An Interview with Dr. Venkat S. Ramanan, President of Sri Ramanasramam : Part 1

Henri Jolicoeur engages in a comprehensive interview with Dr. Venkat S. Ramanan, serving as the esteemed president of Sri Ramanasramam. The president reveals his personal journey - from his upbringing in India to his professional pursuits as a physician in the USA, and his present role as the president. Central to his discourse is the profound concept that true wealth lies in the absence of desire, alongside his mission to propagate the teachings of Ramana Maharshi.
In the initial segment, he delves into his familial ties with Bhagavan, recounting the influence of his father, who was deeply ingrained in the ashram's culture whose narratives of Bhagavan and the significance of daily spiritual rituals left an indelible mark on him, shaping his understanding of Bhagavan's teachings. Additionally, anecdotes of his father's interactions with Bhagavan underscored the profound lessons imbibed from the sage. Assuming the presidency of the ashram, Dr. Ramanan views his role as one of humble service, aligned with Bhagavan's divine will.

[@ShankaR-KarthikeyaN]

నమో రమణాయ 🙏 ఆశ్రమం ప్రెసిడెంట్ గారికి, ఇతర ఆశ్రమ సిబ్బందికి నమస్కారం 🙏 ఈ మధ్యనే మాకు ఆశ్రమం లో వసతి దొరికింది. ప్రెసిడెంట్ గారు స్వయంగా మాకు భోజనం వడ్డీంచారు. మేము అదృష్టవంతులం 💐💐

[@seshumambaadiraju5082]

An excellent view of the President in the presence of Bhagavan. His vision and mission clearly explained. He is a very fortunate person , born in such a great family , and blessed to carry the legacy. Not an easy job to organize such a big asram with lot of charity works like dispensery, Narayanaseva, Gosala, Vedapatasala and lot of visitors across the globe. We pray Bhagavan to give him all the necessary strength and good health. We are all with you Anna.

[@catalinatata8652]

Genuine and sweet answers from President Anand. The personal stories are also interesting. I am very grateful to the people who work at the Ashram because we, the devotees, are able to visit Bhagavan's beloved home, Arunachala ❤⚘️🙏Namo Ramanaya 🙏

[@subramaniansekharipuram3326]

Very spontaneous talk by President Anand and a good information of Appa v s ramanan i was lucky to be the part of ashram as a cashier under President V s ramanan appa a great soul and sincere devotee. NAMORAMANA

[@Earth-360]

his honesty and integrity can be sensed even over the internet. What a great man. This world still very fortunate to have people of Dr. Ramanan. thanks Henry!! 🙏🙏🙏

[@arthurmonay3156]

Great interview ! Interesting to hear the Presidents story. Jay Bhagavan !

[@shivsivaram9872]

Anna Namaskarams Good to hear about Bhagavan and our dearest Sundaram Anna. Thanks for speaking on this interview with Henry Namo Ramanaya 🌺🙏🌹

[@Patricia77783]

Om Namo Bhagavaté Sri Ramanaya ❤ Thank you for such selfless service. I belive you

[@muralitvtv4105]

Excellent interview. Om Namo Ramana.

[@koushg4867]

Very nice to listen.. Beautiful.. Om Namo Bhagwate Sri Ramanaya 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@lalitharavi9057]

Anand saw the video,very well said about each and every aspect of Ashram ,Gurubhyo namaha

[@AGMenon]

Thanks for an excellent and informative interview .

[@amirthavasamamirthavasam875]

வேதாந்தத்தே வேர்ரறவிளங்கும் வேதப் பொருள் அருள் அருணாசலா. ஓம் நமோ பகவதே ஸ்ரீ ரமணாய 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@nanditaray1626]

🕉 Namo Bhagavate Sri Ramanaya 🙏🧡

[@premaarunachala3276]

🙏🙏🙏

[@girijadevig1351]

Sree gurubhyo namaha

[@user-hl5cx3sc8i]

❤

[@pramiprami9187]

Om namo bagavathy sree Ramana

[@jagadish83098]

Om namah bagavathey sri guru ramanya 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@nagalalitha2079]

🙏🌹 ఓంనమో భగవతే శ్రీరమణాయ 🌹🙏🥹🥹

[@jayantipatel8005]

🕉 Namo Bhagvate Sri Ramanaya

[@sathiavathanivigneswaran5831]

🙏🙏

[@gopskrish8023]

