A lot of new bhajans tonight, I was feeling tired and sleepy and then suddenly Amma began to sing one of the old songs : “Albhuta Charitre Amara Vandite” ” O Thou to whom the celestials bow down, whose tale is wonderful, grant us the strength to be devoted to Thy feet – We offer […]
Returning to Amritapuri after a gap of three years; how would it be? Would it have changed beyond all recognition? I had heard stories of tight security, going through airport-style detectors to get into the darshan hall. Would I feel at home? Would I get a chance to get near Amma? As I entered the […]
Jan Kounen’s awestruck film follows the mahatma from one jampacked event to another, eavesdropping as she offers advice on everything from caring for a skin condition to the correct way to feed an elephant. (The elephant, unbelievably, looks ecstatic.) “Mr. Kounen, who is Dutch, wants everyone to share his captivation: watching the white-garbed faithful line […]
So, I, who am a Westerner, have been translating a Swami’s talks about Sri Shankaracharya’s commentary of the Gita in Malayalam to English for the Western devotees here. What? Yes, I think many people are surprised at this. Let me tell you a bit about how this began. Before Amma left the ashram for Her […]
I am proofing a book for my friend Laura,who met Amma in the eighties and told me that if I had any opportunity to see her I should. I went to Albuquerque June 26 to the Hyatt Regency, where Amma was giving darshan, and now I want to realize my dream since childhood of going […]
a new chappathi machine was installed in the ashram today. it started its seva by 4 pm this evening in our kitchen. you just need to feed the raw flour(mixed with water) to the machine. the machine will do the rest. — will flatten the ‘mav’ then cut into the shape of chappathi, carries it […]
I have found a mother i have found the greatest example on earth i have found hope and the true teaching and feeling of love. My life as changed since Amma hugged me, i feel so much love for her it fills me with love for the world and everyone around me. Nandi Amma Thank […]
As a woman who is devoted to service and dreams of the Great Goddess embracing our world with her soft, gentleness, melting away the sorrows and sufferings of all her children- I cry every time I witness the love, devotion and service that Amma radiates. She is truly an embodiment of the Mother and the […]
I saw Amma,s Picture in a magazine, titled Nova. It said Amma was coming to Fremantle in Perth. I did not know who Amma was,I had never heard of Amma, but I instinctively knew I had to go and see this Beautiful Lady. I am so happy I did. After being with Amma, and getting […]