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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Question 73: “In 3 words: what is your definition for “Life”? Do you succeed in living in tune with this definition?” – To post your answer, click on ‘Add Comment’. If you are not yet registered and therefore don’t have access to post your answers and comments, simply follow the two easy steps after clicking […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Question 72: “What is the one thing that you regret having done (or not having done) in your life?” – To post your answer, click on ‘Add Comment’. If you are not yet registered and therefore don’t have access to post your answers and comments, simply follow the two easy steps after clicking on ‘Add […]
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 […]