Ever since I first went to Sri Ramanashram, it had been my ambition to write this biography; but it took an unexpectedly long time. For the materials, I had to rely greatly on books already published, Self-Realization in particular. Most of the pictures were collected specially for this book under Sri Maharshi’s guidance, by Mr. P.R. Subramaniam. The manuscripts were revised by a friend with a lifelong touch with the Ashram. To all these, I tender my grateful thanks. All the places, illustrated here, have been associated with Sri Maharshi, though no mention is specifically made in the body of the book.