Today in the temple while i was stage monitorinng, a woman was holding her three year old infant while coming before Amma for her darshan. The woman began to cry and so unexpectedly her little boy (who was still so tiny may be two years old?) began to caress his mothers cheek and pat her shoulder so gently. Amma and those devotees on stage were all amazed at witnessing this tiny boy lovingly caress his mother’s shoulder and face. He helped her overcome her grief. Amma joyfully laughed in surprise at such a sight to see this small child consoling his own mother. Amma then held that child for another five minutes or so while giving darshan to a few other individuals…

Those of us who saw this simple act of kindness were filled with compassion for this tiny boy.

How many of us will come to console others in their grief and difficult times? This boy’s actions are a wonderful example of Amma’s message….” love and be kind to all”.

Jai Ma
Chidanand, Canada
30 dec 2006