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This area needs Amma’s influence
It’s almost a year that I did not see Amma. Miss her presence a lot, on a daily basis… In this year we tried here in Israel to get more people aware of Amma’s way & message. We had Shubamrita visit here & enjoyed a lot. The Jewish New Year is tomorrow. On this year this country & its people had a lot of suffering, as well as the neighboring countries. On the Bhajans list for the birthday celebration we added the song “O Lord of Vrindavan” singing “when will you come…” I hope that we will be able to…
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Singing with / for Amma
The evening bhajans have been the highlight of both my stays in Amritapuri. When She sings, it seems that Amma reveals a little more of what She truly is and there is an overwhelming sense of being in the presence of the divine. It crossed my mind one day that it would be a great honour to sing bhajans for Amma, as many of Her children do during the long hours she spends giving darshan. I dismissed the idea, since I would only be staying at the ashram for three weeks and in any case, I am not such a…
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Stream of devotees
Tonight Amma continued giving darshan throughout the bhajans, since there were so many devotees and students from her different institutions. Swami Amritatmanandaji sang a powerful set. So many people arrived today and are still arriving. Outside my window there is a stream of people along with parked cars and busses. It doesn’t look like tomorrow will be a quiet day with just Amma and the ashramites. Vishwanath 21 Sep 2006
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Swirling into the Light
Yesterday, as usual, I was doing my IAM on the roof of the ‘S’ flats. After I finished, I remained there to watch the sunset while Amma sang bhajans in the hall below. There is this flood light at the edge of the roof. For the past few nights, I have been taking quite an interest in watching the bugs that start swirling around the light as it gets darker. Since I had my camera with me, I decided to try to take some photos. With Amma’s Grace, and many different settings I was able to capture a few nice…
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Black Beauty
Yesterday, a new baby calf was born in the Ashram cowshed. Lakshman, one of the ‘Gopals’ taking care of the cows of Amritapuri, was there. He took the newborn and caressed it like a little kitten. Dhyanamrita
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Unparalleled selflessness
After giving darshan all day and even holding a question and answer session for a batch of students Amma came directly for bhajans at 6.30 pm. She walked on to the stage her sari stained with the make up, sweat and tears of the devotees, but still looking vibrant as always. Again we were blessed with bhajans that lasted longer than usual. With anybody else you would imagine that after such a day, one would at least sing a few songs less and take some rest instead. But with Mother it is never like that. Sometimes, at least for me,…
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Come, sign up for Seva
As one of the Seva Coordinators, my task is to sign up Western visitors and residents for various positions needed to keep the Ashram running. On any given day, these can range from veggie chopping, to cleaning the toilets, to trash removal, to sweeping the path Amma walks each night from her room to the Bhajan hall. With Amma’s 53rd birthday just over a week away, there will be lots of additional work needed. Which means we have to start organizing and planning now. So tomorrow, the signs go up inviting everyone first to a general orientation meeting, then to…
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Long bhajans
Tonight Amma came down for the bhajans already at 6.30 pm, half an hour earlier than usual and continued right past 8 o’clock. She sang 11 songs all in all: Jai Ganesh Jai Ekadanta (Hindi) Sri Krishna Saranam Vilical Vili Kelkkan Karala Mala (Shyam Radhe Bolo) Parasahasra Hridayangalil Andela Ravali Adugula (Telugu) Virahatti Patarunnen Om Namah Shivaya Lord Of Vrindavan Om Hari Om (Tamil) Jinki Karuna Hai Apar (Hindi) Amma was giving instructions left and right on how to keep the new song Andela Ravali going, which seemed like it would topple any moment – a very beautiful song otherwise,…
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Luv in Vallikkavu
I decided to go to the concret seva at the Amrita Setu and take some shots to put up on the website. The work was in full swing. I shot some pics. Seeing the work and enthusiasm of the people, there was an irresistible pull. I switched off my camera, hung it around my neck, took the shovel and started off. I felt like becoming brick in the bridge of compassion of Amma. The bridge is Amma’s compassion for the villagers. Most of the newcomer Brahmacharis and devotees were wondering… ‘How come he is doing it so fast and efficiently?’…
