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This is how it should be
Even as the Ramayana month, or Karkataka masa, of the proverbial heavy rains, ended with scanty irregular showers, Onam set in, bringing in joy. It reminds one of Shelley’s famous line, “If winter comes, can spring be far behind?” Here is all color. Amma is right now residing in the heart center of the world, Amritapuri. Some years ago when Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham students created large pookkalams infront of Amma’s doorstep, Amma was delighted to see nature’s beauty laid by those whose hearts had come together as one. Furthermore, Amma showed them, through pookkalam design, the meaning and relevance of…
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Let me…
As she steps out, time bows down waiting. Sand grains grind in ecstasy by her foot falls. Her smile showers mist of jasmine, The whole world smiles in her smile. Her songs make the World sing along. Birds chirp in their best of voices. The stunned world stands still, fades out, into an assortment of colours. Each being sticks around her as butterflies. Nothing remains lively except her. We all become part of her body. By the long hands of love she hugs. The whole world’s lives reflect in her. Mother let me be a word of your mouth. Let…
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A Wish…
I have a wish.. the wish is to be yours… forever….. I have a wish… the wish is to remember you all the time –where ever I go and whatever I do….. I ‘m hungry for your love.. The inner roots of my heart are thirsty for your spiritual love…. All day and night I ‘ m living upon the light you’re bestowing on me…. O Maa…. cries my heart… Never abandon this child Never…. I wish to be with you…forever… I wish to be with you…. Jai maa…Jai maa!!! by Anagha Sharan
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Q212: Cut & Paste?
Question 212: Amma says: “Through a series of editing, cutting and pasting, the mind manipulates what it hears, to make it fit its story.” How do you understand this? Please make your answer brief and clear (maximum 5 or 6 lines).
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Your Eternal Dance
Mother you have parted the curtain Appearing on the path before me Mother Amma, I shout joyfully Laughing, you run away, transporting the fallen leaves To a blanket of gold dust shimmering along the path Sunlight kissing and caressing the quaking trees Celebrating their oneness with your divine presence Trees and rocks luminous, vibrating in ecstasy Your form melting, Krishna/Amma embraced Blissfully dancing your eternal dance by Linda Mansberger
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Don’t forsake me!
Oh Mother, how do I find thee As I mould myself into my working life Oh Mother, how do I find thee Among the concrete earth and towering glass and steel Oh Mother, how do I find thee As I play the obedient child in the world of money and profit Where among this barren world of commerce and sales Do you hide among the suits and ties Mother, don’t forsake me, stay near to my heart as I traverse the perils and pitfalls of my working life by Linda Mansberger
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Near You
Unaware I reached you. Experience your grace. One benevolent look by you. I melted down. I sat closer to you, nearby your side. World outside chirps, murmurs. I felt zeroing myself. I fell silent. I have no questions; Your silence answers me. I meet you in completeness, pervasive mute divinity. Oh my mother, I smile, smile, smile. by Satheesan Rangorath
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Q211: Ego love?
Question 211: Amma says: “Be careful not to fall in love with your own ego, in the name of loving others, serving them or doing spiritual practices.” How do you understand this? Please make your answer brief and clear (maximum 5 or 6 lines).
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Krishna cows of Amritapuri
The Krishna cows were first brought to the ashram back in 2010. Their cowshed is situated right across from Amma’s apartments so they have a very prized location in the ashram. On peaceful nights when everyone is asleep it’s easy to imagine Amma coming quietly down from Her room to visit the cows as they serenely rest. There are about 8 adult and young cows. And they actually have 4 different types of Kerala cows there. First is the “Vechur” breed. This is a very small cow and is actually an endangered species. There’s one Vechur adult female here. She’s…
