Jan Kounen’s awestruck film follows the mahatma from one jampacked event to another, eavesdropping as she offers advice on everything from caring for a skin condition to the correct way to feed an elephant. (The elephant, unbelievably, looks ecstatic.) “Mr. Kounen, who is Dutch, wants everyone to share his captivation: watching the white-garbed faithful line […]
So, I, who am a Westerner, have been translating a Swami’s talks about Sri Shankaracharya’s commentary of the Gita in Malayalam to English for the Western devotees here. What? Yes, I think many people are surprised at this. Let me tell you a bit about how this began. Before Amma left the ashram for Her […]
I am proofing a book for my friend Laura,who met Amma in the eighties and told me that if I had any opportunity to see her I should. I went to Albuquerque June 26 to the Hyatt Regency, where Amma was giving darshan, and now I want to realize my dream since childhood of going […]
a new chappathi machine was installed in the ashram today. it started its seva by 4 pm this evening in our kitchen. you just need to feed the raw flour(mixed with water) to the machine. the machine will do the rest. — will flatten the ‘mav’ then cut into the shape of chappathi, carries it […]
I have found a mother i have found the greatest example on earth i have found hope and the true teaching and feeling of love. My life as changed since Amma hugged me, i feel so much love for her it fills me with love for the world and everyone around me. Nandi Amma Thank […]
As a woman who is devoted to service and dreams of the Great Goddess embracing our world with her soft, gentleness, melting away the sorrows and sufferings of all her children- I cry every time I witness the love, devotion and service that Amma radiates. She is truly an embodiment of the Mother and the […]
I saw Amma,s Picture in a magazine, titled Nova. It said Amma was coming to Fremantle in Perth. I did not know who Amma was,I had never heard of Amma, but I instinctively knew I had to go and see this Beautiful Lady. I am so happy I did. After being with Amma, and getting […]
I loved being with you during your visit to Perth Amma. Your love and devotion to all of Gods children is not only astounding but inspirational to all who come into contact with you. I am now ready and wanting to become a devotee. You not only have touched my heart but opened my inner […]
For the first time in my life had darshan of amma in Perth passenger ferry terminal after meditation. a unique experience of life. Even though I’m from Trivandrum had to wait so long in my life and that too in Perth to meet amma. Sreenath S Nair Perth, WA, Australia 2 April 2006