Devotee: Does God work his will through some chosen persons?
Maharshi: God is in all and works through all. But his presence is better recognised in purified minds. The pure ones reflect God's actions more clearly. Therefore people say, they are the chosen ones. But the 'chosen' man does not himself say so. If he thinks h is the intermediary then it is clear that he retains his individuality and that there is no complete surrender - Talks with Sri Ramana Maharshi
The list of Inner Circle of devotees is by its very nature very wide for many have lived a life of humble surrender to Sri Ramana Maharshi. They have preferred to enjoy the beauty of inner life in anonymity. Also Ramana being a timeless on many more persons would be added to this list from generation to generation.