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Amma to give ₹ 5 lakhs each to kin of martyred CRPF brave hearts

19 Feb 2019, Mysuru, Karnataka – Bharata Yatra 2019

Amma will give ₹ five lakh ($7,000 U.S.) to the families of each of the 40+ Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) soldiers killed in this week’s terror attack in Jammu-Kashmir’s Pulwama District.

“It is our dharma to support the families of these brave men who died while doing their dharma of protecting the nation,” said Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi. “My heart goes out to their families and loved ones. May we all pray for their peace and wellbeing.”

MAM volunteers will visit personally to each family of CRPF troopers martyred in Pulwama and hand over the cheque.

Amma announced the donation as she was travelling to Mysore, the first stop on the second leg of her 2019 Bharata Yatra.

Prajnanam – Ayurveda seminar on management of infertility

1-2 Feb, Amritapuri Ashram

‘Prajnanam’, a two-day national seminar on Ayurvedic solutions for infertility management was inaugurated today by Kerala Governor P. Sadasivam at Mata Amritanandamayi Math, Amritapuri, Kollam.

During his inaugural address, the Governor has observed that the nation lacks effective treatment for infertility in general and the situation called for the involvement of other medical disciplines including Ayurveda. He emphasized the importance of having more clinical research activities in order to make Ayurveda the first choice for infertility management. While analyzing the benefits of Ayurveda in comparison with other medical disciplines, he made a critical observation that only Ayurveda equips the body with better health before commencing the treatment for infertility. It is equally important to create infertility awareness along with treatment, he added. While concluding his speech, the governor has acclaimed the service of Amrita School of Ayurveda for its contribution in the field of research, including infertility management.

Prajnanam – the national seminar was organised by Amrita School of Ayurveda. Around 1200 delegates representing 40 Ayurvedic institutions in 10 states took part in the two-day seminar.

The Governor also had a private meeting with Amma.

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Open your heart and unburden all your worries

Jan 27 – Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu – Bharata Yatra 2019

On the way to Tiruppur from Chennai, Amma stopped at a field just past the town of Ulundurpet. Amma led everyone in bhajans and meditation, gave satsang, and passed out prasad.

Amma talked about the need to have a childlike attitude along with an attitude of a student towards the master. “You must open your heart and unburden all your worries, or they will start eating you up from within like termites and cheap wood. You have not become like teak or mahagani – which are both strong woods.”

Amma’s program was held on the grounds of the Vivekanda Higher Secondary School in Tiruppur.
This was Amma’s second visit to the city – the first was in 1997. At that time, even though it rained during the program, crowds of people had waited for their turn for darshan. This year, it drizzled only during bhajans and the school grounds were overflowing with people.

At the beginning of the program, Amma gave away saris to AmritaSREE Self-Help group members from the region.

During Satsang, Amma said that human beings possessed infinite power and they could overcome any obstacle in life. She urged everyone to spread happiness throughout the world. Citing the examples of a rainbow, flowers, the full moon, and a butterfly, Amma said that although their life span was short lived, they still spread happiness around.

After bhajans, Amma led everyone in manasa puja.

During darshan, Amrita Vidyalayam children of Tiruppur and Ettimadai presented a variety of cultural programs

At the end of darshan, the school authorities brought a banyan tree sapling to be blessed by Amma which will be planted in memory of her visit.

Darshan continued till 8.20 am the next day morning.

-Kannadi

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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 visit to inaugurate the Sabarimala Bhakta Sangam. Amma talked about the importance and need to protect Temples and their traditions. She also suggested that everyone should read her full speech. {Sabarimala speech}

Amma reached Chennai at 11.37 pm. Devotees had been waiting for Amma’s arrival with their mantra on their lips and with love in their hearts. Dr V Maitreyan, MP; Tarun Kumar, Regional Office, CBSE Bangalore; KC Karupannan, Minister for Environment; Sevvoor S Ramachandran, Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowment Minister; were among the prominent people who garlanded Amma upon her arrival on the stage.

As part of the opening ceremonies, Amma gave saris to AmritaSREE self-help group members and also gave special prizes to Matruvani campaigners.

