17 December, Haridwar — Amrita University
Amma met students of Amrita University’s new Haridwar campus online and shared a clear, compassionate roadmap for study and life—stay anchored in the present, focus steadily, and cultivate inner strength rooted in love and awareness. Students asked thoughtful questions and received practical, deeply spiritual guidance that many said they could implement immediately.
Amma urged undivided attention to one’s duties—free from burdens of the past or anxiety about the future—and likened a student’s focus to a horse guided by blinders: avoid distractions and keep moving toward the goal. She also emphasized three keys to success: right action at the right time, sincere effort, and Divine Grace.
Students reflects
After listening to Amma, students shared heartfelt reflections that echoed a common theme: calm within, kindness without, and steady daily discipline.
Many described an immediate emotional shift: “I felt calm and peaceful… hopeful,” wrote one student. Another shared, “It felt like a loving, caring mother was talking to us—suddenly my problems felt small.”
Across the responses, three lessons stood out.
- First, compassion in action: “The most relevant lesson is to practice compassion, patience, and selfless service in everyday situations.”
- Second, inner steadiness: “Live with patience and humility, even when hurting inside.”
- Third, disciplined growth: “Be focused and consistent; don’t compare—do your work sincerely.”
Students also translated inspiration into clear next steps. Several resolved to reduce screen time and study with focus: “I’ll stop wasting time on unnecessary videos and give more time to studies and prayer.” Others committed to daily spiritual habits: “Chant regularly, practice gratitude, and meditate.” One student captured it simply: “Kill my laziness.”
Emotional resilience surfaced as a recurring insight. “Loneliness is normal; we each have an individual life to live,” a student wrote, adding that Amma’s words helped them accept and move forward with courage.
Finally, many expressed a quiet confidence after the interaction: “I won’t give up on my studies,” one resolved. “I’ll listen more, help where I can, and be kinder at home,” said another.
Together, the feedback paints a luminous thread: hearts calmed, priorities clarified, and small daily vows—study, chant, be kind—carried home as living sādhanā.
-Dass