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Q216: Origins of Peace?
Question 216: Amma says: “Peace is not a product of an intellectual exercise. It is an inner blossoming that matures from spiritual moments.” How do you understand this? Please make your answer brief and clear (maximum 5 or 6 lines).
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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, orchards, seed bank and many other features. We were particularly interested in seeing the “Bee Meditation Hut” which had been constructed by the youth. Bri Dipamrita, in charge of the French Centre, ushered us into the small, but exquisite, hexagonal structure. (The hexagon is the…
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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 on one side of the house for the overflow crowd which gave them a good view of Amma. But that was not enough for Amma and she kept trying to find some way that we could all be in the same room, but even Amma,…
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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 darkness filled by the arrows, Of warriors of ancient days known for terrors, So frightened I called out , “MAA” in tremors. O! Mother of eternal pure love and light, Now, I live in Thy rays of love and light, Passing through the ways, fondly…
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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 along a catwalk, clearly visible to everyone in the hall. Or rather, she glides like a swan over the heads of the mesmerized devotees Each entrance and exit was eagerly awaited, as this was such a unique opportunity to clearly see Amma, unobstructed by cameramen…
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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 around her neck. World wakes up as she wakes up. World retreats into deep sleep as she naps. Worlds live in her palm as bubble She burns herself with a smile. Spreading fragrance of love! Through space of silence she speaks, volumes and volumes of…
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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 in another German city and delivered an “engraved invitation” to her. And now, as Amma finally had agreed, she, the tour group and the devotees were ensconced in a great Velodrome built for the Berlin Olympics. On the way, we had passed the remains of…
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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 bout of Grace was when Amma came down for evening bhajans. Amma sang songs in many languages of the country, reaching and touching many many hearts. Meantime all over the ashram two questions were heard floating about: At what time is Amma leaving? Is Amma…
