Category: Meditation
Sharing experience of taking IAM meditation classes
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With children in Guam
31 Jan 2009, Guam Island During my stay in Guam, we took a group of children for a nature hike, in order to give them a chance to bond with Mother Nature and value the many blessings that She always showers on us. The name of the place was “Shark’s Hole”, which is a hidden beach about a 1 hour hike from any roads. Only local residents know about this place, but we were fortunate enough to have such a guide. While walking the 1 hour, we encouraged the children to appreciate the beauty and splendor of nature, as well…
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Flying with OM
3 -4 Jan 2009, Trivandrum IAM classes were conducted for the CISF (Central Industrial Security Force) personnel stationed at the Trivandrum International Airport. The total number of participants exceeded 150. All the Officers including the Commamdant actively participated in the classes. The peronnel stationed there have to deal with a lot of physical and emotional stress due to tough working and living conditions over an extended length of time. By the time we finished the class, we could see the change in their expressions. At the end of the first class, the officials were so enthususiastic and impressed with the…
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India and Israel becoming one
6 Dec 2008, Tel Aviv, Israel A 4 day program that was held in Israel was concluded with an Integrated Amrita Meditation retreat by Brahmachari Shubamrita accompanied by Nath. The 1st program was held in Tel Aviv. On that night Tel Aviv was quiet as in the morning there was an alert for terrorist attacks, so the city was half closed. On all people mind there were tragic events of the terror attacks in Mumbai, an attack that mutual both countries with a sad outcome. This did not prevent from people to attend, and the hall was full. From there…
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The ‘technique’ of hope
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 distressing news that the city of Guwahati had been rocked by serial explosions – claiming nearly a hundred innocent lives. Though we were offered the option of postponing the classes, we decided that Amma’s message was all the more required in the prevailing scenario,…
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Chocolates for Meditation
There have been a series of IAM meditation classes here in Amritapuri – even for the children. It was the first time I was taking a class for children in Amritapuri. There were children from all over. Some serious and some…. – You Know! It was so beautiful to watch all the children and how Amma was so deep rooted in them. But thought that was the case – before the actual meditation we all sat with eyes closed and imagined that Amma was there right in front of us and She held a chocolate in Her hand. So obviously…
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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 of sacred mantras bestow it a sanctimonious ambience. Sikkim has a very strong Tibetan influence – as it has been in close contact with it for many centuries. It even has an Institute of Tibetology. A large number of Tibetan refugees have made Sikkim their…
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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 Motherland’s call Shouldering such an onerous task So that his brothers may bask In sunshine – across this glorious land & as free citizens they can stand Does somebody care? – he knows not He manages with what he’s got – A picture – of…
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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 Narkatiaganj, Barauni (Bihar) and Jalpaiguri (West Bengal). We received an enthusiastic response from over hundred young recruits and trainees who attended the classes at every place. The question and answer sessions were always fun as they were really receptive – and actively curious to know…
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Army Camp at Raiwala
In between Haridwar and Rishikesh is the little town of Raiwala. Surrounded by the forests of the Rajaji National Park, it is quiet and serene. When we got down from our train there we found an army officer standing with a placard bearing our name and to our surprise he spoke to us in Malayalam! Raiwala is home to a section of the artillery – most of the units which are stationed there are from the south, so we found lots of Malayalees there. A unit from Punjab was also stationed there. In almost all the classes, there were people…