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Thanksgiving in Attappadi
Thanksgiving is an American holiday that celebrates the survival of the Pilgrims (early European settlers of the North American continent). They had landed clueless in a strange land, halfway across the world from their origins and it was only through the generosity of their Native American neighbours that they could learn the skills, and be given the sustenance to thrive in this new environment. The Pilgrims invited the Native Americans to a joint feast and that is commemorated by the current holiday of Thanksgiving, when a festive meal of traditional dishes is shared with family and friends and all give…
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Guru, The Alchemist
Ma, obsessed with pride, I could barely bear Thy chide; Yet Thy motherly grace flowed so mild, When I was lost in sensual life so wild. Ma, obsessed with avarice, I could barely hear Thy advice; Leaving me to suffer an’ bear, To learn the lesson, ‘tis to forbear. Ma, obsessed with animosity, I could barely be up an’ obey; Thy kindliest words of love and service, Ma, forgive Thy child, bestial an’ rebellious. Ma, bless me to remove all my defects, As I chant Thy names, infinite an’ endless; Only Thou knowst what’s good an’ beneficent, Verily Thou art…
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Amrita SeRVe in Kolkata
Kalinagar is a small village about 25kms South of Kolkata. A typical Bengal village that can be reached only by walk or a two wheeler, or with the special grace of a three wheeled auto riksha driver. Miles before the village, as you take the right turn from the tarmac road you get to pass through the narrow strip of road with water bodies on either side. You ride on the boiled and drying paddy spreads on the cemented stretch of road. Innumerable water bodies in which flourish algae, hyacinths as well as ducks and fish; in which are sailing…
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Most Beautiful One
Oh! What a beautiful smile is yours Which removes all our agony Oh! What beautiful eyes are yours Which joins us in our sorrow and joy Oh! What a beautiful face is yours Which dispels the darkness within us Oh! What a beautiful walk is yours Which is so majestic Oh! What a beautiful feet is yours Which is worshiped by all Oh! Most beautiful one! Oh Amma! I surrender at your feet Let your smile make all the universe happy and peaceful…… – Pavitra. B
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What did you decide about selling tobacco?
Dharmendar Singh of Hadiabad village was quick to pick up Amma’s Teachings. He was dissuaded from selling tobacco in the tiny village. He stopped it the same day, in Amma’s Name. Amma’s children from Amritapuri were in Hadiabad, the village by the Mushar tol (Mushars are a community who are in dire need of evolution) in Ratanpur village of Ara-Bhojpur district of Bihar State. And we went round the village speaking about Amrita SeRve- the team Amma sends to serve the villagers in order to make them self reliant. This was my second visit here. Till date I had visited…
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Thank you Amrita
After successful medical camps in Nathipora, Zurimanz and Kulhama, the next medical camp was held at Lankreshi-pora. This village was badly hit with recent floods in kashmir. When our team entered primary school (were we had planned to conduct the medical camp), we saw that the school building was badly damaged and the children were sitting on ground – The classrooms without roofs. As we interacted with locals and the staff of school, there were lots of horrifying stories to hear. We started distributing medicines and supplements. Another adjoining school kids also came, We distributed health supplements and all essential…
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Mere Guruvadi Vani at Hof Herrenberg
Amma graciously consented to inaugurate the new hall at her German ashram, Hof Herrenberg. The hall was a converted training ring for horses and part of the floor remains dirt for the horses to continue to use. But a wooden balcony and temporary flooring for the dirt ring will make a venue for 2000 people and Amma’s programs can be held here in the future. Despite the fact that there was not even 24 hours between the last Devi Bhava of the Europe tour and Amma’s flight to immediately begin her program at her San Ramon, USA program, Amma wanted…
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Medical camp at Kulhama
Kulhama was where we did the medical camp on 18th November. This was our second time there. Being one of the severely flood affected area, we had decided long back that we will be sending some more medical aid to this place. An announcement was made early in the day in the local schools. The children as well as parents were informed that special supplements will be provided for children in addition to the medicines. As soon as our team led by Dr Yavar reached there, there was a huge line up of children. Seeing the smile on their innocent…
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Awakening
Sitting in darkness the stars bright above, the puja bell rings with chants of divine love. Wake up spirit don’t let your slumber fool you You are always awake Wake up! Nearby temples join in with their prayers Om lives in this atmosphere. Orange begins to arise fingering light beams across the sky, the palm of God’s hand brings a new day. Across the horizon the light expands, high mountains of white cloud fly eagles without sound. The Light illuminates the days work to be done. Remember Me always in each word, deed, and in fun. The glory is forever…
