Oct. 13, 2007, Amritapuri This incident happened some time ago, but I was meaning to write about it and only now had the motivation to do so. Around the time before Amma’s 54th birthday, I was sitting near Amma while She was giving darshan on the stage. One small boy was near Amma, and Amma […]
While all the god-forms have some fixity about their forms, Devi’s has more variables. Shiva, wherever he is, has some definite description, like the trident, ash-smear, matted locks etc. Vishnu is known by conch and wheel, mace and lotus held in each of his four hands. Brahma for his four heads and the lotus he […]
Question 10: “What is your favorite flower? Why? What does it symbolize for you?” – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
10 October 2007, Amritapuri Amma came out of Her room around 11:15pm this evening. Devotees had gathered – many had been waiting for the past few hours – for one last glimpse of the Divine Mother before She departed for Her European and US Tour. It took only about 30 seconds for Amma to walk […]
10 October 2007, Amritapuri This afternoon, around 4pm, Amma came out to the Temple for one last time before leaving for Europe. Amma talked briefly, joking, laughing. After singing Bhajore Bhajor Krishna Hari Ram, Amma asked for Prasad to be brought to the hall so she could distribute to everyone in the Temple. A number […]
Question 9: “Should we listen to God more, or should we make Him listen to our heart’s prayers more?” – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
It is the time of Amma’s birthday again, and I often have the urge at this time to tell my story. Because this is the time of year when I first heard of Amma, nine years ago. And yet I never have told it, probably because I didn’t think the story worth telling. But that […]
Hectic preparation was going on for Amma’s 54th birthday celebrations. As more than one hundred thousand people were expected, building the big tent started more than a few weeks ago. As the day neared many devotees from far and near poured in in order to do seva. Days and nights were spent on the site. […]
Question 8: “What is your favorite animal? Why? What qualities do you see in it?” – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –