In the shrilling cool dark night, The orphaned baby loved to be covered by mere torn rugs. With the dawn of warmth Sun’s light Almost naked baby walked towards Thee covered in worn rags. There was a healing aura around him. Someone whispered the wonder word “AMMA” in his ear. And said, Thou art a […]

A bit less than a year ago, Amritapuri was welcoming 6 new special residents: the miniature indigenous cows from two endangered breeds in India, the Vichoor Cow and the Kasargod Dwarf. The very species that Krishna once played with and made so dear to his heart… (Read about their arrival) Since then, the 4 adults […]

Question 200: Amma says: “Only by giving do we truly receive.” How do you understand this? Please make your answer brief and clear (maximum 5 or 6 lines).

Swimming in the river of Your Love I realized dear Amma You are with me whenever I need Be it near or far away Seeing the birds fly in the sky Watching the fish swim in the sea Wherever I look, dear Amma In all I find Thee You are the only hope in my […]

Libations to Thy Form, the enchanting beauty indescribable, With the holiest waters of Ganges that flow in dainty ways. Libations to Thy Form, the enchanting beauty indescribable, With the holiest ghee of cows, that bubble up ripples of joys. Libations to Thy Form, the enchanting beauty indescribable, With the holiest honey of bees that bumble […]

Her heart sings. Mind merges, into heart beats. There she remains, grabbing each soul. sparks n’ spins each cell; dancing Into ecstasy. Singer, song, n’ rhythm, seeps into minds, percolates all around. Every one sits in trance. She enters into each mind. In sounds of love, as music of grace, flushing mundane thoughts out, by […]

Question 199: Amma says: “Spirituality is all about feeling and participating in the problems and pains of others.” How do you understand this? Please make your answer brief and clear (maximum 5 or 6 lines).

With a lot of worldly sorrow bruised spirits, we just flock in together one by one. Hear you talk to us in silence, by holding each one closer to your heart. We hear your heart beats, sounding empathy to each being. In there, rests in your compassion, each and every galaxy of the universe. Every […]

Question 198: “Amma says: Always be open like a child. Only then will you be able to keep learning and growing.” How do you understand this?” Please make your answer brief and clear (maximum 5 or 6 lines).