Category: Around Amma
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Meditation is as precious as gold
June 6-7, Seattle, WA – America Yatra 2019 Amma’s 2019 North American Yatra began with a two-day program at the Hyatt Regency in Bellevue, Washington. People from near and far gathered for Amma’s darshan, meditation, Satsang and bhajans. During a special puja, Amma said: “Humankind and nature are in an agitated state. Only through prayer…
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Sweeter to give sweets than to eat them to enjoy the sweetness of life
April 22-23, Sydney, NSW – Australia Yatra 2019 Amma held two days of programs at the Sydney Boy’s High School in Sydney. The huge gymnasium, which has served as the program hall during previous visits by Amma, was filled with eager devotees from all across Australia. Amma was welcomed by Mr. Chandru Appar, Acting Consul…
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We should use machines and love people
April 30th – May 2nd, 2019 – Singapore Amma arrived in Singapore in the early morning of April 30th, for three days of programs at the Marina Bay Expo & Convention Center. The evening program on the 30th witnessed an unprecedented turnout, reflecting the widest cross section of society ever seen at Amma’s programmes in…
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Feeling the Love in Melbourne
16-20 April – Melbourne, VIC, Australia Yatra 2019 Amma held two days of public programs, a retreat, and a special program for World Peace followed by Devi Bhava at the Sandown Racecourse in Melbourne. The Melbourne programs are usually one of the most relaxed stops on the Australian Tour. In Melbourne, the weather is picture-perfect…
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The mind needs the nutrition of good thoughts every day
12-13 April, Trissur, Kerala – Bharata Yatra 2019 Amma held two days Brahmastanam Temple Festival in Trissur. Amongst the distinguished guests of the programme were Suresh Gopi, MP of Rajya sabha and Mar Aprem, Metrapolita of Kaldaya Suriyani Sabha. Addressing the gathering, Mar Aprem said: “Amma, who is praying for the whole world, is the…
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We have to find the real security within ourselves
9-10 April, Kozhikode, Kerala – Bharata Yatra 2019 Amma visited Kozhikode two days for the annual Brahmastanam Festival. Like at every visit, Amma was welcomed by a sea of devotees, waiting to catch a glimpse of their beloved Amma as she arrived. Accompanied by traditional drumming, Amma stood gazing down at her children from the…
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Let our land be full of birds, butterflies and flower groves
6 April 2019, Amritapuri Upon the Vishuthaineettam campaign’s fifth year, a new facet “മുറ്റത്തൊരു പഴത്തോപ്പ് മുകളിലൊരു കിളിക്കൂട് Muttathoru Pazhathopp, Mukaliloru Kilikkootu—“An Orchard in the Yard, a Birdhouse in the Treetop” was launched by Amma in Amritapuri Ashram on Saturday. Speaking about the importance of setting up birdhouses and feeders, Amma said, “On the plank, leave…
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What are the attributes of a truly ‘Great’ person
16-17 March, Kochi, Kerala – Bharata Yatra 2019 Kochi saw a celebratory tone during Amma’s Bramhasthanam programs. On arrival at 6:40pm from Palakkad on March 15, Amma was welcomed by Vedic Chants from students of Tantra Vidyapeetham, Lalita sahasranamam by students of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham and bhajans by devotees. Looking at the crowd from the…
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Knowledge and values are inseparable
Amma’s acceptance speech after University of Mysore Conferred with D.Litt. Honoris Causa 23rd March 2019 — Amritapuri Ashram Through this honour you have bestowed, I see the interest that the University of Mysore has in upholding its alignment with the ideal of manava seva madhava seva— “Service to humankind is service to God.” The Math…
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Amma receives Honorary Doctorate of Letters from University of Mysore
23rd March 2019, Amritapuri Humanitarian and spiritual leader Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi was today awarded with an honorary Doctorate of Letters (D.Litt. Honoris Causa) by the University of Mysore. While the University convocation was held on 17th March 2019, the honorary doctorate was officially presented to Amma by the Vice Chancellor of the University of…