Category: Around Amma

  • Give even a moment of happiness to another being

    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…

  • The disciple first must awaken the guru within

    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…

  • Amma – a beacon of light to guide people

    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…

  • Self-confidence is nothing but courage, control and  mental balance

    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…

  • Amma’s humanitarian work surpasses that of many governments – Dorothy Bush

    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…

  • Your life is an example of the concept ‘the whole world is one family.’

    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…

  • Love the trip and the destination

    Love the trip and the destination

    25-26 Jun, Dallas – America Yatra 2019 Amma held a two-day program at the Delta Hotel Dallas Allen as part of her America Yatra 2019. “Love the trip and the destination. This will help us to remain happy in all circumstances” reminded Amma during her address at the program.

  • Spread the love to others which is our inherent nature

    Spread the love to others which is our inherent nature

    16-18 Jun, Los Angeles – America Yatra 2019 The third stop of Amma’s 2019 North American Yatra took place at the LAX Hilton in Los Angeles. The MA Center LA, located in Redondo Beach contributes to the local community through service projects. Officials from Redondo Beach thanked Amma for visiting Southern California and praised the…

  • Proper yoga practices are like diving deep into the ocean

    Proper yoga practices are like diving deep into the ocean

    On International Day of Yoga, participants attending Amma’s Santa Fe retreat were treated to a special yoga session with Amma. “Yoga is not just physical movement, like going to the gym and exercising,” Amma explained. “Rather, it is yet another way to know God, the infinite power we truly are. Yoga is meditation. Just like…

  • Try and see the oneness in all of the creation

    Try and see the oneness in all of the creation

    9-14 June, San Ramon, CA – America Yatra 2019 Amma’s second stop of the America Yatra took place at the beautiful MA Center in San Ramon, Amma’s first ashram in the United States. Once a barren landscape, MA Center is now is a pure example of Amma’s vision to bring harmony to nature through sustainable…