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Devi Bhava in Amritapuri
15 Oct 2007, Amritapuri Actually, it’s Devi Bhava in Holland, and earlier this evening, we were watching it through the webcast, but who would have known the difference? Well over a hundred Brahmacharis had gathered on the stage in the main hall to get their first glimpse of Amma since She left for the Europe/US tour last Wednesday. The Brahmacharinis were in the Temple. Even though Amma was thousands of miles away., there were moments when I felt as if we were in Holland with Her. The first moment came during the puja. Everyone on the stage in Amritapuri was…
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Q11: Why angry?
Question 11: “What are circumstances in which you get angry? Why?” – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – The purpose of this section is to help us reflect on our own, on common matters, and come to personal conclusions and convictions that bring us to spiritual teachings and principles… To give your answers online click on ‘Add comment’ and log in… If you are not a user yet, you simply would need to register in two easy steps. Please make your…
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language is a barrier
13 Oct 2007, Amritapuri arjun and his wife live in the ashram. it was last sunday when arjun and sampurna (from Austria) did the padapuja. amma had been giving darshan since 10.am. at the end of darshan at around 3.00 am their turn came to do the padapuja. i was by the side of amma helping them do the puja. there was no tension or hurry on arjun’s face. amma was also giving more time even though she was sitting there the whole day. they did abhishekam – pouring milk, curd, ghee, honey, water on amma’s holy feet. in fact…
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Krishna’s Face Changed
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 was talking and playing with him. The moments when we hear Amma play and talk to children are very memorable, and they often can be great teachings.This time Amma was asking a question to the child about Sri Krishna’s birthday.Amma said, ‘Tell them what you…
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Devi’s Various Forms and Vehicles
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 sits on. Ganesh, for his elephant proboscis, and such. Whereas Devi’s forms are varied and various in different regions and times! Her complexion is different, her sari colour is varied, her weapons and the number of arms also vary! Some forms have Devi with two…
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Q10: Your favorite flower?
Question 10: “What is your favorite flower? Why? What does it symbolize for you?” – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
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One Last Glimpse….
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 the 40 or so feet from the foot of the steps to the camper which had been waiting with the door opened. However, Amma opted for the car which was just in front. The car headed to the north gate – past the Temple and…
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Endless Show of Hands
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 of Brahmacharis had gathered next to Amma to help fill the plates. There were probably over 1000 people to be served. The plates were first passed to Amma, then out to everyone. When a plate had too little, Amma added more with Her bare hands.…
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Q9: Listen or Pray?
Question 9: “Should we listen to God more, or should we make Him listen to our heart’s prayers more?” – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
