TURIYA (Movie), 2026 – The Life and Teachings of Ramana Maharshi
Discover the extraordinary life and timeless teachings of Sri Ramana Maharshi, one of the greatest spiritual masters of modern times, in this beautifully crafted documentary. At just 16 years old, Venkataraman experienced a sudden and profound “death experience” that revealed his true nature as pure consciousness. Leaving everything behind, he was irresistibly drawn to the sacred mountain Arunachala, where he lived in silence for decades, embodying the highest state of awareness known as Turiya. Through his simple yet direct method of Self-Inquiry (“Who am I?”), Ramana Maharshi guided countless seekers from all religions and walks of life, to realize that they are already the Self they seek. No rituals, no complex practices… only the direct recognition of what you truly are: “You are already That.”
This film explores:
- Ramana’s transformative death experience and awakening
- His deep connection with the holy mountain Arunachala
- The power of silence and the essence of Self-Inquiry
- His meetings with Paul Brunton, Ganapati Muni, and early devotees
- The profound teaching that God, Guru, and Self are one
- The fourth state of consciousness — Turiya — the eternal reality beyond waking, dream, and deep sleep
Whether you’re new to Ramana Maharshi or a long-time devotee, this documentary offers a clear, heartfelt introduction to his life, presence, and liberating message.
“You already have everything you need. You are already That.”
— Sri Ramana Maharshi
0:00 Opening Chants & Introduction
1:18 The Story of Ramana Maharshi Begins
1:40 Turiya: The Life and Teachings of Ramana Maharshi
2:01 Life at the Ashram in the 1930s
3:10 Paul Brunton’s Encounter with Ramana
4:45 “Who is that ‘I’?” – The Core Teaching
5:27 You Are Not the Person – The True Self
6:14 The Death Experience at Age 16
8:36 “The Body is Dead, But I Am Not”
10:21 Drawn to Arunachala Like a Magnet
11:38 Early Days in the Temple – Deep Meditation
13:03 First Devotees & Virupaksha Cave
14:17 The Power of Silence (Mauna)
16:04 Sivaprakasam Pillai & the Text “Who Am I?”
18:00 The Origin of Self-Inquiry
20:29 The Direct Path to Liberation
22:58 “Find Out the Meditator” – Meditation as Inquiry
25:37 Becoming Known as Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi
26:08 Ganapati Muni Names Him Maharshi
28:53 Family Comes to Arunachala
30:02 Skanda Ashram & His Mother’s Passing
30:46 The Growth of Ramana Ashram
33:33 God, Guru, and Self Are One
35:03 Seekers from All Over the World
35:59 The Infallible Method of Self-Inquiry
38:11 The Three States & the Fourth – Turiya
43:16 Ramana as the Living Embodiment of Turiya
46:52 Arunachala Shiva – Devotional Chanting
47:17 The Final Days & Passing of Sri Bhagavan
49:32 The Living Presence of Ramana Ashram
51:20 His Universal Message – Self-Realization for All
53:05 Closing Chants & Credits
