Tag: Nature
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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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Give the same importance to nature and culture as we give to science and technology
19-20 Feb, Mysuru, Karnataka – Bharata Yatra 2019 Amma reached Mysore at 12.00 midnight. Many devotees including members of Amma’s youth group – AYUDH, greeted Amma with shouts of “Mata Rani Ki Jai!” For the evening program, Mayor Pushpalatha Jagannath, Corporator Nirmala Harish, Savitha Suresh, Industrialist Jagannath Shenoy, and others were there on stage to…
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Be a Beginner with the Attitude of Gratitude
7 March, Bengaluru, Karnataka – Bharata Yatra 2017 It was a rainy night filled with lightning and thunder in Bengaluru. Amma, having just arrived from Mysore, was serving prasad to the tour group and all the local volunteers. She asked if anyone had a question. One devotee from the tour group raised his hand and…
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Joyous celebrations: Amma in Mumbai
26-27 March, Mumbai, Maharashtra – BharataYatra 2016 Amma came to Mumbai a few hours after celebrating Holi in Pune. Since its only a short drive from Pune to Mumbai and technically it was still Holi upon her arrival, Amma fulfilled the wishes of all the Mumbai devotees by playing Holi with them as well. After…
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Environmental conservation is not so much part of mankind’s dharma towards Nature
Excerpts form Amma’s Vishu message. 15 April 2015, Amritapuri Vishu is an expression of our culture’s deep connection with Nature. The Kani Konna flower, the Kani Vellari vegetable and all the various fruits of Vishu are not only are associated with a successful harvest, they also symbolize the love and respect our ancestors had for…