Tag: Diwali
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Giving light and warmth disappear in service to others
Light the lamp within to guide the journey of the Self. May all beings be happy and peaceful.
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Embracing the Inner Light
Once that inner light ignites, even the hearing impaired can hear, the vision impaired can see. With this external lamp, you need to bring that light within.
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Diwali – occasions for destroying the ego and awakening the awareness
How we serve god’s creation determines our true adoration and worship of god. When we show compassion towards the suffering, we are doing our duty to god.
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The eyes of eternity and faces flickering with love and innocence
25-27 October, Châlons-en-Champagne, France – Europe Yatra 2019 Amma’s program was held again this year at the Le Capitole event center in Chalons-en-Champagne. The massive venue is fit for the crowd, which as in years past was like a sea of humanity flowing through the doors and into Amma’s arms. Amma was welcomed to France…
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Vision is not what we see externally through our physical eyes
5-7 November, Toulon, France – Europe Yatra 2018 Amma’s programs in the South of France are some of the largest outside India. Even before sunrise, one can see long lines encircling the Omega Zenith stadium. More than anything else, one is struck by the patience and love imbuing every aspect of the event. On the…
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Diwali is a reminder to invoke the divine within our heart
17 & 18 October 2017 Diwali celebrations in AmritapuriDiwali was celebrated throughout Amritapuri in many ways. In the morning, as Amma made her way to the stage for the day’s darshan, she was welcomed by a group of Amma’s children from Tamil Nadu, dressed in beautiful attire and holding diyas (lamps) in their hands. They chanted…
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Come quickly, my darling children
26 – 28 October, Paris – Europe Yatra 2016 Amma’s previous visits to Paris metropolitan area were held at an arena in Cergy-Pointoise. This year, Amma’s program was in Paris itself, inside the Boulevard Peripherique. Her first program there, a Wednesday, was scheduled to begin at 11:00 am. But the lines of devotees waiting to…
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Diwali gift of Love in London
10-11 November, London – Europe Yatra 2015 It was a beautiful Diwali gift for Amma’s children in the United Kingdom as she arrived at the Alexandra Palace for a two-day programme held on November 10 and 11, 2015. Welcoming Amma to London, Baroness Sandip Verma, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for International Development and a…
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Distributing sarees in Tamil Nadu
Under the leadership of Br. Ajamrita Chaitanya, MAM distributed sarees for the poor people in connection with Amma’s 61st birth days celebrations at Tenkasi, Puliyarai, Ayikudi, Puliyangudi, Pavoor areas of Tirunelveli district; Sattur, Thiruthangal, Dhalavaipuram, chatrapatti and Rajapalayam in Tirunelveli district; Thirupachetti in Sivagana district; Palamedu, Samayanallur, Melur areas of Madurai district; Natham, Ayyampalayam, Chitrarevu…
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Work together in the spirit of love and unity, contribute to society
October 23-25 – Houten, Netherlands, Europe Yatra 2014 Amma was welcomed at the Expo Houten in Houten, Netherlands on her arrival from Paris by devotees with sparklers in their hands, chanting, “Happy Diwali Amma.” Amma too joined in the celebrations by waving sparklers with them. Though Amma had arrived after a marathon darshan in Paris,…