Question 51: “How many different smiles do you have? “ – To post your answer, click on ‘Add Comment’. Please contemplate on the question first, and make your answer clear and not too long.

27 March 2008, Singapore I arrived at the vast, modern Expo Hall in Singapore on the day before the programmes were to begin. Downstairs, enormous international trade shows were going on, the air filled with the energy of one big sales show. It was a relief to go upstairs and find Amma’s stage half-built and […]

26 March 08 The new bhajans that were written and tuned just before the North Indian Tour have had a few months of practice behind them and have now become part of the bhajan set and Amma and the musicians familiar with their rhythms and melodies.   Indeed, last night’s bhajan set consisted of many of […]

27 March 2008, Singapore The first thing one notices upon landing in Singapore is how clean it is –the shining clean window fronts, the neatly manicured lawns and the evenly paved. For those just coming from Calcutta, the differences are that much more startling. Even more so, however, is how green Singapore is. For a […]

22 March 2008, Andaman One of the most striking aspects of Amma’s recent visit to the Andaman Islands was the overwhelming open-hearted hospitality and warmth expressed by the local devotees and islanders. Many of the people on the Andamans are still struggling to recover and rebuild after loosing their homes, loved ones, and livelihoods in […]

Question 50: “Do you think, or sometimes feel, that God’s love for some people is more than for you?” — To post your answer, click on ‘Add Comment’. Please contemplate on the question first, and make your answer clear.

25 Mar 2008, Singapore Amma’s early morning arrival didn’t stop a hundred or so devotees from gathering at Changi International Airport to welcome her to Singapore for four days of programmes. Around 6am, about a half hour before Amma’s flight was to land, people started arriving just outside the baggage claim area.  While most were […]

From the Alps to Amritapuri, on his… bicycle! Being at Amritapuri for 2 or 3 weeks while Amma is on tour in India, is a most precious and valuable opportunity to get in touch with your inner self and enjoy most precious moments of blissful peace. When Amma is here the place is a boiling […]

 22 march, bharata yatra 2008, kolkata to amritapuri as we returned to amritapuri, many seats in the buses remained vacant. the 4 trucks, 8 buses, 3 cars, and the camper without amma…  all go in line. seeing the white buses and people in white dress, everybody looks with wonder; ‘who is this?’ our routine is […]