Again Amma was greeted by the cheerful sound of Her children from the Parippally Orphanage. The whole front of the hall was teeming with little ones who are so full of enthusiasm when they come to Amritapuri to see their own Amma.

Jai Gopalaka Jay Hitakari
Arundu Cholluvan
Omkara Swararupini
Tirumukham Darshanam (Tamil)
Kannir Katalukal
Hail To Your Glory (English)
Gange Ginta Pavitralu (Kannada)
Shiva Shiva Hara Hara
Ambe Jagadambe

Somehow Amma’s voice was so clear and full of strength tonight. I mean that sometimes, because Amma has to speak day and night to devotees and disciples, Her voice really suffers and can at times rather hoarse. Tonight Her voice sounded to my ears like it was crystal clear. A little bit like I remember it being ten years ago.
After bhajans the Parippally children were again lined up waiting for Amma to come down the ramp. It so touching to see them trying to hold Amma’s hand and hug Her. They are a good symbol of us all, orphaned in this world, trying to return to the source.

Viswanath, Finland
4 Sep 06