Tag: Chennai

  • Begin to consider the needs of others before our own

    Begin to consider the needs of others before our own

    “If we could only begin to consider needs of others before our own, we would be able to make earth a better place,” Amma said during her visit to Chennai.

  • There is nothing in this universe which can be termed ‘useless’

    There is nothing in this universe which can be termed ‘useless’

    Jan 24 – 25 – Brahmasthanam Festival, Chennai, Tamil Nadu – Bharata Yatra 2019 On the way to Chennai, Amma and the tour group stopped at the Varavandi Railway Station area. Amma led everyone in meditation, followed by satsang, bhajans and prasad distribution. Interacting with the tour group, Amma explained the situation surrounding Her recent…

  • Moderation is required at all levels of life for happiness, health and longevity

    Moderation is required at all levels of life for happiness, health and longevity

    23-24 January, Chennai, Tamil Nadu – Bharata Yatra 2018 In Chennai, Amma’s two-day Brahmasthanam festival filled the Chennai Ashram with a bustling crowd for the Bharat Yatra 2018. This year marks the 28th anniversary of the Chennai Brahmasthanam temple’s consecration. Devotees thronged the venue from the early morning until the daily program’s finish late in…

  • The spring season of life blossoms where there is patience and forbearance

    The spring season of life blossoms where there is patience and forbearance

    6-7 Feb, Chennai, Tamil Nadu – Bharata Yatra 2017 After giving darshan all through the night in Salem, Amma traveled north east and arrived to the capital of Tamil Nadu, to Chennai. Even though Amma gave non stop darshan in Salem all night and then drove all day, she immediately served a Prasad dinner to…

  • Be thankful – Amma at Musical Chennai

    Be thankful – Amma at Musical Chennai

    20-21 Feb, Chennai, Tamil Nadu – Bharata Ystra 2016 After the public program in Puducherry, Amma held a two day Brahmasthanam festival in Chennai. During the two days, Amma gave darshan, sang bhajans and gave satsang. She also led the Manasapuja, instructing all in the local Tamil language. Speaking on the occasion, she said, “Be…

  • Chennai flood relief updates

    Chennai flood relief updates

    Amma has always led by example, and her senior disciples follow suit. Here, her senior disciples personally unload the food materials from the truck, distribute food packages to those affected by the flooding. They are joined by more than 500 volunteers providing food, clothing, rescue operations, medical attention and essential provisions. We also donated Rs.…

  • MAM donates Rs. 5 crores for Chennai flood relief

    MAM donates Rs. 5 crores for Chennai flood relief

    8 Dec 2015, Chennai In the wake of the colossal loss and damages due to the unprecedented rains in Chennai and parts of Tamil Nadu, MAM donated Rs.5 Crores towards the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund for relief and rehabilitation  activities. On behalf of MAM, Swami Ramakrishnananda Puri met Dr J.Jayalalitha, Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu…

  • Boat rescue, food and clothing to the flood affected Chennai

    Boat rescue, food and clothing to the flood affected Chennai

    Due to incessant heavy rain, many low-lying areas of the city of Chennai were inundated on the late night of 1st December. Water from the overflowing Adyar River submerged houses lying within a kilometer either side of the river, and floodwaters reached many other areas as well. Hundreds of thousands of  people have been affected.…

  • Food for the flood affected in Chennai

    Food for the flood affected in Chennai

    23 Nov 2015, Chennai Due to unusually heavy rainfall over the past few weeks, the Adyar River overflowed its banks, ‪flooding‬ thousands of houses in the Indian city of Chennai. Tens of thousands of people have been impacted by the flooding. In one of the hardest-hit areas — Choolaipallam, MGR Nagar, South Chennai — Led…

  • Lift ourselves from manhood to godhood by love and compassion

    Lift ourselves from manhood to godhood by love and compassion

    14-15 Jan, Chennai, Tamil Nadu – Bharata Yatra 2015 After a gap of two years Amma visited her Chennai ashram for a Brahmastanam Festival on Jan 14 and 15. The day Amma arrived, Jan 13, was the day prior to the Pongal Festival. As Amma was serving dinner to everyone, she asked the devotees to…