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International
Peace day
When the United Nations requested
Amma to join in their International Peace day, Amma voiced
her full support for the U.N.'s cause-which centred around
a worldwide minute-long silent prayer at 12:00 noon.
During that week, Amma inspired
hundreds of thousands of her devotees and admirers to take
part in the prayer, with the simple message: "No matter
where you are on that day at 12 noon-whether you are at home,
in the office, in the bathroom, the market, the shopping center-irrespective
of your faith and religion, stop what you are doing, close
your eyes and pray one minute for world peace."
Amma said, "Today, the
need for prayer and spiritual practices is greater than ever
before. There are people who think, what can my individual
prayers possibly change? We shouldn't think this way. Through
prayer, we are sowing the seeds of love. If just one flower
were to blossom in the middle of a desert, at least it's something.
If a tree were to grow there, wouldn't it at least provide
some small amount of shade?
Amma's plea for the world's
participation spread like wildfire-through email, word of
mouth and newspapers-prompting even the U.N.'s organizing
committee to acknowledge the energy Amma had infused into
the event. Read
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Experience
with Amma
By Br. Ramkumar
When the traveler reached
home, he thought, "It is so hot! How nice it would be
if I got a cup of ice cream." Lo and behold! There appeared
a cup of ice cream before him. After relishing the ice cream,
the man began thinking about pizza. No sooner did the thought
arise in his mind, he got the pizza. Having satiated his hunger,
he thought, "If only this room were air-conditioned..."
His wish came true. "All I need now is the company of
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thinking, "May I become the object of her single minded
devotion." The next moment... Read
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Humanitarian
Activities
On the auspicious occasion of Amma's 51st birthday , the
Mata Amritanandamayi Math expanded its vast network of humanitarian
activities. Schedule of events included:
- The inauguration of the
Amrita School of Ayurveda & Research Centre by Sri.
Oommen Chandy, the Honourable Chief Minister of Kerala.
- Distribution of keys to
houses built across the states of India as part of Amritakuteeram,
the Mata Amritanandmayi Math's project of providing shelter
to 100,000 destitute homeless families.
- Bestowing of the Amritakeerti
Puraskar upon an individual who has dedicated his life to
spreading the culture of Sanatana Dharma.
- The inauguration of a
hospital for tribals in Kalpetta, Kerala, Wayanad District,
complete with a Telemedicine Centre.
- The marriage of couples
unable to bear the costs of a traditional Indian wedding
in a mass ceremony with the Mata Amritanandamayi Math shouldering
the costs.
- The distribution of free
food and clothing.
Gems
to treasure
Amma's message on her 51st birthday
Amma feels very sad when She
sees the present state of the world. Everywhere we look we
see pictures of bloodshed and people shedding tears. There
is no compassion even towards children. How many innocent
people are perishing in wars and terrorist attacks! In the
wars fought in the olden times, one was not supposed to attack
an unarmed person, and war would not continue after sunset.
Today, we have crossed all boundaries. We live in a time where
ego and selfishness seem to rule the world.
The world now seems very
sophisticated and civilized. But our culture and values are
eroding. The world has become just like a beautifully wrapped
box of chocolates-infested by worms. We are not ready to share
anything and want everything to be our own: be it land, food
or the water from rivers.
We are interested in learning
more and more languages, which are the means to communicating
with people from other parts of the country and the world.
But we've completely forgotten the language of love and compassion,
which, more than anything else, helps us to understand one
another. These modern times are marked by a poverty of love.
Love and compassion are supposed be our greatest wealth, but
today we have lost them. Without wetting our hearts with the
tears of love, there is no hope for us or for the world.
Read on for the full
message...
Events
in Amma Centers nationwide.
Links to our satsang websites
New Satsangs
Western
New Jersey satsang (meets every day)
St.
Louis, Missouri (the first one in the state of Missori)
Swami Ramakrishnananda Puri's Americas Tour update
Swami Ramakrishnananda, one of Amma's senior disciples is now touring the United states and South America. When swamiji visited Orlando, the question arose as to why so many hurricanes were coming to Florida. Recalling Amma's response to questions about a cyclone in India, Swami noted that severe weather has been with us always. However, the current disregard for the environment and general lack of inner harmony have created conditions for storms to be more frequent and more severe. Therefore, Swami encouraged us to cultivate, with the help of God's grace, a deeper sense of inner harmony and a respect for our environment and for all beings.
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Gems
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