Sri Ramana - Friend of Animals (Lakshmi, the Cow)

Author: Prani Mitra Bhagavan RamanarPublisher: Sri RamanasramamYear: 2008Language: EnglishPages: ISBN/UPC (if available): 8182880181 DescriptionWhen devotees of Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi inquired as to how to identify a jnani he replied: it is one who has equanimity in all situations and compassion for all living beings, including animals, birds, and insects.Among the devotees of Bhagavan Sri Ramana who experienced the bliss of his presence were a number of animals. Valli the Deer, Jackie the Dog and Lakshmi the Cow are noteworthy as Bhagavan had shrines constructed for all three of them. And while it is believed that in the presence of bhagavan liberation can be bestowed on any devotee, the case of cow Lakshmi is the most outstanding for according to Bhagavan it is Lakshmi and Bhagavan’s mother, Alagammal; who attained liberation. While some of the dialogues are imaginary, the basic outline is true to the original account and follows the known events of Lakshmi’s life. Adapted from