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My children are everywhere, Amma must go to them
May 31 – June 6,San Ramon, California – USA Yatra 2017 Amma held 4 days of public programs followed by a retreat at her San Ramon, California Ashram in northern California. The surrounding hills still had touches of green from the spring rains as people descended upon the Ashram to welcome Amma. On Devi Bhava,…
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Amma’s message seems more important than ever before
27-30 May, Seattle, USA – North America Yatra 2017 Amma began her 30th North American Yatra with three days of programs in Bellevue, Washington, USA. Amma went directly from the airport to the Pacific Northwest Center where she served lunch while devotees told spiritual stories and jokes. Much has changed in the past year since…
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Live like a rainbow, giving as much as joy and happiness to others
Australia, April 11 – 27, 2017 Amma visited four cities across Australia, holding free public programs in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and the Gold Coast, and retreats in Melbourne and the Gold Coast in her 18 days program. Amma received a warm welcome to Australia from the Government as well, with State Member of Parliament for…
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Masala Dosa festival at Amritapuri
18 May 2017, Amritapuri Ashram As has become a regular tradition, before leaving for a foreign tour, Amma takes time out to make and serve Masala Dosa for the residents of Amritapuri Ashram. Its a precious moment for all. Today also before her Japan – USA – Canada yatra, after the evening bhajans Amma made…
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Attachment to Detachment: Q&A with Amma
13 Jan 2017, Amritapuri Ashram Beach Meditation Amma gathered with the devotees on the beach for meditation. The gentle rumbling of waves and cool, onshore breeze quieted everyone’s mind. After sometime spent in contemplation, someone raised their hand with a question for Amma: “Amma, you ask us to live a life of love and compassion,…
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Only when joy and sharing come, will our efforts become complete
29-30 April, Trissur, Kerala – Bharata Yatra 2017 After Kochi, Amma held a two days brahmastahanm festival in Trissur. Amma was welcomed with PanchariMelam and Raman, the elephant was there. Dr. Mar Aprem Mooken Metropolitan, the head of India’s Assyrian Church of the East, came to see Amma. After having Amma’s darshan, His Grace said,…
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When the word cross limits, they create destruction: Amma in Kochi
26-27 April, Kochi, Kerala – Bharata Yatra 2017 After spending most of April touring Malaysia, Singapore and Australia, Amma returned to India and held a two days Brahmasthanam festival in Kochi, Kerala. Each day, Amma lead everyone in meditation, bhajans and gave satsang. Despite the scorching heat, all the devotees patiently waited hours for Amma’s…
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Why Amma always wants to serve food
27 Jan, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu – Bharata Yatra 2017 After finishing the program in Trivandrum, the tour group drove to KayanaKumari where the next program was to be held. Upon their arrival Amma decided to serve prasad. Once all the food had been distributed, sitting on the veranda of Amrita Vidyalayam, she began to tell the…
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Celebrating 30 years of a unique journey of Love to Singapore and to the World
Amma conducted a three day program in Singapore between April 6th and 8th at the Marina Bay Sands Convention Center. Organised by Amriteswari Society, the event marked the 30th anniversary of Amma’s first travel from India abroad that began in Singapore on March 16th, 1987. In the manner and commitment to the idea of giving…
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Foundation of happiness is gratitude: Amma in Malaysia 2017
3 April 2017, Penang, Malaysia Amma visited Malaysia for a one day program which included Satsang, Bhajans, Meditation and Darshan at the Spice Arena in Penang, Malaysia. Upon her arrival, Amma was given a traditional Poorna Kumbham welcome. Amma was also honoured by the Deputy Chief Minister of Penang – Dr. P Ramasamy; Deputy Minister…