IAM Meditation Class held at the CISF Head Quarters in New Delhi The IAM class started on a cold Delhi morning. The first day, all the Jawans came in their P.T. clothes – shorts and a tee shirt – but they seemed to be suffering from the cold so we asked them to come in […]
IAM Meditation classes conducted at Leh (Ladakh) for ITBP 9 Nov 2007 As we crossed Zozila Pass, we were struck by the sudden and sharp contrast in landscape – from the dazzlingly colorful Kashmir Valley, to the dry, barren and cold Ladakh (the second coldest inhabited place in the world). As a hub along the […]
Question 18: “What is your favorite Amma bhajan? Why?” – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
At around 1:45pm, while watching the last hour of Devi Bhava darshan, a few of the Brahmacharis appeared on stage carrying trays. Yes, it was ice cream! Little cups and little wooden spoons were passed out to everyone. Not surprisingly, there seemed to be an unusually large number of Brahmacharis appearing. Perhaps it was the timing of […]
“Did you get ice cream?” Tonight is the start of Diwali. While chatting with us in the Mandapam, Amma asked us if we all had ice-cream as part of the celebrations. (We hadn’t yet – it’s supposed to come tomorrow). “We are able to see you and talk to you – that itself is ice-cream,” […]
6 nov 2007, amritapuri today, Visrut is attracting the attention of the ashramites — the 2-day-old baby. yes, he was born in the ashram. every one adores him. yesterday he started walking of his own. he walked walked and walked. went out of his home, came to the front of the ashram. all the while […]
Question 17: “How do you usually deal with dangerous (or bothering) insects? Is it Ok to kill them?” – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
4 Nov 2007, Amritapuri During the satsang translations, we could see Amma leaning over to look intently at the laptop that was beside Her. She pointed at the screen a few times. All the Brs. who were gathered on stage started waving like little kids – hoping to get Her attention. After the puja, when […]
Question 16: “When did you get Amma’s darshan for the first time?” (Place, date and a brief two-sentence description) – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –