18 Oct 2015, Chandigarh The two day, first ever, IAM program was held in Panchkula district of the Union territory of Chandigarh. The name Chandigarh is a blend of “Chandi” and “Garh”. Chandi refers to Goddess Chandi, the warrior form of Goddess Parvati (consort of Shiva) and Garh means fort. The name is derived from […]
Amma is here at Granollers for the first tour stop in her Europe yatra 2016. A few hours ago, several devotees had gathered at the airport and were looking for Amma ever since they knew her flight had landed. Suddenly among the crowd, a spotless white saree and a beamingly smiling face. Amma was in […]
After all these years, I found my divine mother, Who looks after me every second. What more do I want of life? I listen to her bhajans, Her divine voice goes deep into my heart I am so happy through my tears. I asked for acceptance, And you gave it to me dear Amma. Thank […]
Delay not, my beloved Mother, Pouring Your mercy into my wretched heart; Orphaned I am in this alien world, alone, helpless, Give me refuge, my Mother of infinite compassion. Your are farthest of the far, nearest of the near, Subtlest of the subtle, greatest of the great, Pervading everywhere, indwelling all, The origin of the […]
Wake me up, O! Kindliest Mother, Lost in the senses, I roam an’ roam, Clouds of desires cover me over, Deluded I sleep, asleep I’m. Wake me up, O! Kindliest Mother, Lost in the senses, I roam an’ roam, Passions bubble up an’ rule over Deluded I sleep, asleep I’m. Wake me up, O! Kindliest […]
I recently joined a Laughter Yoga (Hasya Yoga) Therapy course at Amritapuri. Though I was vaguely aware of the feel-good effects of laughter, I had never thought to seek out more opportunities for laughter in my life. Well into my first class, I realized there would be much less downward facing dog poses and handstands […]
Ma! Thy Effulgent Form is Infinite Beauty Personified, Th’ Divine Lotus whose fragrance felt by Yogis, Omnipresent, Yogis humming, “Om Om Om” know it to be th’ most blessed, May I be the blessed Yogi Swan at Thy Holiest Lotus Feet. Ma, the lotus bloomed in the lake named Manasorvar, Permeated its fragrance enticing the […]
Over 1800 foreign visitors from around the world have come to Amritapuri to celebrate Christmas with Amma. Festive decorations and lights adorn the International Canteen, and a small tree with a nativity scene lies at the base of the stairs to Amma’s room. Close to 150 children of different nationalities make up part of this […]
Sitting in darkness the stars bright above, the puja bell rings with chants of divine love. Wake up spirit don’t let your slumber fool you You are always awake Wake up! Nearby temples join in with their prayers Om lives in this atmosphere. Orange begins to arise fingering light beams across the sky, the palm […]