During Her satsang, Amma said that we should not think that we are useless: “Though human life is a gift, a majority of people across the world experience more sorrow than happiness. God has created each and every living being with exact measurements and requirements. Thinking, ‘I am useless’, is equal to questioning God’s omniscience. There is nothing in this universe which can be termed ‘useless’. We should not allow such thoughts to take root in our mind.”

While Amma was giving darshan, many prominent musicians played for Amma, including Kumari Kanyakumari on violin and AS Ram on Keytar. Cultural programs by the students of Amrita Vidyalayam and Amrita Balakendra members also entertained Amma and the gathered crowd.

Devotees continued to come for Amma’s darshan throughout the night.

The second day’s darshan finished at 2.57 am.

-Kannadi

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Amma’s Bharata Yatra 2019 Jan – Mar

Amma to start the second leg of her programs in Indian states from 18 Feb onwards. Amma will hold Satsang, Bhajan and Darshan at these programs.

February 19 (eve), 20 Mysuru Brahmasthanam Festival
MAM MYSURU and Brahmastanam Temple
114 7th Cross, Bogadi II Stage, Mysore 560006,
Karnataka Phone: (0821) 2542 682 {map}

February 22-23- Bengaluru Brahmasthanam Festival
MAM BANGALORE and Brahmastanam Temple,
136, Mata Amritanandamayi Road,
Jnana Bharathi, 2nd stage, Bangalore 560 056,
Phone: 080-2324 0767 {map}

February 25 (eve), 26- Hyderabad Brahmasthanam Festival
MAM HYDERABAD and Brahmastanam Temple,
844/1 East Marredpally, Mahendra Hills,Secunderabad-26, Telengana,
Phone: 040- 27732420, 27733174 {map}

February 28(eve), March 1- Pune Brahmasthanam Festival
MAM PUNE and Brahmastanam Temple
Plot No. 2, Sector 21, Yamuna Nagar, Pradhikaran, Nigdi,
Pune 411044 Maharashtra,
Phone: 020-27662592, 27662647, 32661021, {map}

March 4-5- Mumbai  Brahmasthanam Festival
MAM MUMBAI and Brahmastanam Temple
Brahmagiri, Plot No. 5, Sector 20, Nerul West, Navi
Mumbai 400706 Maharashtra,
Phone: (022) 2772 2385, Fax: (022) 2771 6055, {map}

March 8-9- Mangaluru Brahmasthanam Festival
MAM MANGALURE and Brahmastanam Temple
Sultan Bathery Road, Boloor, Mangalore-575003,
Phone: (0824) 2457 056 {map}

March 11-12- Kannur Brahmasthanam Festival
Mata Amritanandamayi Math
Amritapuram, Panankavu, Pallikkunnu P.O, Kannur, Kerala 670004
Phone – +91-497-274-7399 {map}

March 14-15 Palakkad Brahmasthanam Festival
M.A.M. Palakkad, Amrita Nagar, Puthur
Palakkad 678001 Kerala
Phone: 0491-2535 011 {map}

March 17-18 Kochi Brahmasthanam Festival
M.A.M. Ernakulam, Kunnumpuram (NH 17) Edappally North P.O,
Ernakulam, Kochi 682024 Kerala
Phone: 0484 2800682 {map}

Jan 18 Fri – 19 Sat
Brahmasthanam Festival, TiruvananthaPuram, Kerala
MAM Thiruvananthapuram   
Amrita Nagar, Kaimanam,
Thiruvananthapuram – 695 018, Kerala.
Phone: 0471 – 2490140  {map}

Jan 21 Mon – 22 Tue –
Brahmasthanam Festival, Madurai, Tamil Nadu
MAM Madurai   
Moolakarai, Tirupparankundaram Rd.,
Pasumalai, Madurai – 625 005, Tamil Nadu.
Phone: 0452 – 2370800  {map}

Jan 24 Thu – 25 Fri
Brahmasthanam Festival, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
MAM Chennai   
132, Arcot Road, Virugambakkam,
near Avichi School, Chennai – 600 092,
Tamil Nadu.
Phone: 044 – 23764063, {map}

Jan 27 Sun
Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu (Public program, evening)
Vivekananda Vidyalaya,
K Chettipalayam, Darapuram Road,
Tirupur-641 608

Jan 29 Tue-30 Wed
Brahmasthanam Festival, Kovai, Tamil Nadu
MAM Coimbatore   
Ramasamy Nagar, Extension-2,
Nallampalayam Road, Ganapathy,
Coimbatore – 641 006, Tamil Nadu.
Phone: 0422 – 2538326 /  09791785121  {map}

Kodungallur, Kerala programs stands cancelled.

