Month: August 2000
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If Amma ruled the world, She would be a sweeper, cleaning everyone’s mind
children are more naturally attached to the Mother than the Father, and the responsibility for the moulding of a future generation lies with the Mother.
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Amma at the Millennium World Peace Summit
Amma at the Millennium World Peace Summit, United Nations, 29 August 2000
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The Real Change Must Happen Within
There is one Truth that shines through all of creation. Rivers and mountains, plants and animals, the sun, the moon and the stars, you and I – all are expressions of this one Reality.
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For the first time Malayalam in UN General Assembly Hall
For the first time in the UN’s fifty-five year history, the language was Malayalam was heard in the General Assembly Hall!
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The Millennium World Peace Summit Prayer for Peace at United Nations
May all beings in this world and all the other worlds be happy and peaceful.
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Krishna’s birthday celebrations
22 August 2000, Amritapuri The festivities began at 6:30 in the morning with a special procession from the Main temple to a local seaside temple. A large number of ashramites, devotees and visitors took part in the procession, singing Krishna bhajans, clapping hands and dancing! The baby elephant ‘Ram’ was decorated to lead the procession,…
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Fathers box
A father was approached by his grownup sons. “Father,” they said, “please divide your property amongst us. We will always look after you.” Heeding the words of his children, the father agreed and divided all his property amongst them. It was decided that he would live with his sons, staying with each for two months…
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Legends of Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu
Sthala Puranas of Bharat Tiruchirapalli (“Trichy”) is home to some of the most legendary and ancient temples in India, as well as to some beautiful stories and history. Here are but a few: Sri Rangam Temple & Uchi Pillayar Temple Perhaps its most famous temple in the city is the Sri Ranganath Swami Temple. The…
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Legends of Kovai, Tamil Nadu
Around an ancient temple dedicated to Koni Amman, the name of this goddess alone the city name “Kovai” evolve.
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Legends of Chennai
The city of the Peacock Sthala Puranas of Bharat One of the most famous temples in Chennai is the Kapaleswarar Temple1, located in an area that is today referred to as Mylapore. In fact, Mylapore is an Anglicized form of “Mayilapur,” which literally means “City of the Peacock.”2 In the Puranas, Lord Shiva is the…