    This episode can also 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) 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

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    1 hr and 55 mins
  • Uḷḷadu Nāṟpadu Anubandham verse 34
    Sep 14 2025

    In an online meeting with Sri Ramana Center, Houston, on 6th September 2025, Michael James discusses Uḷḷadu Nāṟpadu Anubandham, verse 34. This episode can also be watched as a video ad-free on our Vimeo video channel or with ads 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)

    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

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    1 hr and 52 mins
  • As taught by Bhagavan, how to give oneself to God?
    Sep 13 2025

    In an online meeting with a group of Bhagavan’s devotees in Hyderabad, Michael James discusses self-surrender as taught by Bhagavan. This episode can be watched as a video on YouTube and 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)

    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

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    21 mins
  • Āṉma Viddai is one of the precious gems of Bhagavan’s teachings
    Sep 9 2025

    In an online meeting with the Chicago Ramana devotees on 31st August 2025, Michael answers various questions about the teachings of Bhagavan Ramana.

    This episode can also 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)

    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

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    1 hr and 46 mins