What selfless actions we have done for others?

25 Dec 2018, Amritapuri – Xmas celebrations

As every year, Christmas at Amritapuri ashram was a very memorable and festive occasion. Devotees from all over the world joined in the celebration and cultural presentations in Ammas presence.

The evening programme started with a traditional German Christmas charol. Amma’s international little children and teenagers then showcased a scene from Jesus’ life through music and dance. After a traditional Chinese dance a much applauded mime story was presented, narrating the story of an old man, who was trying to remember his childhood days and regain an innocent heart. Various Ashram children presented a dance depicting the ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu. The cultural programme culminated in the singing of the song “Silent Night” and a musical drama about love and compassion, ending with a powerful gospel rendition.

In her Christmas message, Amma said: “Today, our spiritual values are drowning in a flood of external comfort and pleasure. Rather than celebrating Christmas in worship, people prefer to indulge in the external celebrations. This Christmas, it might be good to reflect on a few things such as “How many good actions was I able to do in God’s name during the past year? How many people’s tears was I able to wipe? Were my actions able to bring a little light into a few lives?” We should spend some time in such self-reflection. “This past year, when people told me of their sorrows, did I spare a little time to listen to them? Were my words able to bring them comfort?” We should do some inner reflection. “Of the 24 hours given to us each day, was I able to spare at least one hour to help selflessly?” In this manner, we can transform ourselves into real human beings.”

In the spirit of Christmas, Amma sang the english song “Only love”: “Only love is our guiding light, only love can heal and unite, only love shines so bright, only love can end this night”. Soon after, she cheered the crowd with a rocking version of Mata Rani.

After a prayer and mediation for World Peace, Amma followed another Xmas tradition at Amritapuri: Blessing chocolate cake, which was distributed as prasad (blessed gift) to one and all, reminding us of the sweetness that comes with Divine Love.

-Dass

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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 by a jazz duet featuring a pianist and a vocalist.   They were followed by the Song and Spirit Interfaith Choir whose devotional and melodious voices uplifted everyone in the hall. 

The second night of the retreat featured cultural performances from devotees around the region.   There was a traditional Gujurati dance.  Local youth from AYUDH put on a play depicting stories about Krishna and how, even as a baby, Krishna’s actions serve as a role model for everyone.

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-Kannadi

Holi in Hyderabad

28 Feb – 1 Mar , Hyderabad, Telangana – Bharata Yatra 2018

Amma arrived in Hyderabad just before midnight to a crowd of devotees that had gathered to welcome her.

The next morning, Irrigation Minister, T. Harish Rao, and Special Advisor to the State Government, S. Venugopalachary, were to meet Amma on her first day of scheduled programs.

Amma appreciated the effort put forth by the state government in their aim to prioritize much-needed irrigation projects. In a private meeting, Harish Rao asked Amma to give her blessings for the irrigation projects, which supply much needed agricultural water to farmers.

As part of the Amrita Serve project, MAM has adopted Kodur village in the Medak district and Gudipaticheruvu in the Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh. In Kodur village, Amma has initiated a program that trains locals to produce low-cost, biodegradable sanitary napkins, and, separately, has begun providing tuition for children from kindergarten age to Class 10. Amrita Serve also installed a compressed mud block manufacturing unit, which serves as a durable, eco-friendly alternative to the existing bricks. The unit is enabling villagers to earn a livelihood.

Amma distributed saris and working capital to the AmritaSREE Self-Help Group members, and AYUDH members were given saplings to promote organic farming. Biodegradable sanitary napkins made by the Amrita SeRVe project were also distributed to the teenage girls in attendance.

Speaking on the occasion, SK Joshi, the Principal Secretary of the Govt of Telangana said, “Amma is a living example of an integral human. We all have seen how much effort Amma has put towards help elderly people, orphans, and others.”

Amma led all in a meditation and Manasa puja, delivering the instructions in Telugu (the local language). Her Satsang was translated into Telugu and she also sang a number of Telugu bhajans.

