Katrina
Relief Efforts
 M.A.Center
donates $1M to the Clinton-Bush Katrina Fund.
Br. Dayamrita Chaitanya, the executive director of M.A.Center
said, "Our recent tour of the Gulf Coast region emphasized
how much work still needs to be done in this area. We chose
to commit this donation to the Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund because
we believe it will have the opportunity to make the most impact
on underserved local residents of the Gulf Coast." M.A.Center
in the News
Katrina
relief efforts done so far by the M.A.Centers across the
United states.
Tsunami
relief efforts of the M.A.Math- an update.
Moments
from Amma's November U.S.Tour
It is so interesting to know the different conversations that
happen around Amma. If one notices, Amma not only continuously
gives darshan but also keeps talking to all around her and makes
everyone feel light and happy. It is a wonder how she never
gets tired of it. Like someone who recently went on a tour with
her to Europe commented, "If someone were to talk like
Amma, they would have lost their voice long back!"
"The Europeon tour is the most gruelling one I have seen",
she continued. "In this six week tour, Amma gives darshan
to six to ten thousand people every day and during the time
she travels, she edits translations of her messages, looks at
the songs in the different languages she sings and on reaching
the next country, gets ready for darshan again!"
Amma's words,
"where there is love, there is no effort" ring in
our ears, as a reality that she practices.
 The
young and the innocent have an especially charming relationship
with Amma. During this recent November tour, 4 year old Amrita
went upto Amma and started rattling off question after question
to her. Amma said, "Oh, how similar we are; you are a
chatter-box and so am I, you are dark and so am I, your name
is Amrita and so is mine." Amrita was thrilled with that
comparison and was very pleased to have a new buddy who shares
her love for "chatting".
During the U.S.Tour we have retreats with Amma. These are
very
special times -- Amma answers questions, gives plenty of darshan
time, meditates with us, and so on. Amrita asked Amma with
innocent anticipation, "I will be coming for the retreat,
how about you?"
Amma told her, "of course, but I don't have a ride. Can
you take me to the retreat site?"
Amrita thought for a while and said apologetically , "I
guess I am too small to drive!"
Amrita kept watching Amma give darshan while continuing to
chat with her. She told Amma that everyday before going to
sleep she prayed for all the children of the world. Amma asked
her, "Have you done anything to help them also?"
Amrita shook her head and fell silent, looking as if she were
pondering Amma's question.
With million important things going on during darshan, Amma
never fails to answer even the most mundane question from
a child, regardless of how busy she is. If you notice closely,
Amma transforms herself into a child when interacting with
young children. She indeed becomes a four year old when talking
to a four year old.
Amrita then heard Amma talk to a group of children. Amma said,
"If you eat five candies, you can save one for a poor
child. If you buy 4 sets of clothes you can save one for a
poor child. If you have 3 pencils, you can save one for a
poor child."
Amrita's parents remarked that Amma's words had deeply impacted
her mind. Amma conveys values that are usually taken for granted,
in a way that will help us notice and appreciate them, like
candies with attractive wrappers.
Happy
Holidays - Time for gifts
A
Very Merry Christmas to you from all of us at The Amma Shop!
We wish to celebrate this joyous occasion with one and all
by offering special prices on several gift items in our online
store.
Visit us at The Amma
Shop to take advantage of the many Christmas specials
on our site.
Amrita
TV - Hope
in the air
From
Kerala, the land filled with coconut trees, palm trees,
sweetness left behind by saints and rishis, and home of our
beloved
Amma, comes Amrita TV. Transforming viewers through family
oriented, uplifting, and entertaining programs, Amrita TV
is now in
more than 10 countries, including the USA. You can see Amma's
satsang, bhajans, swami talks, and Amritavarsham footage subtitled
in English every Saturday and Sunday at 6pm Eastern time.
You can subscribe to Amrita TV by calling Globecast at (888)
988-5288. A special Christmas viewing package and New Year's
package is being shown for your pleasure. If you would like
to
support Amrita TV through helping get subscribers, advertising
sales, or sponsors, email amritatvusa@amritatv.com.
For more information please visit this page...
Gems
to treasure
Jesus Christ
Excerpted from " Awaken Children series"
 Question:
What is the purpose of the birth of
great souls?
Amma:
Mahatmas or great souls are born for
the good of the world. They
are not attached to anything. Even then, they incarnate on
the earth and act ideally for the good of the world.
It is not for the knowers of the Self that God or a Realized
soul takes birth. God assumes a body to bring the ignorant
to the sacred path. Lord Jesus Christ was crucified. If necessary,
he had the power to reduce his enemies to ashes in an instant.
Yet, he did not do this so that the world can learn what real
renunciation and forgiveness is.
Thought for the Holiday Season
On the sacred day of the birth of Jesus Christ let us remember
what Jesus lived for. Christmas for most of us means celebration
and gifts; let us also remember the love and forgiveness for
which the Lord lived and left his body.
Satsangs
Events in the satsangs
New
Year's Retreat - There will be a silent retreat with Br.
Dayamrita Chaitanya and Bri. Ramaa Devi on the New Year's
day. Come and join us for a peace-filled retreat in the beautiful
surroundings of the San Ramon ashram. A great way to start
the New year!
Online
Auction - COMING SOON! Please check www.amma.org
in early January.
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