David Godman

Ramana Maharshi's life, teachings and devotees

Interview with Viorica Wiessman

A few years ago I started an email interview with a Romanian translator who wanted me to give some biographical information about my first experiences in Tiruvannamalai. The interview was never completed. This is as far as we got…

Remembering Nisargadatta Maharaj

These are my recollections of the time I spent with Nisargadatta Maharaj in the late 1970s. I was prompted to write them down after a brief meeting with a casual visitor who wanted me to talk about that era of my life.

Living the Inspiration of Sri Ramana Maharshi

In 2002 I had an extended email exchange with an Indian professor who was teaching at a US university. He sent me questions about my life and the teachers I had been with, and I did my best to answer them. This interview is an edited summary of our interaction.

An Interview with David Godman

This is an interview I did by email with Rob Sacks around 2001. It initially appeared on Realization, a site he was running at the time. Rob has very generously hosted my site free of charge for many years. During that period he has provided invaluable technical help and support.

Guru Namasivaya

This is an account of Guru Namasivaya, the chief disciple of Guhai Namasivaya. It follows him from his climactic encounter with his Guru on the slopes of Arunachala to Chidambaram where, with Siva’s assistance, he raised funds for the improvement of the temple.

Kumaradeva

This is an account of Kumaradeva, a distinguished Tamil saint and scholar who lived several centuries ago. It contains extracts from his hagiography and translations of verses in which he declares his liberation.