The two final days of the festival fell on Holi. Many devotees brought colours and ‘Pichkari’ to Amma. As is the tradition on Holi, Amma sprayed the colours on all around her, creating a vibrant atmosphere full of joy and laughter. As well, Amma sang a Holi themed bhajan with the line, “Jagadeeswary prem ki rang me rali…” which can be translated as, “oh Divine Mother spray the colours of love all around….”

Finishing the Hyderabad program with an ecstatic Holi celebration, Amma and the tour group departed the city for the next stop in Pune.

-Kannadi

 

 

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Swami Ramakrishnananda Puri South America Tour 2017

Santiago, Chile:
Contact: http://www.ammachile.cl/swami-2017/

Saturday Oct 14th- Satsang, Bhajan & Meditation, 4:00pm
Centro Cultural de Lo Prado, Paseo de las Artes 880, Metro Lo Prado.

Sunday Oct 15th- Puja, 11:00am
Biblioteca Municipal de Quinta Normal Radal 1693, esq. Padre Tadeo, Quinta Normal.

Viña del Mar, Chile:
Tuesday Oct 17th- Satsang, Bhajan & Meditation, 7:30pm
Cine Arte de Viña del Mar, Plaza Vergara #142

Lima, Peru:
Contact: https://www.facebook.com/www.ammaperu.com.pe/
Friday Oct 20th- Homa, Satsang, Bhajan & Meditation, 6:30pm
Saturday Oct 21st- IAM course, 9:30am
City Walk- Caminos del Inca, calle Monterrey 258 esq con Av. Caminos Del Inca 241, 3 y 4 Nivel – CITY WALK / Chacarilla del Estanque, Santiago De Surco, Lima 33 Lima, Peru

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil:
Contact: http://www.ammabrasil.org/swami/

Sunday Oct 22nd – Homa, Satsang, Bhajan & Meditation, 6:30pm
IAB, Rua do Pinheiro #10- Flamengo

Araruama, Brazil:
Tuesday Oct 24th- Homa, Satsang, Bhajan & Meditation, 6:30pm
Templo Amrita, Araruama, RJ, Rua Simonides Nunes de Almeida Filho 296, Fonte Limpa

Sao Paolo, Brazil:
Friday Oct 27th – Satsang, Bhajan & Meditation, 8:00pm
Saturday Oct 28th – Puja, 9am
Espaço Mie Kaikan Av. Lins de Vasconcelos, 3.352 Vila Mariana

We invite you to Amritavarsham64

Dhanyatman,
It is my great pleasure to invite you to the 64th Birthday Celebrations of Her Holiness Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi—our Beloved Amma. The celebrations will take place at the Amrita University Campus in Amritapuri, Kerala, on the evening- of Sunday, the 8th of October, and on the morning of Monday, the 9th of October 2017. We would be overjoyed if you would be with us on this auspicious occasion.

For 64 years now, Amma has been blessing the world with her compassion and selflessness. Holding the sick, the poor and the lonely directly to her heart… drying their tears with her own hands… doing everything she can to uplift them… Amma’s life is an expression of a Love we had heretofore only read about. Seeing only oneness and unity, it is a Love that cuts across all boundaries—those of nation, of politics, of religion, of language, of caste. It is a Love that embraces people of all ages, all backgrounds, all walks of life. It is a Love that inspires everyone it touches to strive to expand his or her heart and mind. It is a Love that makes people ask themselves, “What more could I be doing to help others?”

Each year the devotees and disciples of Amma come together on Amma’s birthday in order to celebrate the advent of this Love into their lives. The celebrations are joyous, drawing lakhs of people from all over the world. They are verily an expression of the mantra of which Amma’s entire life has been a manifestation: Om lokah samasthah sukhino bhavantu—”May everyone everywhere be happy!”

Ever in Amma’s Service,
Swami Amritaswarupananda Puri
Vice-Chairman, Board of Trustees

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Programme Highlights
Sunday, evening 8th October:
Cultural Programmes by Students of Amrita Educational Institutions

Monday, 9th October:
Sri Guru Padapuja.
Amma’s Birthday Address
Release of new Ashram Publications
Distribution of free Clothing to the poor,
Awarding of Amritakeerthi Puraskar
Launch and Inauguration of new Charitable Programes
Followed by AMMA’s Darshan
Cultural Programmes by Students of Amrita Educational Institutions