Month: July 2019
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Amma’s name was entered into the United States congressional record
11-13 July, Chicago – America Yatra 2019 During Amma’s Chicago programs, United States Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi honored Amma with a congressional commendation recognizing her humanitarian initiatives and conservation efforts across the globe. Congressman Krishnamoorthi said that the congressional commendation was entered into the United States congressional record to ensure that people today and throughout history…
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Give even a moment of happiness to another being
15-18 July, Toronto, Canada – America Yatra 2019 Four days of blissful programs resounded the Delta Hotel Toronto Airport & Conference Centre. During the Question and Answer session at the retreat, Amma shared some heartfelt advice after asking everyone in the hall to laugh together. “If you can give even a moment of happiness to…
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The disciple first must awaken the guru within
16 July, Toronto, Canada – America Yatra 2019-from Amma’s Guru Purnima message From the moment of our birth on this earth, through all the various phases of life that we travel through, up to the very moment of our death, there is always a guru there to impart us knowledge. Our journey into the world…
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Amma – a beacon of light to guide people
8-9 July Boston, New England, Marlborough – America Yatra 2019 As Amma entered the hall of the Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center, delegates from the Chappiquidic tribe as well as Our Lady of All Nations Church welcomed her in their traditional way with a beautiful song of prayer of humility, love, and…
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Self-confidence is nothing but courage, control and mental balance
4-6 July, New York – America Yatra 2019 For three days Amma held public programs of darshan, satsang, bhajan in the heart of Manhattan at the Grand Hyatt which drew huge crowds from all over the country. Amma spoke about the importance of having faith in ourselves. “If you don’t have faith in yourself, then…
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Amma’s humanitarian work surpasses that of many governments – Dorothy Bush
1-2 July, Washington, DC – America Yatra 2019 Amma held a two-day program at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in the Washington DC area. On the first day, Dorothy Bush Koch— daughter of 41st President of the United States George H.W. Bush and sister of 43rd President George W. Bush— officially welcomed Amma to the nation’s…
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Your life is an example of the concept ‘the whole world is one family.’
June 28-29, Atlanta, GA – America Yatra 2019 On the first day of the program in Atlanta, several dignitaries honoured Amma during a short stage function after the morning meditation session. The Consul General of India, Atlanta Dr Swati Vijay Kulkarni, spoke a few words on the occasion: “Amma, your life is an example of…