Spiritual Teachers

Tamil Nadu is home to many spiritual teachers who have contributed greatly to the spiritual and philosophical traditions of the state. Here are some notable spiritual teachers from Tamil Nadu:

Ramana Maharshi: He was a renowned sage and spiritual teacher from Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu. He taught a path of self-inquiry and is widely regarded as one of the most influential spiritual teachers of the 20th century.

Jiddu Krishnamurti: He was born in Madanapalle, Andhra Pradesh, but spent much of his life in Tamil Nadu. He was a philosopher, speaker, and writer who challenged the traditional concepts of religion, spirituality, and morality.

Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev: He is a contemporary spiritual teacher who is the founder of the Isha Foundation, headquartered in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. He teaches a path of self-transformation through yoga and meditation.

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: He is a spiritual teacher and the founder of the Art of Living Foundation, which has its headquarters in Bangalore, but has a strong presence in Tamil Nadu as well. He teaches a holistic approach to spirituality, incorporating yoga, meditation, and other practices.

Swami Vivekananda: Although he was not from Tamil Nadu, Swami Vivekananda spent a significant amount of time in the state and had a profound influence on its spiritual and cultural traditions. He was a disciple of Sri Ramakrishna, and his teachings on Vedanta and spirituality continue to inspire millions.

These are just a few examples of the many spiritual teachers who have contributed to the rich spiritual and philosophical traditions of Tamil Nadu.

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• Yoga Malika : Yoga Malika website has info about classes and events, listening room, reading room, album, meditation, quizzes
• Vivekananda Kendra, Kanyakumari : Vivekananda Kendra is a spiritually oriented service mission.