Month: July 2003
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The bell rang three times
29 July 2003, Amritapuri The bell rang three times. The ashramites knew Amma would be coming any moment. Everyone rushed to Amma’s courtyard. The gates were open wide for Amma’s car. But then when the crowd heard the sound of excited voices by the old temple, they realized that Amma was coming via a side…
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Los Angeles – 2003
Amma visited Los Angeles county as part of her USA 2003 Tour. A commendation was awarded to Amma by Susan Nissman on behalf of 10 million people of Los Angeles County phrasing “constituency is colorless and She makes no judgement in terms of healing, and Her good works”. Morning programs was started with Meditation and followed by Amma’s…
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Honorary Citizenship and the Key to the City
14 July 2003, Chicago-Area Cities Award Amma After a full weekend of Amma’s programs in the Chicago area, the working Monday morning still found devotees making their way into Amma’s soothing presence, yearning for more time in the peaceful vicinity of this Spiritual Master in the form of a loving Mother. On this day, the…
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Guru Purnima at the Ashram
13 July 2003 — Amritapuri No matter what one may say about Amma not being confined to the physical body, Her physical presence does make a difference. Anyone who has met Her will vouchsafe for that. But absence has the virtue of making the heart grow fonder. Those who participated in the Guru Purnima celebrations…