Tag: seattle
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Seattle 2nd night retreat
Amma continued to delight the hearts and souls of her children with the introduction of even more new bhajans which were created during the winter and spring. In the afternoon, Amma’s Seattle Children put on an inspiring play embracing Amma’s message that we should be content with our lives. Amma sang: Jai Ganesha Jai Ekadanta Murali Vale Vedana Kondor – (new – Malayalam) – a somber melody longing for Krishna – “From pain I created a bamboo flute, and my flowing tears formed a Yamuna River.” Devi Devi Devi (new – Kanada) – an upbeat bhajan whose main verse exclaims,…
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Seattle Retreat 1st evening
Amma arrived at the hall at exactly 8pm. Each summer tour, a bhajan supplement is released which contains the newest bhajans being sung by Amma along with new World Tour CDs. This year, there are close to 4 dozen new bhajans. Saturday evening’s bhajans were a mix of old and new: Dayakaro Tum Krishna Govinda Gopala Muralikayiloru Ganamundo? (new – Malayalam) “Is there any song in your Flute?” Tathi Tathi (new – Tamil) – the words Tathi Tathi are an affectionate reference to the sound of the soft quick steps of a toddler Pagalaina (new – Telugu) Om Namah Sivayaha…
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Writhing for your Darshan
May 28th, Seattle, USA Amma’s 2010 North American Tour started yesterday with public programs at the new Hyatt Regency in Bellevue near Seattle. Amma began evening bhajans by singing Sri Ganayaka and ended with Jai Ma Ambe. In between were 6 new bhajans. Sri Gananayaka Giridhar He (Hindi)- “Oh Lord who lifted the mountain, leader of the Yadavas, Divine Cowherd Madhava, come dance the Rasa with us.” Iniyenu Kanum – (Malayalam) Dayagala Ma Amma (Telugu) Kadaloram – a soft Tamil ballad in praise of Kali – “O Mother Kali, O Divine Mother Kali” A-I Bhavani – an upbeat Marathi Bhajan…