RAMANA MAHARSHI
     The Sage of Arunachala - A Documentary
Narration by John Flynn

Sri Ramana Maharshi (1879-1950) lived his life, emanated his power and enunciated his teachings to demonstrate to mankind that life has a meaning and purpose, that there is an indestructible reality, an incomparable beauty, a life of perfect peace and joy within the hearts of all beings.
Though thousands from around the world were attracted to his ashram in South India during his lifetime, greater numbers flock there today. Discover the Divine attraction of his personality in this chronology of photographs, rare film footage, interviews, narration and music, which is the culmination of a two-year effort of film restoration, research and travel.
This DVD retraces Ramana Maharshi's life - it presents his birth place, the school which he attended and the house in which his life was transformed in a few short, intense moments. It contains images of his voyage to the sacred Arunachala Hill at the age of 16, and his life afterwards in Tiruvannamalai.
NTSC / Multi zone DVD - 73 minutes - colour and black & white - 26,50 Euros - weight : 120 g

 RAMANA MAHARSHI
     The Eternal Light

The Eternal Light chronicles in detail the life of Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi from His birth in 1879 to His mahasamadhi In April 1950. It includes many rare photographs which have never been shown before of Ramana Maharshi, as well as photos of the ashram in the early days. The majority of the film footage was shot in 2003 in digital format, and also included is re-processed high-quality film footage of Bhagavan from the Archival Films. No effort has been spared in producing this DVD in the highest quality possible. Both devotees and those for whom this is the first introduction to Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi will not be disappointed by this simple but moving story of one of the greatest sages mankind has ever known.

This is the first DVD produced by Sri Ramanasramam, created to mark the establishment of a new and extensive Archive Building constructed within the ashram grounds.

PAL / Multi zone DVD - 58 minutes - colour and black & white - 26,50 Euros - weight : 120 g

 J. KRISHNAMURTI
      Death
Conversation with Buddhist scholars and teachers from Brockwood Park, 1979
(Old title : What is it that dies?)

Participants : J. Krishnamurti, Dr. Rahula, Feros Mehta, Dr. Parchure, Mr. Narayan and four teachers from Brockwood Park.

J. Krishnamurti and the participants investigate together the topic of death. Each person goes through the same tragedies, misfortunes - humanity is one. Then, is there life after death? What is death? Who dies? What happens to the flow of emotions, to the name and form, and to the body after death? Is there anything which has not been created by man? Is it possible to be free from the manifested flow of emotions, name, form and body? "To find out what death is one has to live with it. Thought has created religious illusions, but insight is beyond thought. Insight is of freedom."

"When the body dies, the desires, the anxieties, the tragedies and the misery go on. They go on contributing to the vast common stream in which mankind lives.

By enquiring into the whole nature of suffering can X end it and be out of the stream ? The free enquiry into suffering is insight. As long as I accept any authority, Buddhist or otherwise, can there be insight?

For the man who is no longer a manifestation of the stream, intelligence, love and compassion are operating."

Subtitles: English / Thai / Spanish / Italian
Voice-overs: French / Italian
PAL / All Regions DVD - 108 minutes - black & white - 22,95 Euros - weight: 140 g

 RUMI
      Poet of the Heart
Narration by Debra Winger (Includes Bonus Tracks)

Jelaluddin Rumi was born in 1207 and by the age of thirty-seven he had become a famous scholar and popular teacher. His life changed forever when he met the powerful wandering dervish, Shams of Tabriz. Rumi said, "What I had thought of before as God, I met today in a human being." An extraordinary friendship between the two men unfolded, and when Shams mysteriously disappeared, Rumi experienced a transformation from scholar to mystical poet. Seven hundred years later, Rumi is the best-selling poet in America.
This beautiful video tells Rumi's story and includes much of his poetry. It also presents Coleman Barks, the preeminent contemporary translator of Rumi's poetry, in live performances and intimate conversation. Joining him to celebrate the joyous spiritual passion of Rumi's poetry are Robert Bly, Deepak Chopra, Michael Meade, Huston Smith and others. Musical performances by oud virtuoso Hamza El Din and singer Jai Uttal add to this inspiring and compelling film.
All Regions DVD - 58 minutes - colour - 26,00 Euros - weight : 120 g

