For the good of the world

Following the traditions of the Puri order, the Sannyasis break the sticks given to them at the time of initiation and cast them into the sea.

On their return to the main temple, Amma announces the new name of each Sannyasi.

Amma then asks all the people assembled there to repeat aloud the name of the Sannyasi three times and to pray to the Almighty to grant strength to the Sannyasis to live up to the noble ideals of Sannyasa.

The newly initiated Sannyasis then go and beg for food, in keeping with the ancient tradition of renunciates. Amma sets the process in motion by giving some rice to a newly initiated Sannyasi

After the food items obtained are cooked, the Sannyasis, after three days of fasting, sit down for their first meal, lovingly served by Amma in the temple.

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Sannyasa

Sannyas Initiation

Ones Own Rites

Prayers to Sea

For Good of World

Sri Shankara

Upanishad