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Ramana Maharshi Foundation
Bhagawan Sri Ramana Maharshi Ashram, Home For Elders, Yoga center
Panchabhuta
Step into a province of calmness as you arrive at our ashram, where the journey begins under the embrace of a wooden pergola. This artful entrance beckons visitors to a circular lawn, a harmonious representation of air, or “vaayu.” To the right, the reception stands as a welcoming anchor, while to the left, a stone bench invites those on a quest for knowledge and wisdom.
The circular lawn is the embodiment of motion, touch, and the dynamic stirring of the human mind. It is a reflection of freshness and innocence, a sign of self-belief and a self-determined future. This etheric substance conducts the internal symphony, controlling the heart, thymus, lungs, and body cell division.
This holy place is thoughtfully positioned to encourage you to investigate the deep relationship between spirituality, the environment, and the source of life. The earth element is represented by the pebbled surface that opens up in front of you. A tree is perched on one corner, while a naturally occurring rock rests peacefully in the middle among the pebbles. Earth represents stability in a nutshell. It represents the fundamental presence in our lives of all things nourishing, bountiful, and fertile. In its placid image, Earth governs every aspect of our physical structure, including our bones, muscles, posture, and sense organs.
Past the paved area is a hallowed blaze that represents fire, the strongest energy type. This glowing lamp represents the power of the spirit in its entrancing dance, going beyond the physical to explore the domains of emotion, desires, and life itself. FIRE IS A SPIRITUAL FORCE THAT CONSUMES EVERYTHING and destroys our passions and worldly desires. Fire is the metaphysical element that rules the pancreas, liver, spleen, stomach, and adrenal glands.
It regulates the body’s temperature as well as the complex functions of each organ. It aids in the production of blood, flesh, fat, and bones like a watchful guardian. It is a beacon that guides us through the cycles of life, purifying, transforming, and illuminating our spiritual path.
At the center of our hallowed area, tranquil ponds that flank our meditation hall’s entrance provide ‘Jal,’ or water. Water is more than just beautiful; it has a deep symbolic meaning that invites contemplation, renewal, and harmony with life’s natural flow. The ebb and flow of emotions is reflected in our internal environment, much like the movements of water.
The meaning goes beyond the image; for example, a waterfall’s cascade could symbolize energy, or a lake’s tranquillity could symbolize calm reflection. This dynamic interplay is a reflection of our various emotional currents. As a symbol for the element, water exerts its power down to the very center of our bodies.
Behind the attraction of the “Vacant Seat,” you will find a work of art that is more than just a stone structure: a wonderfully carved pillar that rises to a height of more than thirty feet. This exquisitely wrought work of art represents the infinite reaches of the “Sky,” one of the sacred Panchaboothas, which stands for the fundamental elements that form our cosmos. See the craftsmanship that is molded into each pillar’s curves and contours, telling a tale that is timeless. It serves as a symbol of the close relationship that exists between humans and the universe, in addition to being a physical building.