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A new generation of peace – AYUDH’s 14th European Youth Summit
14 – 22 July 2018, M.A. Center Germany 250 youth from 23 nationalities gathered to participate in the 14th European Youth Summit Generation of Peace. The different elements of the summit – talks, interactive panel discussions, youth-driven working groups, creative workshops and sharing groups – all aimed to explore the theme subdivided into three categories:…
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Vavubali – paying homage to ancestors
11 Aug 2018, Amritapuri Many people performed VavuBali -oblations to the ancestors – at Amritapuri Ashram today. Hundreds of people including many westerners participated in the one-hour long ceremony. Remembering their forefathers each one paid their tributes, followed a ritual which was well instructed by the brahmacharis. Pitru Yagna is a part of the Pancha…
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Amrita is setting up a homograft bank
2 Aug 2018, KochiAmrita Institute of Medical Sciences is in the process of setting up a homograft bank that will be second such bank to preserve aorta and pulmonary artery from the deceased donors in the state. This will benefit children, who have an infection of the valves. In absence of aorta and pulmonary artery,…
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Real-time landslide warning system by Amrita installed in Sikkim
1 Aug 2018, Sikkim Internet of Things (IoT) based real-time landslide warning system has been installed in Sikkim, the first of its kind in the Himalayan region by Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham. Director of the Centre of Wireless Networks and Application of the institute, Maneesha Sudheer explained “It will monitor a densely populated area spanning 150…
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“I am the infinite, I am fullness itself” – Gurupurnima celebrations
-from Amma’s Gurupurnima message Guru Purnima is a reminder to find our purnatvam—our fullness—within. Looking through the small windows of our mind, we come to wrong conclusions about ourselves and the world. The guru is the most noble and trusted friend who awakens us to the reality that, “I am not this small entity (body,…
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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…