2007, Published by Kanvashrama Trust, Tiruvannamalai – 606 603: This book contains the five songs sung by Sri Ramana in praise of Sri Arunachala (the name given to God in Thiruvannamalai). Sri Arunachala Stuti Panchakam: Commentary by Sri Sadhu Om.It consists of the original Tamil verses, word for word English meaning, followed by translation and notes by Sri Sadhu Om. Published by Kanvashrama Trust, Tiruvannamalai – 606 603: This book contains the philosophical poems of Sri Ramana (excluding Upadesa Undiyar, which is contained in book # 1 above). Sri Ramanopadesa Noonmalai: Commentary by Sri Sadhu Om.The Malayalam version was also extensively reviewed and commented upon by Michael James.
The Tamil version, Upadesa Undiyar, has English translation and commentary by Sri Sadhu Om and Michael James. As the subtitle indicates, this book contains Upadesa Undiyar in Tamil, followed by Upadesa Saram in Sanskrit, Telugu and Malayalam.
If unable to obtain the Indian edition, one can buy the U.S. Books are also available at Sri Ramanasramam in Tiruvannamalai. If possible, please get the Indian edition published by Ramana Maharshi Centre for Learning in Bangalore. This is the best available compact English language biography of Sri Ramana. If you are new to Sri Ramana Maharshi’s teachings, we recommend starting out with these two books first.