14 Nov 2008 Guwahati, Assam The Central Reserve Police Force(CRPF) is the largest paramilitary force in the world. We were invited to conduct Integrated Amrita Meditation Technique classes for the CRPF personnel in the north east sector. Just as we had finished making the final preparations to depart to Guwahati – we were informed of […]
The first day program at Dearborn, Michigan started on Sunday, November 30th evening. Amma and Br. Dayamrita Chaitanya gave satsangs. Here is a list of bhajans from tonight’s program: Dayakaro Tum Sundar Hai Nayana Tere Atbhuta Charitre Durge I Dhare Gilidu Bare Vilvathal Archittom Kuriyani Kanniru We are all beads Mat Bhavani Mahesi Ambe – […]
1 dec 2008, amritpauri when i heard about the jupiter, venus and the crescent moon in san ramon, i had a small desire to see that. and lo! today it was seen above the amritapuri ashram buildings. the venus on the left the jupiter on the right and the crescent moon below. it was like […]
29 November 2008 San Ramon Dawn gave way to sunshine as Amma continued to give darshan through the morning. Dozens if not nearly a hundred people were standing outside the hall waiting for the first rayso of the sun to clear the hilltops to the east. A blissful serenity has befallen MA Center. As the […]
29 November 2008 San Ramon Swamji was singing Jai Jai Satguru when the curtains opened at 9:10pm. Amma was absolutely stunning in a sky blue sari. Her face was beaming – a very peaceful and content beam. Swamini waived the camphor flame while we all sang Arati and darshan began. Those who ventured down to […]
There is something very special about birds. Some of them so tiny, yet how they live beautiful lives! Singing glories, always singing glories. Always with the vast sky and the rest of the Nature. Wordsworth asks the Cuckoo, “Are you a bird or a wandering voice?” Near Kalari: There is a kind of tiny bird […]
That morning I was late by more than half an hour to go to unlock and open the terrace door of the E Building. Many things could have happened: I would have come across many frowning faces, or would have heard sneering words…. But none of them happened. They didn’t seem to mind the delay. […]
27 November 2008 San Ramon The second day of retreat in San Ramon fell on Thanksgiving. A day to give thanks for life, for food, for good health, for friends, family, and our livelihoods. But what a wonderful way to give thanks! How blessed are we to have Amma in our lives and to be […]
26 November 2008 San Ramon The San Ramon Retreat began. During the day, a light steady rain fell – which was badly needed – but which made things a bit messy around the Ashram. Many of us quickly found out that our sneakers or shoes had previously-unnoticed holes which were now making our socks and […]