.....posts from 'Around Amma'
(19 May '13)
14 May 2013, Amritapuri These were the last two days before Amma’s Japan-America yatra. Amma came yesterday for Tuesday satsang and mentioned that she would come to the swimming pool in the evening, feed everyone Masala Dosas and mangoes. Blissfully beautiful Later that evening, as promised, Amma came to the pool soon after the bhajans. [Read more... click the article link above]
(27 Apr '13)
23-24 April, Tiruvananthapuram, Kerala – Bharata Yatra 2013 When Amma arrived at her Brahmasthanam and Ashram in Kaimanam, Thiruvananthapuram on the evening of the 22nd April, lamps had been lit all along the roadside leading to the ashram, creating a welcoming and beautiful path for Amma. Upon arrival, Amma served Prasad to the devotees and [Read more... click the article link above]
23 April, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala – Bharata Yatra 2013 During Amma’s visit to her ashram in Kaimanam, Thiruvananthapuram, Shri Uthradam Thirunal Marthanda Varma, the Maharaja of Travancore and head of the Travancore royal family, presented Amma with the first-ever Vishwaretna Puraskar (Gem of the World Award), bestowed by newly constituted Hindu Parliament. Several officials of the [Read more... click the article link above]
(24 Apr '13)
21 April, Kannya Kumari – Bharata Yatra 2013 On Amma’s fourth visit to Kanyakumari (India’s southern cape), her public program was held on the grounds on the recently completed Amrita Vidyalayam. This expansive, beautiful school joins the constellation of Amma’s 56 primary and secondary schools throughout India dedicated to inculcating timeless spiritual values in India’s [Read more... click the article link above]
(24 Apr '13)
18-19 April, Chennai – Bharata Yatra 2013 On arrival in Chennai, Amma continued the tradition of the tour, serving Prasad to the assembled devotees, as well as sharing jokes, spiritual stories, and practical advice with them. To the delight of the devotees, Amma made several comments in their mother tongue of Tamil as well. One [Read more... click the article link above]
(23 Apr '13)
15 April, Puducherry, Bharata Yatra 2013 En route to Puducherry, Amma had stopped by the road to gather with the tour group. As the 14th of April was Vishu, the New Year according to the calendar of Kerala, Amma wanted members of the group to share their perspective on the meaning and importance of Vishu and [Read more... click the article link above]
(16 Apr '13)
12 – 13 April, Madurai, Tamil Nadu – Bharata Yatra 2013 Organizers of Amma’s programs are typically preoccupied by the same question. The question is always “Where?” Where we can we fit all these people? Because Amma’s programs never get smaller. And no matter the size of your venue, Amma’s program will ultimately outgrow it. [Read more... click the article link above]