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A cool breeze of Love in the Nation’s Capital
1–2 July, Washington DC – America Yatra 2018 Upon the conclusion of Amma’s visit to Boston, Amma travelled down the East Coast to the nation’s capital for her annual two-days of programs in Washington, D.C. Immediately upon arrival, Amma graced the local devotees and tour staff with an unexpected stop at the beautiful MA Center…
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Amma’s teachings are more relevant than ever
4-6 July, New York — America Yatra 2018 Amma’s 32nd visit to New York took place in the heart of Manhattan — Times Square. Amma’s face was shining on Broadway — adding a touch of the spiritual amongst the glittering advertisements of Times Square, attracting thousands walking the street to come and receive her embrace.…
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Religions are the flowers arranged for worshipping God.
28-29 June, Boston, Marlborough — America Yatra 2018 On the first night of programs, on Amma’s annual visit to New England, Amma was welcomed with annual cultural programs from both African and Indian traditions. The program in Marlborough, Massachusetts, thus served as a hub for intercultural exchange, with thousands of people gathering to celebrate Amma’s…
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It’s rare to see a world religious leader having so much direct contact with the general public
24-26 June, Illinois, Chicago – America Yatra 2018 Amma’s annual three days of programs at MA Center Chicago in Elburn were marked by important local figures who came to show their appreciation for the work Amma and the MA Center has done for the local community, county and the world at large. The Kane County…
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Our lives are meant to be born in love, to live in love, and to eventually end in love
The feeling closest to our True Self is love. Our lives are meant to be born in love, to live in love, and to eventually end in love. In truth, love has no end; it is eternal and connects every aspect of creation — human beings with each other, with Nature, and with God. Thus, its effulgence…
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Every action done with awareness is yoga
21-22 Jun, Dallas -America Yatra 2018 Amma’s yearly visit to Dallas was graced with the celebration of the International Day of Yoga. All those gathered, young and old, met Amma first by participating in an energizing session of Amrita Yoga. Amma kept smiles on everyone’s faces as she helped demonstrate the poses on a two-year-old…
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What is the principle behind Puja?
The law of karma says that the sorrows of life are the results of our own sins, committed in the past, in this life or in previous lives. There are certain periods in life when we have to suffer from the results of our sins, when, whatever we do, we may not meet with success.…
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Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences signs MoU with Harvard Med School
April 2018, Kochi Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center of Harvard Medical School has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi to collaborate on research and education initiatives in critical care, pain medicine, and anesthesiology. The memorandum identifies joint research and an exchange of faculty and students as areas for…
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Eye surgeries in Africa
June 2018 – Zambia, Kenya and Burkina Faso “I thought I would never see the wonders of this world again,” said one of the patients after a successful cataract surgery in Burkina Faso. Once again, medical practitioners from Spain joined with local ones in Africa to bring free eye surgeries to people living in poverty.…
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International Yoga day celebrations at Amrita Institutions
21 June 2018 International Yoga Day was celebrated across the Amrita Institutions and different Ashram centers across the country. Amma initiated Yoga practices during her program in Santa Fe {news}. Speaking on the occasion Amma gave a message saying that “Yoga is the means of awakening the infinite strength within, by training the body, mind and…