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With Bhramari in the French Ashram
After the mammoth Devi Bhava in Paris, Amma and the tour group journeyed to the French ashram to spend the night. The ashram is located in a 14th Century fortified farmhouse complete with defense towers and moat (now a duck pond). After some delicious refreshments, many of us were ready for a tour of gardens,
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The “Great Expander” in Munich
When Amma danced out of the hall the last day, we expected that would be the dance experience in Munich. How wrong we were! Amma called the Munich devotees and staff to gather at an organizer’s house the night before we left for Paris. A tent had been set up outside the full glass windows
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On Vijaya Dasami Day
O! Mother of eternal pure love and light, I was passing through dark lanes of night, Resembling an unnoticed new-moon day With dark clouded sky, and a stormy way Frightened I called out , “MA” in dismay. O! Mother of eternal pure love and light, I was passing through dark lanes of night, Resembling the
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Comings and Goings in Munich
One of the joys of the Europe tour is the glimpses of the unique and beautiful culture of each country. Each country has its unique way of welcoming Amma. Munich is always one of the most stunning. In Munich, Amma stays in a room on the second story of the venue and comes and goes
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MOTHER – A GIFT
Yes she is a gift to this world. Her breathe refreshes breeze. Her sound becomes a chant. Her words turn into melody. She becomes a devotional song. When she humbles it is a prayer. Her eyes wake up sun and moon. Stars shine on her forehead. Her love binds humanity into one, as colourful beads
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Breaking down the walls with Amma in Berlin
Berlin- The Europe Tour 2012 started in Berlin, a city of deep historical and cultural roots and associations. For many years, the Berliners came to Amma, asking her in heartfelt and humorous ways to come to their city. (news) One memorable year, a six footer dressed as a bear danced up to Amma during darshan
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Q215: Scissors or needle?
Question 215: Amma says: “The mind, like scissors, cuts and divides. The heart, like a needle, joins and unites. Be careful not to overuse the scissors!” To what extent do you feel that you succeed in this? Please make your answer brief and clear (maximum 5 or 6 lines).
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Next bout of Grace
This Amma season in Amritapuri was much more than what i wrote last time. Last Tuesday, from the memorable quick darshan, in which Amma didn’t miss to see each one in the eye and whisper our exclusive love code word in our ears, up to the Prasad distribution was one flow of the grace. Next
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Her Divinity
Amritapuri – Tuesday, 2 October 2012 Recently i heard a devotee from Delhi saying, “Amma should show Her divinity, She should manifest Her Divine Form… Like Krishna for Arjuna…! Why is She making us wait…? O, i can’t wait anymore…” Next morning is her flight to Europe! Amma is humblest of the humble, yet Her
