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Q219: Source of Grace?
Question 219: Amma says: “The real source of Grace is within you.” How do you understand this? Please make your answer brief and clear (maximum 5 or 6 lines).
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Matha Sree Matha
When the great assembly aligned To embrace the eternal benevolence The prolonged longing for a “darshan” In an endless day and night All human beings on this earth- Men of letters or wealth, Rulers and the bureaucrats, People from common mass Every one with tears or pleasure; With sorrows or gratitude Lay surrendered in front of the Great Mother. by Jyothy
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In front of my Deity
Stood in front of my beloved Deity With a heavy heart I stood Not able to control my thoughts Not able to control my emotions…. Victory that I saw near Has gone too far from my vision Victory that I thought too easy Is it out of my reach? Doubts keep on creeping in my mind Past thoughts keep on beating my conscience Unable to bear the pain it causes Stood before my beloved Diety helplessly….. Oh God! Didn’t ask You precious things Didn’t yearn for name or fame Didn’t come to You for worldly things Can’t You bless me…
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Deck the Halls
Tonight is Christmas Eve and Amritapuri is filled with sights and sounds reflective of this Holiday Season. If you happened to be in the hall this afternoon, one could hear joyous songs coming from the stage, where devotees from all over the globe were practicing for this evening’s annual Xmas play. Or if you were in the canteen, you would see dozens of sevites putting the finishing touches on the Xmas cake that Amma will distribute tonight (Xmas Eve). The base of Amma’s home is beautifully decorated with a small Xmas tree filled with festive ornaments, including a small Nativity…
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Hands Stretched
Millions of hands stretched, to reach you from all the corners of the world. Some cry for help, some to touch you, Some to feel you. Everyone wants something. Some want your love, Some your fondle. All want your attention, a little sweet word from your mouth. Some want their tears wiped on your robe! Oh mother I love those smiling eyes of yours. May I squat near you always? Just to watch you in silence. May I feel my thoughts caressed, by the Grace of your look – by Sateeshan R
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Geetha Jayanthi day
Om Om Om When the days are darkened with the lusty thoughts of the mind, All the pomp of worldly shows, even the Sunlight looks so insipid, Lo! shattered by endless desires, with vices of envy, anger and greed, Worldly pleasures turn life fatal, they are no doubt dangerous indeed. Om Om Om When the days are darkened with the lusty thoughts of the mind, All the pomp of worldly shows, even the Sunlight looks so insipid, Wandered alone for Truth and Love, searching for the Effulgent God, Whose eminence and glory, all the sages ever sing as the one…
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Variety for Unity
Recently Amma gave a call in China to recognise and honour variety, instead of speaking of oneness vaguely. That is the way to harmonious living. Amma referred to the fact of how different nationalities, citizenship, colour, creed, languages, culture, age groups, etc are living in one home called Amritapuri for about 4 decades now. And now one can see innumerable instances of Amma, the propounder of One Truth, honouring the variety. ‘Take a single grain of rice from the cooking pot; it will tell if all the rice in the pot is cooked,’ says a proverb. Take any example from…
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Q218: Clear Mind?
Question 218: Amma says: “If we can make our own mind clear and bright, the world around us will soon follow suit.” How do you understand this? Please make your answer brief and clear (maximum 5 or 6 lines).
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My first darshan…
The first time I met Amma was after a 3.5 hour drive to Seattle. I had a severe migraine at the time, however I was determined to reach Her. I had a dream of Amma previously that made me intent to see Her. I dreamt I was coming off of a plane and was in the line of people walking down the aisle. I felt Her, and looked to my left. She smiled at me and looked in my eyes. She was walking with others to board the plane. I felt this deep connection to Her after the dream. When…
