Category: Europe 2018

  • Amma is the calm amidst the storm

    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…

  • Be steadfast in your commitment to the spiritual path

    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…

  • Vision is not what we see externally through our physical eyes

    Vision is not what we see externally through our physical eyes

    5-7 November, Toulon, France – Europe Yatra 2018 Amma’s programs in the South of France are some of the largest outside India. Even before sunrise, one can see long lines encircling the Omega Zenith stadium. More than anything else, one is struck by the patience and love imbuing every aspect of the event. On the…

  • Never lose your self-confidence, break free from the bondage and impurities of the mind

    Never lose your self-confidence, break free from the bondage and impurities of the mind

    2-3 November, M.A.Center, Brombachtal, Germany – Europe Yatra 2018 Amma’s program at M.A. Center Germany has become an annual pilgrimage destination for Amma’s devotees all over Europe, and this year was no exception. The ashram center, located in an idyllic setting amid beautiful rolling hills, provided the perfect ambience for the program. Arriving at the…

  • Amma, the true torchbearer of ethos of Indian civilization

    Amma, the true torchbearer of ethos of Indian civilization

    30-31 October – Munich, Germany, Europe Yatra 2018 This was Amma’s first visit to Starnberg in the Bavarian region of Germany. The program was held in the Biberkor Montessori School.    Amma was welcomed to Germany by the Indian Consul General Shri. Sugandh Rajaram; Rupert Monn, Mayor of Starnberg; actor, director and TV personality Sebastian…

  • Your love and affection that has brought me here

    Your love and affection that has brought me here

    23-24 October, Copenhagen, Denmark — Europe Yatra 2018 After years of patiently waiting, the dreams of countless well-wishers of Amma came true – Amma would come to Denmark for the first time. As Amma stepped out of her vehicle after a 14-hour drive from Winterthur, Switzerland, hundreds of her Danish children had gathered late into…

  • We need a cold head with clear thoughts and a warm heart with compassion

    We need a cold head with clear thoughts and a warm heart with compassion

    19-21 October, Winterthur, Switzerland, – Europe Yatra 2018 Amma arrived at Eulach Hallen, Winterthur to a grand welcome by the Swiss devotees, accompanied by the traditional Swiss alpenhorn and clanging of the traditional Swiss cowbells. Upon her arrival, Amma served a prasad dinner to all the gathered volunteers and devotees. Being the Maha Navami day,…

  • The mind is a good servant, not a good master

    The mind is a good servant, not a good master

    16-17 October, Houten, Netherlands – Europe Yatra 2018 Amma’s presence attracted people from all parts of the country as well as the neighbouring countries of Belgium and Luxembourg. The Expo Houten venue had been overflowing on both days of Amma’s visit to the Netherlands. Amma was welcomed to the Netherlands by India’s Ambassador to the…

  • Aspire not to have more – but to be more

    Aspire not to have more – but to be more

    13-14 Oct, Dublin, Ireland – Europe Yatra 2018 Devotees from all over the United Kingdom, Europe and even further afield flocked Ireland for her programs in Ireland this year, held at Dublin’s Citywest Convention Centre. Amma was welcomed to Ireland by a host of government officials, including Ms Frances Fitzgerald, Ireland’s Minister for Business, Enterprise…

  • Amma is our ambassador of peace

    Amma is our ambassador of peace

    9-11 Oct, Barcelona, Spain – Europe Yatra 2018 Granollers was the first stop of Amma’s 2018 European Yatra. The evening of her arrival in Spain, Amma received a warm and rousing welcome from her children, who had gathered from all over the country to help organize the program. Amma was welcomed to the region by…