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Looking forward
Spending time with people who are enthusiastic and committed to bring positive change to the world is really refreshing. The topic ‘The Future in Our Hands’ was very well explored; practical tips and inspiration encouraged all to grab the future with both hands and to be the change we want to see. The gathering of people from all over Europe created a very diverse network, a nesting bed for ideas and great future Europe-wide plans. It was a very exciting experience; AYUDH’s potential to reach out and bring positive change to our world became more apparent with every second. Being…
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Q74: What is Death?
Question 74: “What is your belief about “Death”? To what extend do you succeed in living in harmony with this belief?” – 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 Comment’ (First, click on ‘logged in’, then on ‘Register’). We are looking forward for your contribution! Remember to make your answers brief and clear.
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The Servant of Lord Muruga
The Servant of Lord Muruga – Pithukuli Murugadas Tonight’s bhajans were something special in several ways. As Amma arrived on stage there was an elderly sagely looking man waiting for her there. Many might have been wondering who this person was. He was no other than the great bhakta, composer and singer Pithukuli Murugadas. For those who don’t know, he is a living legend in Tamil Nadu and beyond. He was born in 1920 as Balasubramaniam and showed great devotion towards God from a very young age onwards. When he was 15 years old he took part in some anti…
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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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Q73: Life in 3 words?
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 on ‘Add Comment’ (First, clicking on ‘logged in’, then on ‘Register’). We are looking forward for your contribution! Remember to make your answers brief and clear.
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Beginning of the new season
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 monsoon rains are still present cooling everything down significantly. In other words, a perfect beginning for a new season with Amma in Amritapuri. Tonight Amma sang as follows: Kuch Na Le Nin Ormakal Matram Kannane Kanan Ram Ram Bolo Chintakalkantyam Nirajanam New Song Om Namah…
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Tuning back in
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 I did was to go to sleep in the dorm that’s in the temple, since Amritapuri is so holy that even while sleeping the vibrations enter deep into you. This then helps one to re-attune to the energy present here. Even in my sleep I…
