Ramana Maharshi

Indian spiritual teacher (1879–1950)
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Ramana Maharshi
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Ramana Maharshi

Summary

Ramana Maharshi is a human[1]. Born in Tiruchuli Assembly constituency[2], he… he was born on December 30, 1879[3]. He died in Sri Ramana Ashram[4]. He died on April 14, 1950[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,313 views/month, #6,163 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Ramana Maharshi's place of birth was Tiruchuli Assembly constituency[2].
  • Ramana Maharshi passed away in Sri Ramana Ashram[4].
  • Ramana Maharshi was born on December 30, 1879[3].
  • Ramana Maharshi was born on December 31, 1879[9].
  • Ramana Maharshi died on April 14, 1950[5].
  • Ramana Maharshi held citizenship in India[10].
  • Ramana Maharshi held citizenship in British Raj[11].
  • Ramana Maharshi held citizenship in Dominion of India[12].
  • Tamil was Ramana Maharshi's native language[13].
  • Ramana Maharshi's professions included philosopher[6].
  • Ramana Maharshi's professions included writer[7].
  • A notable student of Ramana Maharshi was Kapali Sastry[14].
  • Ramana Maharshi's religion is recorded as Advaita Vedanta[15].
  • Ramana Maharshi's religion is recorded as Neo-Vedanta[16].
  • Ramana Maharshi was influenced by Periya Puranam[17].
  • Ramana Maharshi was influenced by Shaivism[18].
  • Ramana Maharshi was influenced by Shivarahasya Purana[19].
  • Ramana Maharshi was influenced by Dakshinamurti Stotra[20].
  • Ramana Maharshi is recorded as male[21].
  • Ramana Maharshi's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Ramana Maharshi is associated with the Neo-Vedanta movement[23].
  • Ramana Maharshi's Commons category is recorded as Ramana Maharshi[24].
  • The cause of death was cancer[25].
  • Ramana Maharshi's medical condition is recorded as epilepsy[26].
  • Ramana Maharshi's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[27].

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Origins and Family

Ramana Maharshi's place of birth was Tiruchuli Assembly constituency[2]. Recorded date of birth include December 30, 1879[3] and December 31, 1879[9]. Tamil was his native language[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6] and writer[7]. A notable student of Ramana Maharshi was Kapali Sastry[14].

Personal Life

Religious affiliations include Advaita Vedanta[15], a philosophical schools and traditions[28] and Neo-Vedanta[16], an interpretation[29].

Death and Burial

Ramana Maharshi died on April 14, 1950[5]. He passed away in Sri Ramana Ashram[4]. The cause of death was cancer[25].

Why It Matters

Ramana Maharshi ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,313 views/month, #6,163 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

He has been cited as an influence by Ken Wilber[32], a writer[33], b. 1949[34], of United States[35], specialised in integral theory[36]; H. W. L. Poonja[37], a spiritual teacher[38], 1910–1997[39], of India[40]; Gangaji[41], a religious writer[42], b. 1942[43], of United States[44]; and Ganapati Muni[45], a philosopher[46], 1878–1936[47], of British Raj[48].

FAQs

Where was Ramana Maharshi born?

Ramana Maharshi's place of birth was Tiruchuli Assembly constituency[2].

Where did Ramana Maharshi die?

Ramana Maharshi passed away in Sri Ramana Ashram[4].

What did Ramana Maharshi do for work?

Ramana Maharshi worked as philosopher[6] and writer[7].

Who did Ramana Maharshi influence?

Ramana Maharshi has been cited as an influence by Ken Wilber[32], H. W. L. Poonja[37], Gangaji[41], and Ganapati Muni[45].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [23] . wikidata.org.
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  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [24] . wikidata.org.
  15. [25] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [19] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [20] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [14] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [32] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [37] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [41] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [45] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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