Ramana Maharshi books in order
Indian spiritual teacher
- Lived
- 1879–1950
- Country
- British Raj
- Books
- 8
Ramana Maharshi published 3 non-fiction books and 5 other books, beginning with Self-enquiry (1952).
Updated September 2026
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Self-enquiry
Ramana Maharshi's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
The Teachings of Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi in His Own Words (1962)
The Spiritual Teaching of Ramana Maharshi (1972)
A Practical Guide to Know Yourself (1992)
Other books in order
Self-enquiry (1952)
Conscious Immortality (1984)
Śrī Aruṇācala Akṣaramaṇamālai = (1986)
Be as You Are (1989)
Who Am I? (1998)
About Ramana Maharshi
Ramana Maharshi was an Indian Hindu sage widely regarded by his followers and by "most advocates of Advaita" as a jivanmukta. He was born Venkataraman Iyer, but is mostly known by the name Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Ramana Maharshi FAQ
- How many books has Ramana Maharshi written?
- Ramana Maharshi published 3 non-fiction books and 5 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Ramana Maharshi's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Self-enquiry.
- What is Ramana Maharshi's last book?
- Self-enquiry (1952).
- What is Ramana Maharshi's most famous book?
- Self-enquiry (1952) is Ramana Maharshi's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.