The tune of every word seemed leading us to do better for ourselves and the world. Through her simple words, Amma insisted that we go ahead in our Sadhana. Amma’s concern was that of the Mother- a loving mom who has sent her only child abroad for doctoral research.

Nature, man’s best teacher and guide, Works incessantly on each of us, To teach us the eternal laws of truth The laws of Dharma we must abide Realise this and be vigilant, Through alertness you will be transformed For nature continues to teach you Until you have learnt the lesson meant for you It is […]

Li’l you and li’l I Floating in the sky Of the vast universe With its empty space. Bless us O! tiny mother earth We, thy helpless toys seeking light Who revolve along with you Round the Sun tied to his might Li’l you and li’l I Floating in the sky Of the vast universe With […]

When the skies thundered and sparked, And the heavens poured to their hearts content The water trickling and spraying on my tear-drained face Drenched in self-sympathy and remorse, Feeling the heaviness swelling in my heart , I thought,  Life ! its just not fair on me! Life is not fair on me, had I thought? […]

Oh! Kali,  you are hiding in the greenness of  trees , in the fragrance of flowers merged in the  brown earth holding your children close I see you in the pure white  falling snow, in the new beginnings of  the misty mornings.. you come around in  the warm rays of the morning sun, floating in […]

Mother make me Lose to you, For That would be my Victory, What would be my Triumph If I have not surrendered to you? I still remember when I First met you, Though you have known me since long, How could I forget the twinkle In your eyes When u held me close and said, […]

17 May 2009, Amritapuri Yesterday was a festival. Amma’s US tour starts in a two days and Amma had called all to the swimming pool. She had just finished days of continuous Darshan spending time day and night to talk, console and uplift her many children. Amma’s Darshan is so special for the Ashramites and […]

Tonight’s bhajans were most likely the last of the season as Amma will be departing for her next tour tomorrow. And what a treat those bhajans were. Amma came half an hour earlier than usual and caught most people by surprise. After she had seated herself people were still pouring into the hall from all […]

Suddenly around midnight Amma surprised everyone by coming out to swim! The usual fun and games followed: Amma pushing everyone into the pool, coming up with funny stories, singing bhajans etc. Earlier Amma came for bhajans in between receiving ashramites in her room. She sang the following bhajans: Dayakaro Tum Hi Viraha Ki Badal Vedambike […]