The "Who Am I?" Path of Sri Ramana Maharshi | Unnikrishnan Balakrishnan

Every seeker asks: "Why does my mind wander during self-enquiry?" When we try to investigate the "I", the mind often becomes restless, pulling us back into the external world. In this talk, we unpack Sri Ramana Maharshi's revolutionary approach to overcoming these meditative hurdles. In this deep dive into Self-Enquiry meditation, we explore the teachings of Ramana Maharshi for beginners and advanced practitioners alike. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: Why is Self-Enquiry difficult? 02:00 - What is Self-enquiry? 02:35 - What is Aham Vritti (The "I-thought")? 03:36 - Understanding Aham Sphurana: The Spiritual Flash 04:55 - The Analogy of the Forest Stream 06:43 - "Ninaivu": The Constant Remembrance of 'I' 07:40 - Remembrance in the Three States of Waking, Dreaming & Deep Sleep 08:39 - The Uniform Analogy (Neti-Neti Process) 10:50 - Overcoming "Vasanas" (Mental Tendencies) 11:10 - The 180-Degree Mind Turn 12:03 - What is the "Chit-Jada Granthi" (The Ego-Knot)? 13:14 - The Rope and the Snake Analogy 13:45 - Guided Meditation: Entering the Heart 30:03 - Conclusion To join the 'Journey Within' online sessions or for retreat enquiries, please send a message to +91 94464 41105 (WhatsApp messaging only, please). ......................................... About 'The Journey Within' and Unnikrishnan: Unnikrishnan Balakrishnan, a Chartered Accountant turned spiritual seeker, guides the 'Journey Within' community from the Academy for Personal Excellence, India. 'The Journey Within' includes ongoing online sessions and residential retreats. These offerings are deeply inspired by the direct path of Self-enquiry (Atma Vichara) as taught by Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi. They are focused on the non-dual understanding (Advaita) aimed at helping individuals move from intellectual knowledge to lived Self-realization. These sessions offer a clear and supportive path for sincere seekers from all walks of life. ......................................... Find us online: Self-Enquiry: https://selfenquiry.me/ Official Website: https://unnikrishnanbalakrishnan.com/ Academy: https://academypx.in/ Facebook:   / unnikrishnan.journeywithin   Instagram:   / unnikrishnan.journeywithin   ......................................... #selfenquiry #whoami #unnikrishnanbalakrishnan​