Category: Spiritual

  • Praying for the departed in tsunami

    11 Mar 2012, Amritapuri Today marks the one year anniversary of the Japanese Tsunami. Near the beginning of darshan, just after the morning archana, Amma asked all to take a moment and remember the tragedy. She said, “This is the time the Japanese tsunami happened, so for all the souls of the departed and for…

  • When Science meets Spirituality

    the level of respect society shows for scientists should increase. When science is respected the motivation to serve and find cures for cancer and other diseases will automatically arise within, while the desire to make quick money will decrease.

  • May the New Year lead to the birth of a new individual and a new society

    New Year, Sunday, 00.10 am, 1 January 2012 – Amritapuri “May our lives and the lives of all beings be pervaded with goodness. This is Amma’s prayer on this occasion. May the divine power to effect positive change – both in ourselves and in the world – awaken in Amma’s children. Amma’s prayer is that…

  • Show enthusiasm to practice the teaching of Mahatmas

    In the same way you celebrate the birthdays of these Mahatmas, with so much care and enthusiasm, you should demonstrate the same care and enthusiasm in putting into practice their teachings in each and every moment of your life

  • Amma in London: Tie our minds to God with the lifeline of devotion

    15 – 17 November, London, UK – Europe Yatra 2011 Before traveling to London to conclude her 25th European Tour, Amma visited her center near Antwerp, Belgium. She spent the day there with local devotees and served a prasad lunch. From there Amma continued on to the United Kingdom and conducted a 3 day program…

  • IAM in Russia

    1 – 2 Oct, 2011 – St. Petersburg, Russia The first IAM course in St. Petersburg took place on 1 and 2 October. It was taught over two full days in a seminar center near downtown St. Petersburg. The instructions where translated by a local who has learned the IAM technique in India. There were…

  • IAM in Halkida

    23 – 25 Sep 2011, Greece IAM course was held in a retreat center at Sunshine House in Halkida, one hour distance from Athens.

  • Balancing Life in Hong Kong

    September 8th – 11th 2011, Hong Kong Swami Ramakrishnananda Puri conducted three days of programs in Hong Kong. Hong Kong’s sole Hindu Temple is located in the Happy Valley. The temple had a crowd of more than 200 to attend Swami Ramakrishnananda’s talk. After the talk, Swamiji began leading bhajans, with songs such as Dayakaro…

  • To win the competition of Life remain within the boundaries of Dharma

    Onam celebration with Amma in Amritapuri Friday, 9 September 2011, Amritapuri As always the Onam festivities began early in the morning in Amritapuri. The Pookkalam, Nirapara, Nila Vilakku, as well as hanging cluster bunches of bananas decorated the verandah in front of Amma’s room. At 9:30 am Amma was led into the large hall by…

  • When compassion takes birth, Sri Krishna is born

     Sri Krishna’s Birthday Celebrations 21 August 2011, Amritapuri At 4.50 am, on the Krishna Janmashtami day, the bhajan hall was echoing with the mantras of Lalita Sahasranama. The adjacent Kalari, filled with white smoke from the Homa Kunda. The celebrations of Lord Krishna’s birth had begun in the charged atmosphere of Amritapuri ashram. To celebrate Krishna…