Category: Around Amma
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There is nothing in this universe which can be termed ‘useless’
Jan 24 – 25 – Brahmasthanam Festival, Chennai, Tamil Nadu – Bharata Yatra 2019 On the way to Chennai, Amma and the tour group stopped at the Varavandi Railway Station area. Amma led everyone in meditation, followed by satsang, bhajans and prasad distribution. Interacting with the tour group, Amma explained the situation surrounding Her recent…
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See hardships in life as stepping stones to success
21-22 Jan, Madurai Brahmasthanam Festival, Tamil Nadu – Bharata Yatra 2019 Amma reached Madurai at 2 am after a long drive from Tiruvananthapuram. That same day, at 11 am she took the stage to begin the 2-day Brahmasthanam temple festival. Amma was welcomed to Madurai by several dignitaries including State Revenue Minister RB Udhayakumar, as…
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Strive to make the world an even more beautiful place
18-19 Jan, Brahmasthanam Festival, Tiruvananthapuram, Kerala – Bharata yatra 2019 Amma began her 2019 Bharata Yatra with programmes in Tiruvananthapuram. Amma was welcomed to the region and lauded by many dignitaries, including Sri O.Rajagopal MLA; Sri V.S.Sivakumar, MLA; Amritakeerti Puraskar winner and acclaimed writer Sri Narayana Kurup; and Sri Babu Chandran Nair, DIG of BSF.…
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Traditions and Temples should be protected
The deities worshipped in temples are said to be considered like minors.
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What selfless actions we have done for others?
Of the 24 hours given to us each day, was I able to spare at least one hour to help selflessly?
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Amma in Michigan
Nov. 29-Dec. 2, Detroit, Michigan – USA Yatra 2018 Amma returned to Detroit, Michigan for a full day public program, followed by a retreat and Devi Bhava. The Marriott Renaissance Center Hotel was filled with devotees from all over the US. On the first public program day, Amma and the crowd were treated to a performance…
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Amma is the calm amidst the storm
14-16 November 2018Sandown Racecourse, Esher, United KingdomThe final leg of Amma’s 2018 European Tour saw devotees from all over the United Kingdom, and many from all over Europe, come together to spend a final few days in Amma’s presence. For the UK devotees, there was also a palpable anticipation in the air, for after the…
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Love and Compassion that Amma spreads is a message of Love from India
Nov 22-26 California Bay Area, America Yatra 2018 In 1987, when Amma first visited the United States, devotees gathered in houses and small churches in Oakland, California. Thirty-one years later, Amma’s fall programs in the Bay Area were held in Oakland again – this time at the City Center Marriott, one of the Bay Area’s…
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Be steadfast in your commitment to the spiritual path
10-12 November, Malpensa Fiere, Busto Arsizio, Italy – Europe Yatra 2018 Amma’s program in the Milano region of Italy is always marked by a special enthusiasm. It is indeed to a sight to behold the way Amma is welcomed by the crowds as she enters the program hall. The Milano program was attended not only…
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Install spiritual values to stop sexual exploitation
Parents need to be vigilant about their children’s online and offline lives. Foster a loving relationships with them so that they can feel secure enough to have open-hearted communication with the parents about their troubles.