Category: Around Amma
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Feeling the pain of my heart
18 June, San Ramon, California — 2010 US YatraDuring the San Ramon Ashram retreat in the question answer session, one lady asked Amma, “Amma, You have millions of devotees all over the world. Then will you be able to feel the pain of my heart?” Amma gave a beautiful answer.She said, “We have millions of…
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Welcoming to San Ramon
9 Jun, San Ramon, CA, — US Yatra 2010Amma flew from Seattle to her Ashram in San Ramon, California, where she will give programs from the 3rd to 13th of June. Upon her arrival, the devotees of the San Ramon ashram brought two new residents to welcome Amma – two baby calves – born three…
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Amma in Seattle
Amma has arrived in the United States for her 24th annual North American Tour, which will begin in the West Coast city of Seattle. On behalf of Emerald City, Amma was welcomed by Debadutta Dash, Founder & Co-Chair of the Washington State & India Trade Relations Action Committee, and Anil Singh-Molares, Co-Founder & Board Chair…
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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.