Category: Around Amma
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Save water for future generations
The natural resources that we consume are the wealth that needs to be transferred to coming generations. If we mindlessly exploit the resources, we won’t be able to leave anything for our grandchildren.
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UB conferred doctorate to Mata Amritanandamayi Devi
25 May 2010 — Buffalo, New York The State University of New York (SUNY) presented Amma with an honorary doctorate in humane letters at a special ceremony held on May 25 at Lippes Concert Hall in Slee Hall on the University at Buffalo North Campus. Dr. John B. Simpson, the President of State University of…
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Amma receives Doctorate of Humane Letters from SUNY
The State University of New York (SUNY) presented Amma with an honorary Doctorate in Humane Letters at a special ceremony.
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Uniting hearts in Kottayam
Amma stressed the negative effect that alcohol and intoxicants have on individuals and society, and urged people to shun such bad habits. ‘When you take intoxicants, it isn’t alcohol or ganja that you consume. It is the tears and blood of your family and friends,’ Amma reminded everyone.
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Like a tree in the sun
‘Giving shade to others, while standing themselves in the scorching sun, giving fruits to others, Mahatmas are like trees.’ Amma personified this saying, offering herself to the thousands who came for relief from problems, or those who came out of spiritual curiosity.
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Be near Amma, be like Hanuman
“If you are understanding the principle of the Guru, then the pain of separation from the Guru actually takes you to the Goal. If you are going forwards while understanding that Principle, then you won’t collapse.”
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Wonderful celebration in Kochi
It was like a shower of grace for the devotees as they bunched together to get a glimpse of Amma as she walked to her room. As she looked down from the balcony at the devotees, they were singing and dancing in bliss, despite the downpour.
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Amma in Trissur
Amma sang many old bhajans along with a few newer ones. Her satsang stressed values in society, the importance of dispassion, and warned of Kerala’s dependence on intoxicants.
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Amma in Singapore
The different religious representatives presented a short prayer for world peace in the presence of Amma. The faiths included Muslim, Christian, Taoist, Buddhist, Zoroastrian, Jain, Bahai, Hindu and Sikh.
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Amma in Sydney
Amma held two days of programs with satsang, bhajan, darshan and a Devi Bhava darshan.