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Flame Forth Courageously, Awaken The Self
Only a Guru knows how to handle a disciple.
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Roar Like Lions
This is an excerpt from the inaugural address by Amma, at the 11th edition of the Hindu Spiritual and Service Fair based on the theme, ‘Foster Women’s Honour’. Speaking on the occasion, Amma stressed gender equality. Womanhood is the underlying principle and essence of being a woman For Amma, men and women are equal: both…
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Become the hands of God
In a village there was a beautiful statue of a Mahatma with outstretched arms. On a plaque beneath the statue, these words were inscribed, “Come into my arms.” Over the years, the arms broke off. The villagers loved the statue and were very upset. They gathered together to try to decide what to do. Some…
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Until the inner Guru awakens, one needs an external Guru
Even though God and guru dwell within us, our mental state is unfit to imbibe that presence. At present we are extroverted; so, the inner guru has yet to awaken.
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You are in Amma’s heart, Amma is also in you
5th July 2020 – Amritapuri – from Amma’s Guru Punima program Amma knows that many devotees are sad that they cannot be here today for Gurupurnima. We have to abide by the Government rules. When so many residents stay here, Amma has to ensure their safety as well. Only if we behave as model citizens…
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Yoga is a comprehensive way of life & dharmic values
Yoga keeps the body fit and mind still
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Yoga is moving away from the misconception that we are apart from God
All spiritual practices – whether it is selfless service to society, meditation, chanting mantras, or studying the scriptures – are to help awaken us from our slumber.
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Wake up and move forward with caution
Never forget the lessons that Nature has taught us during these times
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The coronavirus is a wake-up call
We should try to see others’ pain as our own, see them as a part of ourselves, and establish a heart-connection with them.
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Pandemic is a warning from Nature to treat her with respect and to protect her
It is the duty of human beings to protect all living creatures, seeing Nature as our mother