 RAMANA MAHARSHI 
      The Archival Films - 1935 to 1950

As a new century dawns and we reflect on the teachers and teachings that most influenced the last hundred years, Sri Ramana Maharshi stands out as one of the greatest seers of our time. Nearly fifty years after he shed his mortal frame, ever more seekers the world over are earnestly turning to the Maharshi and his teachings.
From 1935 to 1950, a number of visitors to Sri Ramanasramam shot films of the Maharshi and his environs. Taken mostly by his devotees, these films give us a remarkable opportunity to view a fully-enlightened sage who, in the 20th century, lived liked an ancient rishi of yore.
In 1990, the complete collection of archival films were brought to the U.S.A. for restoration, preservation and editing. Two of these films were professionally produced as newsreels with a soundtrack by the Indian Information Bureau and shown throughout India in cinema houses.
This 65 minute DVD is a visual documentary of a man made perfect by virtue of a unique destiny. Spiritual freedom, eternal peace and joy can be realised by those devoted seekers whose destinies are linked to the Sage of Arunachala, Sri Ramana Maharshi.

Silent, except for two newsreel soundtracks.
Archival Research booklet included.
DVD - 65 minutes - colour and black & white - 26,50 Euros - weight : 160 g - PAL

 YOGA FROM TIBET
      Nangpe Yoga
The Tibetan Yoga of Inner Development
Transmitted by Kalu Rinpoche (1905-1989) and Presented by Lama Karta, Lama Zeupa, Lama Tashi Nyima

"Many Westerners were asking for yoga exercises according to the Tibetan tradition. I gave the transmission of this yoga in a spirit of helping all beings, as much on the contingent as on the ultimate level. Its practises are based on my own experiences and on the spiritual influence of the Buddhas of the ten directions. May they be an immense source of benefit and of happiness for all the spiritual traditions of our world and for all beings."           - Kalu Rinpoche

Ten chapters cover the postures associated to the awakened state (Bodhicitta), worldly existence, Liberation, Purification, Knowledge, the nadis, etc...
In this comprehensive DVD, three yogi monks disciples of Kalu Rinpoche (Lama Karta, Lama Zeupa, Lama Tashi Nyima) are being filmed while practising each posture step by step. The audio commentary explains their meaning and describes how to apply them. This yoga teaches symbolic gestures, the experience of space and movement, breathing exercises, visualization of the subtle channels as well as mantras recitations. Several drawing add to the explanations.
This yoga aims to be simple and accessible. By synchrionizing body, speech and mind, its practice can relieve sickness and suffering. It can contribute to removing obstacles and thus helping in opening the inner path where balance, awareness, love and compassion can develop.

Languages : English / Dutch / French / German / Italian / Spanish
Subtitles : English / Dutch / French / German / Italian / Spanish
PAL / All Regions DVD - colour - 51 minutes - 29,00 Euros - weight: 125 g

 BHAGAVAN SRI RAMANA MAHARSHI
      The Restored Photographs - Volume One

This high-quality Volume contains 50 large-size prints comprising of 18 newly restored photographs, 11 previously restored photographs, 10 new colour plates, and 11 close-ups have also been included.
All of the pictures used in this series of Restored Photographs have been selected for their clarity and definition. The majority of the photographs in Volume One were taken by Dr. T. N. Krishnaswami during the period 1940 to 1949.
Three were taken by G. G. Welling of Belgaum, including the two famous 'Welling' busts and well-known padmasana pose.
Three were taken during the early Virupaksha / Skandasramam days by unknown devotees.
Two were taken by Eliott Elisofon of 'Life' magazine, during the Kumbabhishekam celebrations at the Mother's shrine during 1949.
The balance were taken by various devotees over the years.
Wherever possible the photograph has been restored from the original negative.
52 pages (36,5cm x 31cm) - 50 photos of Ramana Maharshi - 19,00 Euros - weight: 1225 g

