18 March 2026, Ayodhya
A few journalists approached Amma today to ask about her visit to the Shri Ram Mandir and the significance of the Rama Yantra installation. Amma graciously shared her reflections.
Q: What is your message about the program?
Amma: Amma is happy to be in Ayodhya. She does not hold personal likes or dislikes and accepts whatever comes in life. For devotees, this temple is an encouragement and affirmation to their faith.
Q: You are participating in the installation of the Yantra along with the President of India. What do you want to say about it?
Amma: “Yes, Amma is also present on the occasion of the Rama Yantra installation. The consecration of the Sri Rama idol has already been performed [two years ago]. The Yantra is a symbol of knowledge—it is like the GPS of a vehicle, providing direction; without wasting time or creating tension, you can led a life. Or like a shock absorber helping one withstand the obstacles and ups and downs of life. When we talk about the Rama Yantra, people may reflect more deeply and understand the principles behind the idol. This is what Amma feels.
Just as an idol’s consecration awakens the power within, the consecration of this Yantra enhances and radiates the Ojas (vitality) and Prana (life force) associated with it. Just as the ocean rises under the influence of the moon, through the establishment of the Yantra, the power exists within us is awakened. It must rise within us. With that knowledge, we can lead life discerning the difference between need and greed in a practical way.
All powers exist within us. We are like a supercomputer, but underutilized. We often use it only to track household expenses or groceries, though it could manage the needs of an entire city. This knowledge [when you contemplate on Yantra] reminds us to look within and realize that all powers are already present inside us. It is a call to move from the state of Jiva (individual being) toward Atma (the Self), toward the consciousness of Sri Rama.
In Lord Rama’s life, there are countless values to imbibe—how he lived and established dharma. He is known as ‘Praja Pati,’ the lord of the people.
When Mother Sita was abducted, he went to Lanka to bring her back but did not claim the kingdom. Instead, he crowned Vibhishana, a pious and dharmic ruler, and returned to Ayodhya, upholding dharma rather than conquest.
Even the smallest voice in his kingdom mattered; the washerman’s words were considered, Sita devi was abandoned. When in a position of authority, it is necessary to uphold the dharma of that role. Just as offices today when a complaint arises, there is first a suspension followed by an inquiry and then reinstatement. Similarly, Sita’s ‘suspension’ was followed by after everything was established, she was accepted again.
That was the mindset of Sri Rama. His life is a call to awaken to dharma. Rama’s life is a wake-up song.
The purpose of the Rama Yantra is to awaken this understanding, is what Amma feels. If we look within, we can change ourselves and cultivate the attitude (Bhava) of Sri Rama.”
Q: Is it merely a symbol of faith, or also an opportunity to unite society?
Amma: “True faith is unity itself. But today, what is called faith often leads to disunity. Faith in oneself brings real unity. True faith leads to universal unity, the understanding that everything is one, and creation and the Creator are inseparable.
The very fact that you are all (news reporters) sitting here and listening shows that faith exists within you. Because of the faith that I dont attack you and there is no explosive here brings unity. Real faith brings unity. The problem arises when one claims, ‘My faith alone is true, your faith is not.’ That leads to division. It is like saying, ‘My mother is good, your mother is a prostitute.’ That cannot be tolerated. But if we extend the same love we feel for our own mother to everyone, the awakening of oneness will happen.”
-Sakshi