Is Scripture the Ultimate Authority — or Direct Experience? | Michael James

Explore the timeless teachings of Bhagavan Ramana Maharshi on self-investigation (ātma-vicāra) and self-surrender. These videos are lovingly made available as a service for devotees worldwide. ♥️ This channel is created with Michael James's permission; his channel is @sriramanateachings. 📢 This channel is not monetized. Any ads shown are placed by YouTube, not by us. BOOK SERIES: Ramana Maharshi's Wisdom — Based on the Work of Michael James Independently compiled and edited by Sandra Derksen under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license that Michael James has generously applied to his website. This series aims to faithfully reflect his translations and explanations, and is rooted in her own sadhana. 📄 Ramana Maharshi's Core Writings - Uncovering the infinite happiness that is your own being 🎁 Free PDF: http://u.pc.cd/fEA 📖 Who Am I? — The path to know and be what you actually are 🎁 Free Sample: http://u.pc.cd/gqEctalK 📖 Forty Verses on What Is — The ultimate truth on being as you actually are 🎁 Free Sample: http://u.pc.cd/yDn7 📖 Quarante Versets sur Ce Qui Est 🎁 Extrait gratuit: http://u.pc.cd/Q6CrtalK 📌 Available on Amazon in paperback and Kindle. VIDEO SERIES 📺 8-part series with Michael James and Sandra Derksen on the key points of Uḷḷadu Nāṟpadu. 🎥 Watch:    • Eight key points of Uḷḷadu Nāṟpadu (and of...   CONNECT 📅 New videos every Monday and Thursday. 📘 Facebook community: / ramanamaharshiswisdom 💬 Questions and reflections welcome in the comments. COMMUNITY GUIDELINES Please engage with kindness and respect. Keep comments focused on Bhagavan's teachings, share disagreements thoughtfully, and stay on topic. 🎥 REFERENCE: This Q&A clip is from the original video: 2026-06-10 Sandra and Michael: If sleep is a temporary death, why do we wake up as the same person |    • 2026-06-10 Sandra and Michael: If sleep is...