Sri Donepudi Venkayya's Books

Devotees of Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi can now view the pdf files of the following books written by Sri Donepudi Venkayya and other books which have been published by Ramana Bhakta Mandali Trust.

1. Arunachala Puranam
2. Maro Ribhu Gita
3. Nenu Pai Dhyasa
4. Ramana Chatusutri
5. Ramana Margamu-Sulabhamu, Saralamu, Sooti
6. Ramana Sandarsana Gadyamu
7. Ramana Sastsangamu
8. Ramana Tavamu
9. Ramana Vidya
10. Ramana Vijaya Ganamu
11. Ramana Vyakhya
12. Ramanopadesasaramu
13. Road to Arunachala (English)
14. Sri Ramanulu Ajatavadiya?
15. Upadesa Saramu (Vyakhyanamu)
16. Upanishittulalo Ramana Tatvamu

The uploading of these files is being done today ie on 29th December 2012 on Ramana Jayanti Day.
The following link can be followed for viewing 16 of such books.

https://docs.google.com/folder/d/0B8JYkCVF0NGheGJGMXkyM1JPckU/edit

The above books have been uploaded for the reading and personal use of the devotees of Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi. These pdf files are not to be used for any commercial or other purposes without the permission of Ramana Bhakta Mandali Trust, Bangalore

Book Release Function of Sri Ramana Satsangamu

The book release function of our new publication 'Sri Ramana Satsangamu' was held in Sri Ramanasramam. The president of Sri Ramanasramam Sri V S Ramanan was kind enough to hand over the first copies of this book to our President Sri D V S Sastry. The president Sri V S Ramanan read out a Sloka from Sri Ramana Chatvarimsat before handing over the books to Sri D V S Sastry. It was a momentous occasion for all the members present there. After the function, all the members paid due respects to the President Sri V S Ramanan and thanked him for his noble gesture. 

Some of the related photographs have been posted below.

The above function was held during our Tour Programme to Sri Ramanasramam from 2nd of September to 4th of September. This tour was planned to coincide the Advent Day Celebrations. The members who participated in the said tour were:-

1. Sri D.V.S.Sastry, 2. Sri. C.L.Giridhar, 3. Sri DBV Naresh, 4. Sri D.B.V.Avadhani 5. Sri CSSS Prasad, 6. Sri CJM Rao, 7. Smt. C. Vijayalakshmi, 8. Sri D. Chaitanya. Others who participated in the tour programme were 1. Smt C.Annapurna, 2. Smt DBT Sundari 3. Smt D. Usha 4. Sri D.Bhargava 5. Sri VK Satyanarayana 6. Smt Usha Satyanarayana. 

During the above tour all the members did Giri Pradakshina, visited Skandasramam and also Virupaksha Cave. All the members also had a good Darshan of Sri Arunachaleswar in the main temple. There were special Satsang Programmes conducted during the above tour and other members also participated through tele-conference. During these Satsangs, many interesting topics were discussed and all the members participated with full energy and vigour. 

Despite the many obstacles that came along our way, the tour went on as planned and was a satisfactory experience for all. It is needless to say that all this happened only due to the grace of Sri Ramana Bhagavan. 

Om Namoh Bhagavate Sri Ramanaya. 

Book Release Function - Sri Subrahmanya Ashtottara Vyakhya

 

The book release function of Sri Subrahmanya Ashtottara Vyakhya was held in the premises of Lord Subramanya Temple in Kottur, Nandyal. The function was graced by Sri M.Bhanuprasada Rao who released the book in the presence of dignitaries like Sri A.S.Sarma (Sarma Sir), Sri DVS Sastry, Sri DR Sarma, Sri D Naresh Babu along with Sri C.L.Giridhar.

The function was also attended by many other local people along with the EO of the temple and other friends and relatives.

The dignitaries present on this occasion were honoured by the author of the book Sri D R Sarma by presenting shawls.

Sweets and snacks were later distributed to the people present on the occasion along with the complimentary copies of the book.

Some of the copies of the book were also presented to the EO of the temple.

 

Sri Subrahmanya Ashtottara Vyakhya

Sri Subrahmanya Ashtottara Vyakhya, written by Sri Donepudi Ramanjaneya Sarma is the latest book to be published by us.
Along with the Subrahmanya Ashtottara Vyakhya, this book contains the history of Sri Kottur Subbarayudu, (Sri Subrahmanya Temple at S.Kottur).
The book also contains Subrahmanya Tatvam, Dhyana Slokas and other Prayers about Lord Subrahmanya.
This book is of great importance to all Ramana devotees because Bhagavan Ramana Maharshi is none other than an incarnation of Lord Subrahmanya.
This is the sixth book to be published by us and we are proud to be associated with this book.

The pdf format of the book would be uploaded in our blog in the coming days.

Ramana Jayanti Celebrations

The Ramana Jayanti Celebrations were held in Narasaraopet, Andhra Pradesh  under the banner of Ramana Bhakta Mandali Trust, Bangalore and with the guidance and blessings of Sri Donepudi Venkayya. The function started with the inviting of the Chief Guest Sri K.Sitaramaiah Garu. The meeting was presided over by Sri Donepudi Venkayya. After the invitations to all the present dignitories, the function started with singing of prayer by Smt Swarnalatha. Upadesasaram, written by Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi, was brought out in a small booklet containing translations of explanations by Sri Donepudi Venkayya. This booklet was released by Sri K.Sitaramaiah Garu. Thereafter, Bhajans and songs were sung by various devotees. The Chief Guest was honoured by Sri D Venkayya by presenting a shawl. Sri D Venkayya, Smt Kameswari, Smt Swarnalatha and Sri C.J.M.Rao were also honoured on the occasion by Ramana Bhakta Mandali Trust, Bangalore. The function concluded after the General Secretary Sri C.L.Giridhar's speech and vote of thanks by the Vice President of the trust Sri K.M.Sarma. Some of the related photos are posted below.