Category: Around Amma 2018

  • Arigato Amma from Tokyo

    Arigato Amma from Tokyo

    Tokyo, Japan, May 29-31, 2018 Amma returned to the Ryutsu Center in Tokyo, Japan for three days of programs. Amma entered the hall through a hand-made, flower archway lovingly made by local devotees. During the three days of programs, devotees were treated to many cultural performances, including a traditional Shinto dance, a violin performance, and…

  • We all wear a mask and beneath the facade is our true self

    We all wear a mask and beneath the facade is our true self

    23-24 April, Kochi, Kerala – Bharata Yatra 2018 Amma was received with a surplus of energy and enthusiasm upon her arrival at Kochi Brahmasthanam. Amrita Students were present to chant Vedic mantras and cheer “Mata Rani Ki Jai!” Actor Jayasurya; Seema Jagaran Manch National Organiser, A Gopalakrishnan; Kochi Mayor, Soumini Jain; MP, KV Thomas; MLA, Hyby…

  • Parents fulfill all the desires of children without thinking about the consequences

    Parents fulfill all the desires of children without thinking about the consequences

    20-21 April, Trissur, Kerala – Bharata Yatra 2018 Amma held a two-day Brahmasthanam festival in Trissur, where the sweltering heat was only reduced by the summer’s evening rain. Despite the hot weather, the program grounds were swarming with devotees that had come to receive Amma’s blessings. As part of her offering to the city of…

  • Balance life of happiness, health, and longevity: Amma in Palakkad

    Balance life of happiness, health, and longevity: Amma in Palakkad

    17-18 April, Palakkad, Kerala – Bharata Yatra 2018 Amma held a two-day Brahmasthanam Festival in Palakkad, Kerala. In spite of the intense heat, many devotees came to see Amma and receive her blessings. During the festival, Amma gave away saplings to AYUDH team members in order to promote an effort to plant more trees. Certificates…

  • Every day should begin with the remembrance of God

    Every day should begin with the remembrance of God

    15 April 2018, Amritapuri – Vishu celebrations The Vishu celebration was carried out with great enthusiasm all around the ashram. There were separate Vishukkani* arranged in the Kalari, near Amma’s house, and on the stage of the bhajan’s hall. Along with Vishukkani, saplings and plant seeds were also kept on the altar. Each devotee who…

  • Amma’s hugs are a brave defiance of the age-old practice of untouchability

    Amma’s hugs are a brave defiance of the age-old practice of untouchability

    22 – 28 March, Malaysia-Singapore Yatra 2018 Amma’s programs were a resounding success with venues overflowing with devotees and admirers in Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Singapore. Highlights of the weeklong journey included new and expanded charitable initiatives being rolled out at programs in all three places, including educational scholarships for young students suffering from cancer in…

  • Acknowledging only the external and discard the internal creates imbalance

    Acknowledging only the external and discard the internal creates imbalance

    18 March, Chandigarh, Haryana – Bharata Yatra 2018 It was Amma’s first visit to the city of Chandigarh, which is the capital of two states and a union territory (a capital of its own). The name “Chandigargh” comes from the temple of Chandi (a pseudonym of the Goddess Durga), which is a fortress situated on…

  • Dignitaries and Devotees in Delhi

    Dignitaries and Devotees in Delhi

    13-16 March, Delhi – Bharata Yatra 2018 30 years ago, on March 5th, 1988 at 6:45AM, Amma arrived by train in Delhi for the first time. Back then, Amma had 20 programs spread across the city in various locations. March 13th was particularly unique day, she spent half a day at the BSF camp in…

  • Pure love and compassion is the embodiment of God

    Pure love and compassion is the embodiment of God

    10 Mar, Ahmedabad, Gujarat – Bharata Yatra 2018 Amma arrived in Ahmedabad around 3 AM in the morning after a long drive from Mumbai. Devotees were patiently waiting for to greet Amma at Amrita Vidyalayam where she was staying. The next day, during the evening public program, Chief Minister of Gujarat, Vijay Rupani, was there…

  • Amma is a great inspiration to the people who wanted to do something for society: Vice President Naidu

    Amma is a great inspiration to the people who wanted to do something for society: Vice President Naidu

    20 March, New Delhi – Bharata Yatra 2018 The Vice President of India, M Venkaiah Naidu invited Amma to his residence in Delhi. She had a meeting with his family members. Venkaiah Naidu invited many dignitaries to his house to meet Amma in an event where they exchanged in discourse and received Amma’s blessings. The…