 BHAGAVAN SRI RAMANA MAHARSHI
      The Restored Photographs - Volume Two

This high-quality Volume contains 48 large-size prints comprising of 35 newly restored photographs with 7 close-ups. Most of the pictures used in this series of Restored Photographs have been selected for the clarity and definition in Bhagavan's face, and a few have been chosen for their unusual locations and interest. A number of close-ups taken from full images have also been included.
The majority of the photographs in Volume Two were taken by Dr. T. N. Krishnaswami during the period 1940 to 1949.
Three were taken by G. G. Welling of Belgaum, including a different version of the well-known padmanasana pose.
The balance were taken by various devotees over the years.
Wherever possible the photograph has been restored from the original negative and a few were taken from old prints where no negative was available.
It has not been possible to rectify all of the problems in some of the prints, due primarily to the extent of the damage in the source material, but every effort has been made to present the best quality possible to Bhagavan's devotees.
50 pages (36,5cm x 31cm) - 48 photos of Ramana Maharshi - 19,00 Euros - weight: 1990 g

 PADAMALAI
      Teachings of Sri Ramana Maharshi
Recorded in Tamil verse by Muruganar
First English Translation - Edited and annotated by David Godman

"What is always natural to everyone is liberation, which is bliss. Bondage is delusion of mind, a false sensation. The ego alone is bondage, and one's own true nature, free of the contagion of the ego, is liberation. There is no greater deception than believing that liberation, which is ever present as one's own nature, will be attained at some later stage. Even the desire for liberation is the work of delusion. Therefore, remain still."

Padamalai is a Tamil work that contains almost 2,000 teaching statements by Ramana Maharshi, none of which has ever appeared in English before. They were recorded by Muruganar, one of Sri Ramana's foremost disciples, in two-line couplets.
David Godman, who has written several books on Ramana Maharshi and his disciples, has edited this English edition of Padamalai. He has arranged the teachings by subject, and he has added many supplementary quotations by Sri Ramana that amplify or explain the subject matter.
This is a completely new presentation of Ramana Maharshi's teachings that contains many statements and ideas by him that have never appeared in any other book about him.
396 pages - 23,50 Euros - weight: 550 g

 SRI LAKSHMANA SWAMY AND MATHRU SRI SARADA
      No Mind, I am the Self
The lives and teachings of Sri Lakshmana Swamy and Mathru Sri Saraga
By David Godman

Sri Lakshmana Swamy is a direct disciple of Sri Ramana Maharshi, the great sage and Guru who taught at Arunachala from 1900-1950. After several years of intense meditation Sri Lakshmana realised the Self in Sri Ramana's presence in 1949. Ever since then he has been living a reclusive life, mostly in the South Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Sri Lakshmana has a small ashram there and he teaches his disciples primarily through the medium of 'spiritual silence', the method made famous by Sri Ramana Maharshi.
Mathru Sri Sarada is his adopted daughter and appointed successor. She came to him while she was still in her teens, completely surrendered to him and realised the Self within four years. She is now teaching her own devotees at Sri Lakshmana's ashram.
No Mind - I am the Self is the first published account of the lives, experiences and teachings of theses two contemporary Gurus.
227 pages - 17,00 Euros - weight: 390 g

 PRATYABHIJNÂHRDAYAM
      The Secret of Self-Recognition
Sanskrit Text with English Translation
By Dr. Jaideva Singh

"When the bliss of chit is attained, there is stability of the consciousness of identity with chit even while the body, etc. are being experienced. This state is jîvanmukti (i.e. mukti even while one is alive)."

This little work is a digest of the Pratyabhijnâ system of Kashmir Shaiva philosophy, prepeard by Ksemarâja, the illustrious disciple of Abhinavagupta. It avoids all polemics and gives in a very succinct form (20 sûtres) the main tenets of the Pratyabhijnâ presented by Utpala. Pratyabhijnâ means 'recognition'. Jîva is Shiva; by identifying himself with his body, Jîva has forgotten his real nature. This teaching is meant to enable Jîva to recognise his own real Self by suggesting a spiritual discipline needed to attain 'ta-one-ment' with SHIVA.

Dr. Jaideva Singh has considerly revised and enlarged his translation, and provided a scholary Introduction, Notes, Glossary of technical termes and Indexes. It serves as the best introduction to Pratyabhijnâ philosophy.
187 pages - 11,50 Euros - weight: 280 g