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Able to reach the right kind of people
27 Feb 2010, Mumbai Sri G.S. Gil, vice-president and managing director of CIDCO the organization that plans and develops India’s major cities. “When I started my work for CIDCO the plot in Nerul had just been bought for the ashram. Never could have I have dreamt that it would be such a ‘punyam’, a blessing that God created and that will benefit humanitiy.” “As a city planner I am so impressed by the way Amma delivers: Amma is capable of not only building the houses, but She is also able to give them to those who suffer most. We saw…
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When you have a chance, run towards them
27 Feb 2010, Mumbai “For many years I had the yearning for this experience and it blows me away” – Smita Jaykar, actress Famous Bollywood actress Smita Jaykar came for Amma’s darshan during the public program in Shivaji Parc in downtown Bombay. For her it was a long awaited dream to meet Amma. “I have heard so much about Amma, about the power of Her touch and the energy that one can experience in her presence. She does so much for humanity, and all that in one lifetime. But what hits me now that I have had Her darshan is…
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Q155: Pleasing Amma?
Question 155: “What are the actions or attitude from your side that you think would please Amma the most?” Please reflect deeply and sincerely on the matter before answering. Please make your answer clear and brief (maximum 5 or 6 lines).
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sit erect, close your eyes
20 feb, hyderabad, bharata yatra 2010 ” now let us meditate for some time. sit erect. close your eyes.” if our beloved amma says this what will you do? of course even if we cannot follow her instructions fully, we pretend that we are doing it. but here in hyderabad people were different. they were clapping when she said that. why? because amma was speaking in their local language – telugu. the joy of listening to their mother speaking in their own mother-tongue has brought about such a celebration. “experience peace right from the head to the toes” they clapped…
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Ammave parka pokalam
19 Feb, Bengaluru I want to share a beautiful experience that I had yesterday in Bangalore. I had taken Amma’s darshan on 17th morning. I refrained from going for a hug on18th, even though I had been issued a darshan token. Instead, I asked permission to sit behind Amma on stage, and to my delight, I was allowed to do so for two whole hours! I sat behind Amma, watching her tireless hugging, and was thrilled when Swami Amritaswarupananda came on stage to sing bhajans. As he began to sing in his resonant voice, I found myself wishing he would…
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Thank you Amma, says CM Yeddyurappa
http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/slideshow_thank-you-amma-says-cm-yeddyurappa_1349377
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The journey has begun
13 Feb – Bharata Yatra 2010 We’re sitting on a dusty road side, probably next to the Kerala – Karnataka border. The sleepless night, the truck loading and the endless bus ride leaves no doubt: we’re now on tour. Her loving gaze caresses us, one after the other. And as the sun sets on this Shivaratri day, She reminds us of its profound meaning. Wake up She says, and forget not the Lord. Rise from your usual slumber to prevent the poison of ignorance from consuming your time. Make awareness the center of your life. Wake up She says, and…
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Q154: Lord Siva?
Question 154: “What does Lord Siva represent for you? Why?” Please make your answer clear and brief (maximum 5 or 6 lines).
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opportunities to practice what is taught
12 feb 2010, talassery – bharata yatra whenever i travel, especially with amma, i am reminded of what amma said about yatra. she says that when the mind is on the ride, we are traveling. if not, then we are not, even if the body is moving. such a person’s mind is centered in the self.. (read the satsang) the bharata yatra of 2010 has started with the programs in talassery, one of the northern districts of kerala. amma has been coming to talassery for a long time. i still remember one of the earlier programs that happened at the…
