14 March 2011 Embracing the World has sent its first group of local volunteers from our Japan Center to Sendai—the major city nearest the epicenter of the earthquake, and hit hard by both the quake (Japan’s worst-ever) and the subsequent tsunami. At Amma’s request, the ETW representatives went to Sendai in order to study the […]
I remember a point in my life when I was about 20 when I realized that the laughter and innocent joy so often present through my youth was appearing less and less in my life. It seems like those days of magic and unlimited possibilities were far behind me. I remember with sadness that I […]
During the program in Ahmedabad, the Additional Chief Secretary Government of Gujarat, RM Patel took a few minutes to share his thoughts about Amma. “I have been working 33 years in government service. I heard about Amma five years ago. My new born granddaughter had a serious heart problem and the doctors told that the […]
Our accommodation at Tuticorin was in one of Amma’s new schools, still under construction. It was quite clean and comfortable. The local hardworking and sweet devotees provided a constant supply of chai and delicious, non-spicy meals for the Western palate. However, neither the electrical nor the water supply could cope with the demands of our […]
As the winters started to set in Delhi and the cold waves started to blow, the first thoughts which came to the mind of the devotees of the Delhi Ashram, was not to take out the warm clothes and cover themselves adequately, but that how those people, who live without even a shelter, leave alone […]
AYUDH Kenya, inspired by the Belgium youth, had the idea to start a waffle bake-sale on 24th December at the Westgate Mall, Nairobi. The main aim was to raise money for the Amma’s charitable projects. We were very lucky to have pulled the whole event off in two weeks. Arranging for a space at the […]
This happened a couple of weeks back. I was mentioning to some of my brothers at the ashram that in the 10 years since meeting Amma, She had not given me a fruit on any of the darshans that I had in all these years. More than mentioning it was a kind of complaining that […]
Oh mother appear on my tongue As a drop of honey, Then make my words honeydew Percolate deep into my each cell. Let me feel your sweetness intoxicate me, Be my thoughts filled with ecstasy of your image, May my poetry reflect your words? Imaging your simplicity, your simple deeds. Let me make my sinews […]
Your shoulder’s are.. Filled with love,the Blend of nourishment. I survive in the moments of your love.. My heart-aching Soul will plead you,will hold the support of your eyes… In the deep agony of this weeping creature.. I’ll keep adoring your feet.. I’ll ask for your pity, Will make my yearning utter strong.. By calling […]