26 Sep 2008 This morning in the ashrams Hatha Yoga class, we practiced an advanced asana called “Hanuman Asana”. Hanuman was the chief of the ape-army who helped rescue Sita, the divine spouse of Sri Rama, from her prison in Sri Lanka. The teacher explained to us that the posture was named after Hanuman because, […]
Starting to make a difference – AYUDH meets in Amritapuri August in Amritapuri provides a time for new friends and old friends reuniting. This gathering together of people undoubtedly created a sense of unity within the youth and some projects arose. The first of which was the Amrita Vidyalam Garden Project. The plants are flourishing […]
How did this all start? Let’s see. Now we’re preparing for Amma’s 55th birthday, and there are many new activities that are going to be launched by the Math. An interesting thing that is going to be released has been in the works for almost two years, and I have to admit I doubted that […]
20 Sep 2008, Amritapuri Yesterday night, at the very end of the evening bahajns Amma sang a heart-stirring version of “He Amba”. When she told the musicians on stage about her choice of the song they exchanged glances and smiled at each other. They must have thought to themselves: Amma, who has a repertoire of […]
I wanted to write about this; but forgot. Today when i saw him again, i am reminded. So here it is… He has been coming to Amma for a long time. This time he is here with his family. It was really surprising when they came for the padapuja. What is the surprise? So many […]
9 Sep 2008 Amma sang such a beautiful set of bhajans again tonight. It is so nice to watch her when she gets really immersed in the songs and is clearly enjoying herself. Yadupati Manahari Vannalum Ambike Ente Kannunir Anbennum Sollukku Ichchamayi Vedambike Jis Hal Me Om Namah Shivaya Jai Jai Jai Durga Maharani I […]
8 Sep 2008, Amritapuri Tonight’s bhajans were really heartfelt especially when Amma was singing the older songs like Kalina Kanan, which always seems to take her away into realms of bliss. I’ve always liked Maheshwari Rajajeshwari, which Amma does not sing so often these days. A very special set of songs tonight: Hare Kesava Govinda […]
6 Sep 2008, Amritapuri Amma has been feeding both elephants in front of her house last Mon, Tue and Friday after Bhajans. Such a sight.. how they stand in front of the hut, and all the trees there. I watched from above, front of my room, how Amma interacted with them. So beautiful. They both […]
It was evening on Tuesday (02/09/2008) when Amma fed Ram and Lakshmi, the blessed elephants of the ashram. As the naughty Ram gets the first chance to be served by Amma, he feels joyous and doesn’t let the food slip from Amma’s hands. When Amma playfully rotates the sweets in Her hands, we can feel […]