Are you tensed and disturbed, searching for some peace of mind?

Then Ramana Maharshi Centre for Learning (RMCL)'s Shrine and Meditation Hall at Mekhri Circle is the right place.

The serene Ramana Maharshi Shrine and Meditation Hall of RMCL is opened to all irrespective of caste, creed or religion.

The shrine and meditation hall was constructed in 1979 as a non-profit, non-sectarian heritage and community development organisation. The shrine and meditation hall is a division of RMCL. The inspiration and strength for RMCL is Bhagawan Sri Ramana Maharshi, who is regarded as one of the greatest spiritual teachers. RMCL has many divisions, which renders services to students, youth and general public

Ramana Maharshi Shrine and Meditation Hall: It is open to all from 6 am to 11.30 am and 3 pm to 9 pm. The meditation hall stays cool even on the hottest day. Regular weekly lectures are held here. Special programmes and workshops on the teachings of Ramana Maharshi are conducted particularly on Saturdays and Sundays. The beautiful garden on the southern side of the shrine and meditation hall adds beauty to it.

Publications Division: RMCL publishes a monthly, 'The Ramana Way" edited by Dr Sharada, a PhD in English literature. The magazine holds special articles on life and teachings of Sri Ramana Maharshi. The centre has published about 100 books in English and various Indian languages like Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, etc. These books have wide circulation all over India according to RMCL President, A R Natarajan.

Music Division: The music division, 'Ramananjali' conducted around 400 live programmes in India and abroad. The Ramananjali is a musical ensemble of five vocalists and six instrumentalists, which is led by Smt. Sulochana Natarajan. The group has so far, recorded 140 audio cassettes in different languages - Sanskrit, Kannada, Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Gujarati.

Students Division: In order to expose students to the rich Indian heritage, inter school competitions are being held at RMCL for the past five years. So far, 30,000 students have participated in these competitions which include essays, quiz, music, dance and chanting. A large number of schools from different parts of Bangalore participate in these competitions.

Dance Division: The free dance classes on Bharatanatyam that are conducted here is one of the popular activities of the Centre. Every year, the centre produces two dance ballets which are presented at various auditoriums in the city.

Medical Division: Ramana Maharshi Free Clinic for Poor is functioning at 18th Cross, Malleswarm. Dr N Krishna Swamy and Dr K Raja Ram are the serving medicos here. Besides free medical consultation, free medicines are also given to the poor at the clinic.

Ramana Maharshi Heritage and Community Centre has been started a new project in Sanjay Nagar, Bangalore for establishing these activities on a long term basis. It has an auditorium for performing arts with a seating capacity of 500. RMCL also provides free audio-visual library and a heritage library for the public.

Those interested in the activities of RMCL can contact Mr Natarajan, or the Secretary of RMCL, S Krishna Swamy at:

Address:
Ramana Maharshi Centre for Learning,
#40/41, 2nd Cross, Lower Palace Orchards,
Bangalore-560 003
Phone: 2336 9633

Y. Rama Mohan

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