Month: March 2017
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Pure Love in a city of devotion: Amma’s visit to Kozhikode
22-23 March, Kozhikode, Kerala – Bharata Yatra 2017 After a successful program in Coimbatore, the tour group packed up and drove to Kozhikode for the last stop of the Bharata Yatra’s 3rd leg. The Kozihkode ashram was overflowing with love by the time Amma arrived. Crowds of devotees were there to greet her, all of…
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The Body and Mind of a Mahatma – Nothing to lose, nothing to discard
12 March 2017, Amritapuri Ashram Amma came for an evening meditation in the bhajans hall with all the visitors and residents of the ashram. Though most people were sitting in meditation even before Amma arrived, the effect of her presence was unmistakable once she sat down, crossed her legs, and closed her eyes. The entire…
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Dancing in Love: Amma’s Visit to Coimbatore
19 March, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu – Bharata Yatra 2017 The Coimbatore Amrita Vidyalayam grounds were filled by all those attending Amma’s annual Brahmasthanam Festival. The huge crowd stretched all the way to the back of the school premises from the front stage. A light evening drizzle cooled off the day’s heat as all the devotees…
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Be a Beginner with the Attitude of Gratitude
7 March, Bengaluru, Karnataka – Bharata Yatra 2017 It was a rainy night filled with lightning and thunder in Bengaluru. Amma, having just arrived from Mysore, was serving prasad to the tour group and all the local volunteers. She asked if anyone had a question. One devotee from the tour group raised his hand and…
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The Faith of an Innocent heart is what is needed to realise God
3 March, Mysore, Karnataka – Bharata Yatra 2017 After the short drive from Mananthavady {news}, Amma arrived in Mysore {news} to a crowd of joyous devotees. She made her way to the stage, served all those present prasad, and then asked if anyone had a story to share. One devotee raised her hand and related…
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Amma’s 2017 Japan – USA – Canada Yatra
Amma to visit 12 cities from 23 May to July 10th. Tokyo, Japan 23-25 May Free Public programs Venue: BelleSalle Shibuya Garden, Hall C Sumitomofudosan Shibuya Garden Tower B1,Nanpeidaicho 16-17, Shibuya) 23 May (Tue) Morning Program: 11:00 24 May (Wed) Morning Program: 10:00 Evening : 18:30 25 May (Thu) Morning Program: 10:00 Evening: 18:30 Devi…
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Spirit of Love: Amma’s visit to Bengaluru
8-9 March, Bengaluru Brahmasthanam, Karnataka – Bharata Yatra 2017 The second leg of the 2017 Bharata Yatra ended on a high note, with the final stop of the tour in Bangalore. There to welcome Amma were dignitaries of all ranks and status. The list included: DV Sadananda Gowda, Union Minister for Statistics and Programme Implementation;…
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A celebration of Motherhood: Amma’s Visit to Mysore
4-5 March, Mysore, Karnataka – Bharata Yatra 2017 The drive from Mananthavady was a scenic one. The tour group took narrow two lane roads down through the forest towards Mysore. The dry heat of spring had caused most of the trees to shed their leaves, but there were patches of green foliage that resisted the…
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Colours all around, mind became one in Love
13 March, Amritapuri “On Holi, you can fearlessly and lovingly smear colours on anyone—be it your parents, elders, neighbours, strangers, foreigners, friend or foe. Whoever you are, whatever your status or position may be, this act of “colouring” is accepted in a spirit of celebration and friendship. There are no hurt feelings or attempts to…
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The legends of Holi teach us to shed our ego
Happiness and love arise only when all the boundaries created by the mind vanish “Holi signifies boundless happiness. As we enjoy such sacred festivities, we should remember that, in reality, they are meant to remind us of the inner bliss and oneness that are our inherent nature and are the very essence of life. When…