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Pure Joy
Last night was a real party. Flamenco dance, Indian dance and Singing and in the end Amma led everyone in an ecstatic version of Mata Rani. She really brought the roof down this time. After wards there there was Payasam served as prasad as everyone went around hugging each other and wishing each other happy new year. I never stop being amazed at how vibrant and fun life around Amma is. I was no stranger to partying before coming to Amma, but I always feel that no where is such pure joy possible as around her. Amma’s new years message…
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Q102: 2009 Wishes?
Question 102: “What is your first personal wish for 2009? And your first wish for the world?” To post your answer, click on ‘Add Comment’. Please think well before you answer, and make your answer brief and clear.
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Prostration and chocolate
Yesterday as mother came up to the stage she was confronted by a little toddler who would not budge, so mother started prodding him in the back making him move towards the peetham. As she was doing so she was at once scolding him and telling him that if he would do prostrations to the crowd she would reward him with chocolate. The little imp was a tough case to crack though. No bribery or threats would make him move so eventually mother took him by the neck gently and made him touch his head to the ground and in…
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Christmas Shopping for Charity
Zurich, 22.12.08 In some countries, one could think Christmas is all about money. Switzerland is sure one of them. That’s why Amma’s children thought to make the best out of it an offered people to shop gifts for charities. Hot Chai, steaming Chestnuts, glittering Jewelry and colorful flags with the Amma-Logo… It was impossible to oversea the market-stall at the Christmas fair in the Swiss town Affoltern, which is close to Zurich. Who didn’t stop because of the scent of spiced chai or delicious wafers, sure stopped because of Anatole’s music? The 8-year-old boy amazed each and everyone with his…
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Q101: Spiritual 2008?
Question 101: “Looking back at the year 2008, to what extent do you feel that you used it positively to move forward on your spiritual path?” To post your answer, click on ‘Add Comment’. Please think well before you answer, and make your answer brief and clear.
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Lively Bhajans
Amma sang a nice set of lively bhajans tonight. There were many children present on the stage which is always nice, providing they don’t get too wild. Amma turns to look at the children every now and then to see what they are up to, and then it’s possible to catch her beautiful smile. Yamuna Tira Vihara Agamanta Porule Durgge I Dhare Kannilenkilum (Telugu) Anandadhamam Annai Entra Sontama O Meri Pyari Maiyya 26.12.2008 Vishwanath
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Lila Atbhut
Tonight’s bhajans were beautiful and energetic beyond comparison – One of those evenings when you really appreciate the fact that you are present. The newer song Lila Atbhuta caused some problems for the musicians but which Amma beautifully straightened out. Karuna Nir Katale always stands out and never fails to inspire. Songs for the night were: Sundar Hai Nayana Karuna Nir Katale Muka Hridaya Lila Atbhuta Divya Om Namah Shivaya Kalkal Nadunka Mat Bhavani Mahesi Ambe 22.12.2008 Vishwanath
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Q100: Christmas times?
Question 100: “How are you experiencing this Christmas period? A time to exchange gifts and enjoy nice decoration and colors, or a time to reflect on Jesus’s message of humility, self-sacrifice and love towards others?” To post your answer, click on ‘Add Comment’. Please think well before you answer, and make your answer brief and clear.
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Landing of a desire
When I had a deep desire to give water to the ashramite with wings (the eagle), I didn’t know what was in store for me. The other day I’d seen some Brahmacharis giving water to our friend (who is a nightmare for some since he / she snatches food from their plates). I thought then I should also feed it one day. So today morning I was asking one Brahmachari when and how I could do this. He said when the eagle comes and sits in its usual place by the side of the dining hall I could feed it.…
