The Arrival of Western Seekers

As word spread about Ramana Maharshi, Western seekers began to arrive at Arunachala. Paul Brunton was among the first, and his book introduced the sage to the Western world.

In the 1930s, Western seekers began to arrive at Arunachala, drawn by reports of the sage's spiritual greatness. Among the first was Paul Brunton, a British journalist and spiritual seeker who spent time with Ramana Maharshi.

Brunton's book, "A Search in Secret India," introduced Ramana Maharshi to the Western world. His descriptions of the sage's silent presence and the profound peace he experienced in his company resonated with many Western seekers.

After Brunton, many other Westerners came to Arunachala. They found in Ramana Maharshi a teacher who transcended cultural and religious boundaries, pointing directly to the Self that is the same in all. His teachings began to spread throughout the world.