The Life and Times of Yogi Ramsuratkumar
By Beezone
The following are from two primary sources:
Early Life and Education (Pre-1937)
Ramsuratkumar grew up immersed in spiritual stories and epics like the Ramayana and the Mahabharata, often listening to his father recite them late into the night. These early exposures awakened a spiritual yearning that matured through his youth. His natural zeal and intellectual capabilities, supported by his father’s urging, led him to pursue higher education in literature, world history, and religious texts from both the East and West. Yet, even during his studies, he began experiencing profound mystical states, becoming increasingly detached from worldly aspirations.
Initial Awakening and Departure (1937–1947) By his early twenties, Ramsuratkumar had become a seeker of spiritual truth. He began engaging with the wandering monks along the Ganga in Banaras. One monk in particular, a close companion and spiritual guide, urged him to look within when Ramsuratkumar felt that words could no longer answer his spiritual yearning. In a moment of deep inner turmoil and longing, Ramsuratkumar cried out to God, declaring his desire to serve and know the Divine directly. This led to the pivotal decision to leave home in 1947 in search of a spiritual Master.
Pilgrimage to Masters (1947–1950) His first destination was the ashram of Sri Aurobindo in Pondicherry, where he arrived in November 1947. He was deeply inspired by Aurobindo’s writings and the atmosphere of the ashram, committing himself to deeper meditation and self-inquiry. A fellow brahmachari at the ashram urged him to visit another great Master—Sri Ramana Maharshi of Arunachala.
Taking this as divine guidance, Ramsuratkumar traveled to Tiruvannamalai and stayed at Ramanashram, where he was profoundly affected by Ramana Maharshi’s silent presence and penetrating gaze. It was during these visits that Ramsuratkumar began to experience higher states of consciousness, losing awareness of his body and feeling the timeless connection of soul to soul.
While still deeply affected by both Ramana and Aurobindo, Ramsuratkumar was also mysteriously guided to visit Swami Ramdas in Kerala. However, he found himself unable to resonate with Ramdas at that time. Feeling restless and unsure, he returned to the north of India.
In 1948, he made a second pilgrimage southward, visiting the Aurobindo Ashram and then returning to Ramana Maharshi, with whom he spent two months. During this time, he experienced a silent inner transformation through proximity to the Maharshi, though his mind was still undergoing the struggles of integration.
Both Ramana Maharshi and Sri Aurobindo passed away in 1950. Ramsuratkumar, then traveling in the Himalayas, felt deep sorrow at the loss of two great lights. He knew their association had profoundly impacted him, offering a foundation for his spiritual unfoldment, but he still had not found his destined Master.
Recognition of the Spiritual Father (1952) In 1952, Ramsuratkumar returned to visit Swami Ramdas for the third time. This time, the meeting was transformative. At first sight, Ramdas revealed intimate details about Ramsuratkumar’s life and mission. It was then that he finally recognized Ramdas as his true spiritual Father. The relationship deepened quickly. Ramdas guided Ramsuratkumar not through doctrinal teachings, but through presence and spiritual transmission.
During this period, Swami Ramdas initiated Ramsuratkumar into the sacred Ram Mantram: OM SRI RAM JAI RAM JAI JAI RAM. The initiation marked a profound inner awakening. Over seven days and nights, Ramsuratkumar experienced a series of mystic states, culminating in what is described as the “mystic birth”—a radical transfiguration of consciousness in which he merged with the Divine and entered into the Silence of the Absolute.
Spiritual Liberation and Transformation (1952 Onward) The effects of initiation were immediate and immense. Ramsuratkumar entered a state of divine consciousness, perceiving the world through the lens of unity. His individuality dissolved, replaced by a realization of his oneness with all beings and all of creation. He experienced both overwhelming bliss and the burden of the world’s suffering, the paradox that often characterizes the lives of realized beings.
His was no retreat into seclusion. Ramdas, recognizing Ramsuratkumar’s mission, refused his requests to remain in the ashram, urging him instead to wander freely, like a wild tree growing strong in the open forces of nature. This push into the world marked the beginning of Ramsuratkumar’s work: to walk among people, to open hearts, and to serve as a silent, radiant beacon of the Divine.
Wandering Years and Final Return to Arunachala (1952–1959) Obedient to his Master’s command, Ramsuratkumar left Anandashram in 1952. Asked where he would go next, he responded instinctively: “To Arunachala.” However, his journey to the sacred hill did not take seven hours, as expected, but seven years. He wandered across India—through mountains, forests, rivers, and villages—living as a mystic beggar, his only possession the Divine Name.
During these years, Ramsuratkumar continued to deepen in realization. The inner fire of the mantram and the grace of his initiation transformed him into a being who lived in continuous awareness of God. By the time he reached Arunachala once again, he was no longer seeking the Truth—he had become it.
Conclusion Ramsuratkumar’s spiritual journey is a powerful testament to the living reality of divine transformation. Guided by three great Masters—Sri Aurobindo, Sri Ramana Maharshi, and Swami Ramdas—he received the sacred fire of spiritual knowledge and passed through every stage of struggle, surrender, and fulfillment. Having attained liberation, he did not retreat, but embraced the world with compassion and service. A mystic of the highest order, he radiated peace, love, and the sacred Presence of the Infinite.
He once said:
“I am infinite and so are you and so is everyone, my friend. But there is a veil. Just like when a man stands on the seashore and looks out over the great ocean, he sees only a fraction of that vast ocean. Similarly, everyone can see only a small part of me.”
Thus, Yogi Ramsuratkumar lived as the hidden sun, blazing silently, illuminating the hearts of those who had the eyes to see.
April 16,2016
Talk by Sri.V. Ganesan on 24th December 2017
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