Category: Satsang
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Brahman is the Principle of Love
04 April 2014, Amritapuri Seashore Meditation and Question & Answer Session Question: Amma, if everything is Brahman—if I am Brahman, you are Brahman, the microphone is Brahman—then what is the need for all these spiritual practices aimed at purifying the mind? Amma: Son, tap water is water, the water in the backwaters is water, seawater…
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Spiritual life is to become fearless
1 April 2013, Amritapuri Question: “When I think about the law of karma, sometimes I feel quite afraid.” Amma: Everything that is born one day has to die. You are not the body. You are not the mind. So, why be afraid? We need to fearlessly strive for dharma. For that, you need dedication and…
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Laughter & Wisdom on the Seashore
31 March 31 2014, Amritapuri Around 4:15, Amma came to the beach for meditation with the ashramites and visiting devotees. When it was over, she asked an ashramite from Germany to speak. He told a story about how, when he was helping Brahmachari Shubamrita with a program in Europe, he had taken the opportunity of…
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When Science meets Spirituality
the level of respect society shows for scientists should increase. When science is respected the motivation to serve and find cures for cancer and other diseases will automatically arise within, while the desire to make quick money will decrease.
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Amma in London: Tie our minds to God with the lifeline of devotion
15 – 17 November, London, UK – Europe Yatra 2011 Before traveling to London to conclude her 25th European Tour, Amma visited her center near Antwerp, Belgium. She spent the day there with local devotees and served a prasad lunch. From there Amma continued on to the United Kingdom and conducted a 3 day program…
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By dispassion, we can outlive situations
10 – 13 July, Boston, USA Yatra 2011 Amma arrived in Boxborough, Massachusetts where she held a days public program followed by a 3 day retreat at the Royal Plaza Hotel and Convention Centre in Marlborough. In the retreat Amma told her children that “if there is dispassion in your heart, you can certainly outlive…
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Mind need maintenance; awareness is the alarm
6 – 7 July, Washington DC – USA Yatra 2011 Amma arrived in Washington DC, the capital city and political hub of the United States of America. She held programs over 2 days at the Hyatt Hotel and Convention Centre where thousands came to receive Her darshan. Many came to enjoy Amma’s bhajans and were…
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Preserve water, fuel and future of our children
2 – 4 Jul, New York – USA Yatra 2011 Amma arrived in the heart of New York city, also known as the Big Apple, where she held a one day program at the Roseland Ballroom followed by 2 days of programs at the Manhattan Center with the final day falling on the 4th of…
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Everything is revealed in a still mind
28 – 29 Jun, Chicago – USA YAtra 2011 Amma arrived in the city of Chicago to commence 2 days of public programs at the Westin Hotel and Convention Center. Devotees came from far and wide to receive Her darshan and to celebrate the 25th year since her first tour of North America in the…
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Time lag between action and result leads to mistakes
25 – 26 Jun, Coralville Iowa – USA Yatra 2011 Amma arrived in Coralville, located in the heart of the mid-west state of Iowa to commence 2 days of public programs at the Marriott Convention Center where thousands gathered from across the country to receive Her blessing and guidance. Those who came for Amma’s darshan…