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Wind turbines and Mahatmas
2 Mar 2012, Amritapuri I have heard of a yogic technique called “Samyama ” using which an accomplished Yogi can find out anything about any object in this universe. Moreover, they say that for a Self Realized Mahatma, the whole universe is an open book – any object will reaveal its nature of itself, as the Mahatma knows the inner nature of everything . Thus a mahatma will know the inner nature of an object, though He may not use the terminology that we are familiar with . Well yesterday, I had an experience which was possibly a glimpse into…
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Q201: Special?
Question 201: Amma says: “Spirituality is not about becoming special, but becoming humble.” How do you understand this? Please make your answer brief and clear (maximum 5 or 6 lines).
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The Wonder that is AMMA
In the shrilling cool dark night, The orphaned baby loved to be covered by mere torn rugs. With the dawn of warmth Sun’s light Almost naked baby walked towards Thee covered in worn rags. There was a healing aura around him. Someone whispered the wonder word “AMMA” in his ear. And said, Thou art a child of Divine His joy knew no bounds to have his Divine Mother so near. The life teaches a lesson, full of blows and errors One may find at loss, drowned in the midst of sorrows. Yet one must not forget, the helping Divine Hand,…
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Baby Krishna cows in Amritapuri
A bit less than a year ago, Amritapuri was welcoming 6 new special residents: the miniature indigenous cows from two endangered breeds in India, the Vichoor Cow and the Kasargod Dwarf. The very species that Krishna once played with and made so dear to his heart… (Read about their arrival) Since then, the 4 adults (Shankar the bull; Parvati, Ganga and Saraswati the cows) and the 2 calves Kasturi and Sreekutty (both females) have enjoyed happy days in Amritapuri and made their presence dearly appreciated by all the ‘other residents’ here (us). Each morning they have two hours in the…
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Sivaratri with Amma
21 Feb 2012 – Sivaratri in Amritapuri, with Amma Usually Amma is on tour for the Sivaratri (Night of Lord Shiva) which occurs in the month of February. During this special occasion, devotees are supposed to stay awake all night chanting bhajans to Lord Shiva. But this year, as no tours are planned, Amma was in Amritapuri for that special holy day and everyone was waiting with anticipation for possibilities of Amma doing something to remember for the occasion… At around 11pm, and as bhajans for Lord Shiva were being sang by small groups of ashramites and devotees, Amma came…
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In Love, there Is no effort
18 Feb 2012, Amritapuri Yesterday Amma suddenly came out of room, and started brick seva. Luckily I was near her room at that time, and saw people running for seva and went along to help with the bricks. Amma was carrying bricks, and we were all helping in carrying bricks from one point to another, where some construction was taking place. I called a couple of people and said “Amma is here, come fast for brick seva” and they all came running. {news} Amma went near the construction site on the grounds on the western side of the ashram. There…
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Youth IAM Meditation at Naples
13 Feb 2012, Naples, Italy A course of Youth IAM® was held at the school Ipsar Rossini, near Naples. “It was 3pm and students were ready well in advance in the room set for meditation. They all had their mats, pillows and blankets; their faces looked intrigued, but also puzzled by their expectations. In the room the silence was full of questions, but none of the students had the courage to break it. After some introductory remarks, the students performed the first part of the technique, involving some relaxation exercises. Students performed this part with great care and were focused…
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Q200: Giving & Receiving?
Question 200: Amma says: “Only by giving do we truly receive.” How do you understand this? Please make your answer brief and clear (maximum 5 or 6 lines).
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River of Love
Swimming in the river of Your Love I realized dear Amma You are with me whenever I need Be it near or far away Seeing the birds fly in the sky Watching the fish swim in the sea Wherever I look, dear Amma In all I find Thee You are the only hope in my life Amidst all the sorrow and strife When you whisper in my ear I lose all my fear
