Nagaiah V. Chittoor was a legendary Telugu cine artiste, Known for his films Bhaktha Pothana and Bhaktha Thaygaraja , visited Sri Ramana in 1930s.
"When wife died, the whole world looked bleak to me. Everything seemed like an arid desert with no oasis in sight. I would be reading Gita again and over again. The slightest thought of my wife would sink me into deep sorrow. To overcome it I would let my friends force me into giving music concerts.
One day I left my house, wandering here and there, reached Sri Ramanashramam. To me it was like entering the heaven on earth. The atmosphere of profound peace which surrounded the Maharishi and which enveloped the place sank into me. At long last, my mind knew some rest. The majestic silence of Bhagawan ended my suffering and my self concern about the bereavement.
Paul Brunton and I became friends, and time passed happily. One day a friend from Chittoor spotted me and cajoled me into accepting a recording programme for his film. I told him that unless the Maharishi gave his consent, I would not budge. I had not spoken a single word to Bhagawan all this while nor had he to me. But there was some imperceptible yet strong bond of love between us. To leave the majestic master who filled my heart with peace was unthinkable. Still the seeds of desire had been sown. I was looking for an opportunity to get the Maharishi's permission. When the permission was sought he said " Yes, you can go. There is still a lot of work for you to do". I could not comprehend the implications of the statement at that time. The recording assignment took me to the film world where name and fame came to me in a big way.
I would have withered away unhonoured and unsung but for the grace of Bhagawan Ramana. He poured new life into me. The Maharishi had an uncanny perception of each person's need and would lead one along the path best suited to that person.
SRI RAMANA
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