ABOUT US

The Ramana Maharshi Centre for Learning (RMCL) was established in 1979 as a non-profit, non-sectarian registered society. Its objective is to create greater awareness of the timeless heritage and culture of India, with particular focus on the life and teachings of Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi. The Centre draws its strength and inspiration from Sri Ramana Maharshi. The Govt. of India has recognized it as one of the premier cultural organizations of India.

The Centre is closely linked to Sri Ramanasramam, Tiruvannamalai and has the full support of its President,Sri V.S.Ramanan.The Asram website is www.sriramanamaharshi.org.

The activities of the 'Ramana Maharshi Centre for Learning' are multifaceted. Its Shrine and Meditation Centre at Bangalore, is a spiritual oasis. In order to achieve its objectives it is publishing a monthly magazine 'The Ramana Way'. From the month of March 2005, the Censre has launched a youth magazine as a part of its programme for awakening youth power.

It has published 100 books, nearly 50 books of which are in English on Sri Ramana's life and teachings. It has a music wing that constitutes of a light classical devotional music ensemble called 'Ramananjali' and has produced more than 150 pre-recorded cassettes and 30 audio CDs. Besides, the Centre brings out cassettes and audio CDs of Karnatik Classical Music concerts. Through the dance wing Ramana Nritya Kala Ranga, the Centre has produced and presented nearly 50 dance ballets. The other divisions are free heritage/research library, free audio/visual library, free cultural activities section. The Centre regularly conducts workshops and cultural festivals on the life and teachings of Sri Ramana.

The Centre has completed its Ramana Maharshi Heritage project recently. This has been recognized as a National Project and donations to it have been fully exempted in the hands of the donors for tax relief. The Ramana Maharshi National Memorial for Heritage is its latest division. This is to be the focal point of education through e-mail on India's heritage with particular reference to Sri Ramana Maharshi.