Alcohol

[OmNamahShivaya]

Did Ramana Maharshi speak of anything about alcohol? I know that Alcohol is not ideal for any types of practices, unless one is part of the Aghora. What about someone who drinks occasionally?

Thanks

Om Namah Sivaya

[Subramanian.R]

Dear Om Namasivaya,

Sri Bhagavan did not speak specifically about alcohol.  However, as an intoxicant, like Ganja, it clouds the mind and
does not help sadhana.

Arunachala Siva.

[Hillablaze]

OM NAMO BAGAVATE SRI RAMANAYA

Dear OmNamahShivaya,
I do not remember Bhagavan ever commented on alcohol consumption and its effect on sadhana. Personally I did not notice any negative effect so long as my sadhana was sporadic. However when sadhana is regular, I could feel very clearly that alcohol dulls the mind and I can't go 'deep' while meditating.