"Where Can I Go…I am Always Here”

“Where Can I Go…I am Always Here” ... These were the parting words of Bhagavan Ramana, to his devotees, over 60 years ago. Yes, these words are absolutely true. Where can the Self that I AM actually go? Yet, as I am preparing to leave Ramanasramam, I cannot help but feel what it would have felt like being with Him and experiencing Him so closely…feeling the pulse of His Stillness right up next to Him…having the blessing of His look of Love…being nurtured deeply in the most precious place in your Heart. Yes, He is always and will always be Here, as the Heart, wherever we go, and yet how can we not feel a tug in our Heart as we physically leave this place?

My two months here in the orb of His Grace has left its blessed mark. The lotus bud is now wide open. I am at zero and ready for this next phase of my life to unfold in its own natural way. Thank you, Dear One, for your blessings showering so abundantly on us all. Hafiz says it so beautifully…

Find that flame, that existence,

That Wonderful Man

Who can burn beneath the water?

No other kind of light

Will cook the food you

Need.

There is also so much gratitude I feel for those who serve here at the ashram and have made my stay so comfortable and significant. Some of these folks were here when Ramana and I first came in 1990 and are still filled with such vitality in their service. It’s beautiful to see everyone giving to the Divine in all, with such love and patience. THANK YOU!!

There are just a few words from Hafiz to end this time in Ramanasramam and take us on to the next phase of our journey together…

The subject tonight is Love

And for tomorrow night as well.

As a matter of fact,

I know of no better topic

For us to discuss

Until we all

Die!

My next leg of this journey has taken a little turn. Instead of going on to Hawaii as originally planned, I am going to an Ayurvedic Healing Center in Bangalore for about three weeks (and then on to Hawaii). A doctor that I met here in Tiru that has been working with me recommended my having this time to build up the strength of the immune system which she feels has been the cause of this health situation. So, I am going to Jindal Nature Cure Center on Sunday – if you want to check it out it’s at www.jindalnaturecure.org. I’ll keep you posted from there.