Called the most glamorous city in the world, and famous for its sophisticated culture, residents of Paris lined up for hours to receive a quick hug from a spiritual teacher from a far away country, born in an obscure fishing village. Although many were coming for the first time, Amma didn’t seem to be unknown […]
Barcelona, Spain – Europe Yatra 2014 Barcelona was the first stop on the 2014 Europe tour. The weather was warm and sunny, which was a boon for the many people who lined up in the early hours of the morning to try for an early token. The huge sports hall was packed with enthusiastic Spaniards, […]
The weeks between Amma’s arrival from US tour to her departure for the Europe tour were filled with joy and beauty. Starting with India’s Independence Day on August 15th, continuing with the Ganesh Festival, Onam, Krishna Jayanti, AmritaVarsham61 and ending with the culminating day of Navaratri, Vijayadasami. Amma showed us how to celebrate and observe […]
Never, not in this lifetime did I ever picture myself rising before dawn to a cold bucket shower, sporting the occasional sari, mentally offering flower petals at the feet of the Divine Mother, chanting Ma-Om with “each cell of my being dancing in Divine Bliss” around the tropical palms of a little fishing village in […]
The sun shining bright The air getting warm and light The birds singing cheerfully The bees dancing playfully The trees wearing colored lace The greens swaying with grace The flowers opening their perfumed heart All living creatures having a new start The day staying up late The sky kissing its mate The moon smiling at […]
O! AMMA, the Embodiment of Pure Unconditional Love Om Avyaja Karuna Poora Pooritha Thy plays remove the hidden sorrows, Even as the wind dispels thick clouds. Thou art the Universal Father and Mother, Whose unconditional love flows perinnially, Even to the most insignificant creature, Embracing all, Thou art the Purifier verily. O! AMMA, the Embodiment […]
O Divine Mother, whose grace guides my steps, I bow at your feet O Divine Mother, whose blessings are showering upon me, I bow at your feet O Divine Mother, whose teachings bring me up, I bow at your feet O Divine Mother, who erases the dust that covers my eyes, I bow at your […]
2 Jan 2014, Amritapuri Devi, the form of the Divine Mother is glorified in Hindu scriptures by various names attributing the formless and nameless Self in its compassionate form as the Mother. Yesterday was one such day of beautiful reminders. Amma had been giving Darshan for more than 10 hours. Hall was crowded. As someone […]
It is early autumn in Europe. The forests and grass are green with a few yellow and red accents. Gardens are still producing pumpkins, squash, tomatoes, greens and peppers. A few roses bloom along with the autumn mums, zinnias, and cosmos. As we drove from Zurich to Munich, snow covered the mountains and white mist […]