2 Aug 2010, Amritapuri
Amma is the source of ultimate happiness and to many here in Amritapuri, Amma’s presence itself is an event of Joy. Amma reached the ashram yesterday, after completing the long US-Japan yatra. Amma’s arrival at the ashram was a sight of bliss. Archana had just finished and as if prayers were answered immediately, Amma’s camper pulled in through the ashram gates. “Amma Amma” – was all one could hear. Policing staff could do little to hold the eager crowd from crowding and falling on her. Amma was, as always, smiling and her eyes seemed to be searching and looking at all those around while saying “children! children!” Amma had gone into her room and as the crowd was dispersing, she suddenly came to a window. She looked endearingly at one and all as if her glances had missed someone. It was as if she wanted us all more than we would dream wanting to be with her. The ashram was in perfect bliss, enthralled by that glance and by the presence that personifies love.
Amma came to the stage for bhajans the same evening. Many visitors have come from afar and Amma’s bhajans reflected the loving glance that made us all feel wanted, more than ever.
– Kannadi