Author: Amrita
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IAM in Sikkim
To cross into Sikkim, you’ll be subjected to identification checks, almost as if you are crossing an international border. As we moved in, it was indeed like stepping nto a different country, maybe even a different era. The winding roads alongside the gushing Teesta river was a magnificent sight. Large monasteries and constant chanting
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Atop the Icy Peaks
Braving the cold and icy breeze Where even time seems to freeze This lonely sentry stands guard On this frozen terrain so hard There seems no way to brace Against icy winds lashing his face No place to hide, no place to rest Nature torments this unwelcome guest There the sentry stands tall Answering his
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IAM in Bihar
IAM Classes were conducted for the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) on the Indo-Nepal border in Bihar. The SSB is entrusted with the task of safeguarding some very tough terrains in the high Himalayas (Nepal and Bhutan borders), and are also deployed in the fight against Naxal terrorism. Classes were conducted at SSB Training Centers at
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Beginning of the new season
The ashram is slowly filling with devotees from around the world. It still however fairly quiet and probably the crowd will double in the coming week. Also tomorrow and the day after the public darshan will most likely be very large. The bhajans are flowing again bringing upliftment and happiness to everyone gathered . The
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Tuning back in
I returned to Amritapuri from Europe last night. At first it’s always a bit overwhelming to be back. The system goes into a slight shock since this place is something so different from other places in the world and parts of the mind and body don’t quite know how to react. The first sadhana that
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Ashram in Toronto
Om Nama Shivaya. I would like to share this with readers of the website. Amma visited the Canadian Ashram prior to the public program and retreat. What a wonderful treat Canadians had when Amma arrived in Canada on July 19, 2008. Amma arrived on Canadian soil at approximately 9p.m. At about 10pm, Her car drew
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The Divine Caravan
27 July 2008 The clock was at quarter past eight and my heart started pounding faster than usual. The clouds gathered above Kerala’s capital – Trivandrum and started raining. The mind was silently repeating the childhood prayer ‘rain rain go away’ and as though an answer to the innocent prayer the rain stopped! As the
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the bell will ring 3 times
26 jul 2008 amma is coming tomorrow. since one week people were coming to the ashram – either they have been on tour with amma, or working in other centers, or coming to see amma from their homes. when people see each other, they exchange hugs, warm words, asking about their travel, sadhana for the
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Ammazing tour
Toronto, Canada Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008 – Devi Bhava Devi Bhava started at 7 PM with Amma’s satsang followed by an Atma Puja. Amma started giving darshan at around 9 PM. Amma was wearing a beautiful, Magenta saree. At the end of Devi Bhava, we were fortunate to see two Pada Pujas performed by local