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Hugger of Unlimited Capacity
By APRIL DEMBOSKY Published: July 10, 2008 Mata Amritanandamayi, 54, known to her followers as Amma, or Mother, has hugged 27 million people so far. A native of India, Amma is now on a three-day hugathon in New York. see the link Ozier Muhammad/The New York Times Tour of Embraces Makes a Stop in Manhattan The line started outside on 34th Street, entered the lobby and snaked up the stairs to the balcony. It veered left at the aisle, then downstairs again to the rear orchestra section. “Stay to the right-hand side,” one of the line controllers said, kindly…
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NY Bhajans 2
New York, Wednesday, July 9th, 2008 Here is a list of bhajans from today’s program: He Gananayaka Siddivinayaka (Marathi) – New Sri Krishna Saranam Mama Senthalir Padam Chindichu (Malayalam) Meri Jhoppidi De (Punjabi) – New Amma Amma Ena Unnai (Tamil) – New Om Namah Shivaya Mat Bhavani Mahesi Ambe (Hindi) – New Sudhakar
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NY Bhajans
New York, Tuesday, July 8th, 2008 There was lot of crowd for today’s program in New York. Here is a list of bhajans from today’s program: Dayakaro Tum (Hindi) – New Sundar Hai Nayana Tere (Hindi) – New Vilichal Vili Kelkan (Malayalam) Vilvattal Archittom (Tamil) – New Kuriyani Kanniru (Telugu) – New Durge I Dhare Gilidu Bare (Kannada) – New Hail to your Glory (Spanish) Jai Jai Janani Jai Ho Teri (Hindi) Sudhakar
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Chicago Devibhaa
Chicago, Sunday, July 6th, 2008 – Devi Bhava Devi Bhava started at 7 PM with Amma’s satsang followed by an Atma Puja. Amma started giving darshan at around 9 PM. Amma was wearing a beautiful, violet saree. Whenever Amma wears a saree in a blue shade, She reminds us of Krishna! At the end of Devi Bhava, there were some Weddings, Annaprasana (first solid food feeding ceremony for babies) and Vidyarambam (writing initiation) ceremonies. Towards the final few upbeat bhajans during Devi Bhava, a boy named Ekanth danced to the delight of everyone, especially Amma! Devi Bhava ended at around…
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Chicago Bhajans
Chicago, Saturday, July 5th, 2008 Here is a list of bhajans from today’s program: Dayakaro Tum (Hindi) – New Sundar Hai Nayana Tere (Hindi) – New Anandadhamamam Ninnilettanen (new Malayalam Bhajan from new song sheet) Vilvattal Archittom (Tamil) – New Ame Ma Maiya (Gujarathi) Kuriyani Kanniru (Telugu) – New Ammana Divya (Kannada) – New Meri Jhoppidi De (Punjabi) – New Mat Bhavani Mahesi Ambe (Hindi) – New Sudhakar
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Hugging Saint embraces New York City
‘Hugging Saint’ embraces New York City BY JENNY MERKIN, DAILY NEWS WRITER New York Daily News Wednesday, July 9th 2008, 4:00 AM Amma, whose given name is Mata Amritanandamayi, has been hugging people for nearly 30 years. Amma’s back – and not a moment too soon. New Yorkers lined up by the hundreds Tuesday for the warm embrace of the spiritual leader they lovingly call the “Hugging Saint.” And with the heat stifling, gas prices rising and the economy tanking, who doesn’t need a hug? “Her hug is not an ordinary hug,” said Ila Campbell, 51, of South Manor, Long…
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The Lamp of my Life
Many times have I found myself wondering ‘why me’?? I really mean it … but ‘why me’?? There are a million souls in this universe and still why did I happen to be the ‘CHOSEN ONE’?? I am not sure if there’s someone existing in the name of god, but I definitely believe in DA POWER, which I call MY GOD, the power so powerful, that can heal, revitalize and rejuvenate a living soul. I don know how many in this world have experienced this aura of positive energy, I really don’t care even if none has ..but I truly…
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Q68: Money?
Question 68: “What is the importance of money in your life?“ – To post your answer, click on ‘Add Comment’. Please make your answer brief and clear.
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One hug at a time
Spiritual leader spreads message one hug at a time Daily Herald.com By Melissa Jenco | Daily Herald Staff Writer Published: 7/6/2008 12:03 AM Thousands flocked to Lombard Saturday to feel the power of a single embrace. Humanitarian and spiritual leader Mata Amritanandamayi of India, also known as Amma, spent hours giving out her signature hugs to those who knelt before her. Some went to her Saturday with specific concerns they hoped she could ease for them. Others said they simply wanted to feel the sense of peace that comes from her touch. Shirley Bremer of Wilmette has visited Amritanandamayi for…
