26 November 2008
San Ramon

The San Ramon Retreat began. During the day, a light steady rain fell – which was badly needed – but which made things a bit messy around the Ashram. Many of us quickly found out that our sneakers or shoes had previously-unnoticed holes which were now making our socks and feet a bit damp.

Even though there was no morning program, much work had to be done to prepare for the retreat. Early arrivals headed to the kitchen tent to help chop veggies and prepare dinner. The bakery was in full force preparing cakes and cookies to be sold in the Snack Shop during the evening program. Devotees and staff members helped set up the dining hall. And pizza was being made in the kitchen tent for staff members to have for lunch.

By the time Amma came to the hall for the evening program, the rain had finally stopped. The first satsang was by Dr.Venkat Rangan, the Vice Chancellor of Amrita University in India. Amma then gave satsang herself before bhajans.

Tonights Bhajans:

Jai Ganesha Jai Ekadanta
Me Khadi
Anandamrita Rupini
Om Namah Sivayah
Amma Amma Ena Unnai
Jai Jai Janani

Sri Pati