Tag: tsunami
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Tsunami twins
This afternoon, while on stage, there was a bit of commotion near Amma. The photographer and videographer were nudging for a clear view of two young children who were coming up for darshan. As I was near the chair, I managed to get a close look at the scene. The boy and girl were adorable, smiling and posing for the camera with Amma. Their parents were beaming with joy. Instantly, I realized what I was watching. These two children were Tsunami babies, born out of Amma’s infinite compassion. Ten years ago, Liji and Srijith had lost their son and daughter…
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The Fullness of Life
Some people become devotees because of a strong devotional connection that gets built between them and their Guru or God. Some become spiritual in their beliefs and ideals because of the elevated words of wisdom and knowledge that they find in sacred texts or hear from their Guru. A smaller number have the rare Grace of combining both: devotion (purity of heart) and knowledge (clarity of mind)… For this to happen, interaction and sharing life events with a living Guru who embodies the practical aspects of both devotion and knowledge, is essential. Two beautiful events that took place in the…
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For survivors and victims
A poem for survivors and victims of recent Indonesian earthquake Sometimes there are not enough tears to shed for others who are suffering through so much. What can we do comfort those who lost so much. Keeping our hearts focused on sending them peace I believe will help. Praying that they will find comfort. I offer this poem to every person who is suffering right now due to the recent earthquake in Indonesia and also from the Samoan tsunami. -Angeline Gilbert —— —– —— ——– When darkness falls and tries to swallow your heart away, hang on hard, hold on…
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From tsunami to sambar
26 sep 2009 I had an opportunity to interact with four of our staff from Ettimadai Campus. Sri Balashanmugam (Office Assistant, Accounts Department, Amrita School of Engineering), Sri Senthil kumar (Admistrative Assistant, ASB ), Sri Loganathan (Senior Assistant, Student Welfare) and Mr. Dharmalingam (Hostel Incharge) These devotees of Amma had rendered voluntary service to the victims of the deadly tsunami that occurred on December 26, 2004. They were in charge of a section of the Nagapattnam Relief Camp in Tamil Nadu. Here is what they had to share with all of us. It was highly depressing to…