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GreenFriends towards greener society
GreenFriends representatives from several European countries met in the French ashram for an Easter retreat from 2 to 5 April, to launch GreenFriends Europe, the informal network of all of Embracing the World’s green initiatives in Europe. The three-day retreat was a meeting to motivate, cultivate and develop newer ideas on green initiatives for fostering the…
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Sprouting of GrowIn
People from many countries took part in a webcast and highlighted the work on many different vegetables they could grow in small spaces.
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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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IAM meditation in Budapest
As many of the participants already knew Amma, they all had the strong wish that Amma will come to Hungary soon.
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The power to change
If each one of us is to do their part well, we could still save the earth. Their despair had turned into hope and they would be more cautious of what they do in the future.
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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.