Namo bhagavathey sri Ramanaaya!!! Morning shrine closed too early and devotees travelling from distance gets caught at noon at outside aashram. Kindly look into it and extend the opening hours till 12:30pm at least. Also you didn't mention Ganesanna contribution for today's aashram operation. Anand not yet ripe. He seems like Niranjanandha...His great grandfather and need to develop more courtesy like Bhagavaan❤❤❤

[@ramakrishnaharan3293]

Arunachala Shiva

[@elizadaphne5501]

🙏🏼🌸🌻omnamobhagavatesriramanaya

[@seetharaman1015]

Arunachala Shiva Ramana 🎉

[@seetharaman1015]

Arunachala Shiva Ramana

[@videobbb1416]

Bhagavans Shrine is not the space for interview, you should have some limits. Venkat i hope u ll respect the sanctity of the shrine, your endless penchant for ego boasting has to stop. Your only a watchman, at ramana ashram, dont sit inside the house, what you are, what is ur realself if very visible, this is not day one of u occupying the office, dont feel entitled. Rama never felt entitled, Rama never needed to sing his own glory endlessly. If your really Rama world for eons will keep singing your glory. Remember no promotion is requied for bhagawan. You require endless promotion, `We are all beggars dont foeget that.

[@niravjoshi1095]

Who am I ? Not Ramana Ashram managed by Ramana's family members. It is just a place and truth of Sri Ramana lies in your ❤.

[@usharao5008]

Om Namo Baghavate Sri Arunachala Ramanaya.!Sri Ramanasramam isn't just a place. It's THE place for many of us.

[@arthurmonay3156]

Say what you will , but going to Sri Ramana Ashram is a really mind blowing experience. Bhagwan Ramana is still there. Jay Sri Ramana Bhagwan !

[@rajetrikulkarni916]

We experience this every time we visit

[@BrokenMythic]

Beautiful photo of Beatriz

[@kandasamyn]

வெ,ங்க ட்சுரமணன்பணிவாழ்க!

[@sundarkannan-xd5uo]

ரமண குருவே சரணம்

[@gayatrisharma9]

Namo Ramanaya 🙏 Dear President Sir, with a humble voice I would like to ask you : what disciplinary activities you are going to implement for the indescent tourists coming to Ashram, just as a tourists ? Is the Ashram a Tourist attraction that one can have a long Hill view and can see Peacocks ? Why cannot the Ramansram be maintained with utmost pin drop silence ? Are you going to tolerate the people (who doesnt have any bhakthi for Bhagwan) to disturb the peace in Meditation Hall ? Why the entry to less than 5 or 7 year children in to Meditation Hall is Not restricted? Children are playing like in play ground. Why the half dressed women are entering into the Ashram while your dress code is to cover chest, shoulders and knees ? Why don't you put a darshan line for people visiting Ashram as one of the tourist attractions and avoid the indisciplined and chattering mouth people entering meditating hall ? Is the Meditation Hall remained as Meditation Hall ? I suggest instead of putting three security people outside Meditation Hall, please keep them at the entry gate. Make the visitors switch off their phones before entering Ashram. Inform every devotee to maintain silence or request them to walk away. If one breaks silence - let one Ashram volunteer, hold the hand and leave them at the gate. If there is no immediate control steps are taken, it will soon become a fish market. Peace at Ramansram is NOT the same what it was during 2019. Please investigate, explore and bring back the peace. Aum Namo Ramanaya 🙏🙏🙏

[@ramanifavs6617]

Bhagavan is not asramam , as an asramam we don't expect it to be a synonym of sri ramana , but expect it to do a lot of charity ,social service ,it is nowhere in sight as compared to other asramams in this regard , only one thing lacking is the will to serve the unfortunate needy whil e abundantly equipped with huge resources , saddened to say this , om namo bhagavate sri ramanaya !!!

[@raybay3339]

So u mean works of this ashram aren’t good?

[@lisatowner5407]

This interviewer had Got some Pretty Wierd Views ...... 😅 I've watched alot of his videos ... extremist

[@AmbedkarToday]

My elders knew Maharshi. He was not treated well by his brother. Maharshi made a mistake in building the temple. Even Saints can err.

[@mirowestmaas4566]

Maharshi didn't build any temple

[@raybay3339]

What does it mean? Is Ashram in not good hands? 😦

[@yeluripatysriramachandramu1380]

🙏🙏🙏