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Whatever be the condition, our mind should be on God
13 March 2017, Amritapuri Ashram The ocean breeze carried the scent of salt water onto the shore. All were gathered under the palm trees in meditation with Amma. Aside from the rhythmic crashing of waves and occasional bird chirping overhead, the beach was quiet. After the meditation came to an end, Amma asked if anyone…
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Amma’s Bharata Yatra 2017 – Jan – May
Amma’s Bharata Yatra 2017, in which Amma will be holding annual Brahmasthanam festivals and public programs in India. Jan 25-26 Tiruvananthapuram Brahmasthanam Festival, Kerala Venue: Mata Amritanandamayi Math, Amrita Nagar, Kaimanam, {map} Thiruvananthapuram – 695 018, Kerala. Jan 28 Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu (Public program) (Consecration & Dedication of Ramayana Darshanam and Bharat Mata…
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Morphine and the last thought at death
Action becomes habit, and habit determines character 14 March 2017, Amritapuri Ashram It was Tuesday in the ashram, a quiet day reserved for the practice of sadhana. Amma had come out to meditate with the devotees and serve prasad. She asked if anyone had a question. One devotee raised their hand and asked a question…
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Pure Love in a city of devotion: Amma’s visit to Kozhikode
22-23 March, Kozhikode, Kerala – Bharata Yatra 2017 After a successful program in Coimbatore, the tour group packed up and drove to Kozhikode for the last stop of the Bharata Yatra’s 3rd leg. The Kozihkode ashram was overflowing with love by the time Amma arrived. Crowds of devotees were there to greet her, all of…
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The Body and Mind of a Mahatma – Nothing to lose, nothing to discard
12 March 2017, Amritapuri Ashram Amma came for an evening meditation in the bhajans hall with all the visitors and residents of the ashram. Though most people were sitting in meditation even before Amma arrived, the effect of her presence was unmistakable once she sat down, crossed her legs, and closed her eyes. The entire…
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Dancing in Love: Amma’s Visit to Coimbatore
19 March, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu – Bharata Yatra 2017 The Coimbatore Amrita Vidyalayam grounds were filled by all those attending Amma’s annual Brahmasthanam Festival. The huge crowd stretched all the way to the back of the school premises from the front stage. A light evening drizzle cooled off the day’s heat as all the devotees…
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Be a Beginner with the Attitude of Gratitude
7 March, Bengaluru, Karnataka – Bharata Yatra 2017 It was a rainy night filled with lightning and thunder in Bengaluru. Amma, having just arrived from Mysore, was serving prasad to the tour group and all the local volunteers. She asked if anyone had a question. One devotee from the tour group raised his hand and…
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The Faith of an Innocent heart is what is needed to realise God
3 March, Mysore, Karnataka – Bharata Yatra 2017 After the short drive from Mananthavady {news}, Amma arrived in Mysore {news} to a crowd of joyous devotees. She made her way to the stage, served all those present prasad, and then asked if anyone had a story to share. One devotee raised her hand and related…
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Amma’s 2017 Japan – USA – Canada Yatra
Amma to visit 12 cities from 23 May to July 10th. Tokyo, Japan 23-25 May Free Public programs Venue: BelleSalle Shibuya Garden, Hall C Sumitomofudosan Shibuya Garden Tower B1,Nanpeidaicho 16-17, Shibuya) 23 May (Tue) Morning Program: 11:00 24 May (Wed) Morning Program: 10:00 Evening : 18:30 25 May (Thu) Morning Program: 10:00 Evening: 18:30 Devi…
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Spirit of Love: Amma’s visit to Bengaluru
8-9 March, Bengaluru Brahmasthanam, Karnataka – Bharata Yatra 2017 The second leg of the 2017 Bharata Yatra ended on a high note, with the final stop of the tour in Bangalore. There to welcome Amma were dignitaries of all ranks and status. The list included: DV Sadananda Gowda, Union Minister for Statistics and Programme Implementation;…