Amritapuri ashram
  • Q206: Seeking attention?

    Question 206: Amma says: “The predominant tendency of the ego is to seek as much attention as possible. The ego thrives on this.” How do you understand this? Please make your answer brief and clear (maximum 5 or 6 lines).

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  • Hush!!! Herons Here!

    Last month, the Ecology department seva-ite took a problem up to Amma. “Amma, with huge amounts of bird pooh falling on our plants from the tall trees above, we cannot think of growing any edible greens or vegetables in our yard. The white pooh is all over the place, sometimes painting all our plants white.”

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  • Q205: Responsibilities?

    Question 205: Amma said: “While carrying responsibilities, never forget to smile.” How do you understand this? Please make your answer brief and clear (maximum 5 or 6 lines).

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  • Gopi and the Snake

    Every morning, we take our Krishna cows for grazing to our Kulithura Farm about a mile from the Ashram. One day, as we were returning from the field, we saw a man in the back waters use a long bamboo to try and free a five feet snake entangled in a fishing net. This happens

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  • At the beach with Amma

    April 20th, Korara Beach, New South Wales, Australia Anyone who has ever travelled with Amma on any portion of her world tour knows that long distances are covered over relatively short periods of time, on the ‘days off’ between all night programs. More often than not, Amma travels with the rest of the tour group

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  • Q204: Needs or luxuries?

    Question 204: Amma said: “A real mistake humans have committed is the inability to differentiate between needs and luxuries.” How do you understand this? Please make your answer brief and clear (maximum 5 or 6 lines).

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  • Hatching in Amritapuri – II

    Some have asked me for the latest about the birds presented in the blog “Hatching in Amritapuri” which was posted 10 days ago… So, here are the updates: The egret’s chicks have hatched, and the baby crow is getting ready to leave its nest soon! Enjoy the recent pictures below. Amma’s wish for many birds

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  • Words count…

    I can’t believe it has already been over 1 month since I have been at Amritapuri in the presence of the greatest living Avatar. To see Amma everyday and spend time in her presence is a great blessing in my life. I first met Amma in Australia in 2010. Last year I was lucky enough

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  • Q203: God’s Will?

    Question 203: If everything is God’s Will, is it not then also God who makes us commit mistakes? What is your opinion? Please make your answer brief and clear (maximum 5 or 6 lines).

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