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New Year with Amma in
Amritapuri.
"Om Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu" - This is
the prayer ("May all the beings in all the worlds be
peaceful and happy"), that is chanted in Amritapuri, and
by Amma's devotees around the world, as the clock
strikes midnight each New Year's Day. The collective
effect of many thousands one-pointedly chanting this
powerful prayer for the peace and happiness of all
beings everywhere serves to help purify the atmosphere,
contributing positive vibrations to a world all too
accustomed to its own negativity.
Amma was quick to remind us, however, that
although the numbers of the year are changing, if we
don't change internally, then there is no real meaning
in saying it's a ‘new' year. Amma said that the real
change has to take place within us, by uprooting our
latent negativities and cultivating positive qualities.
This in turn will have the natural effect of changing
the world for the better.
Amma asked Her
children to offer their thoughts on how we can
contribute to the upliftment of the world in this New
Year. Many heartfelt responses were given, but most
shared a common element: that we all strive to practice
Amma's teachings on Love, Compassion and Selflessness,
as this is the surest way to peace and happiness for
all.
One of Amma's engineering college students
said that he had made so many mistakes in the past year,
and prayed that he may not repeat them. Amma really
liked his simple but wise answer and clapped
happily.
In Amma's New Year message, Amma called
upon us to pray for suffering humanity, particularly the
victims of the recent devastating earthquake in Iran.
Amma said that we should send our heartfelt prayers to
the survivors, that their wounds, inner as well as
outer, be healed quickly, and for those that have passed
on, that their souls may rest in peace.
Happy
New Year to all from all of us.
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Web Auction - Do not miss this great
opportunity
Choose a gift and help support Amma's
Humanitarian Projects.
 If you
are looking for a gift to treasure the rest of
your life, then ring in the New Year by checking
out our online auction. There are many rare and
precious items, many of which are blessed by Amma.
Due to some technical problems, you may have experienced
difficulties in accessing our website this past
week. We want to take this opportunity to invite
you to revisit us. You will find something for
everybody. Most importantly by participating,
you are directly supporting Amma’s Charities as
proceeds from this auction go to support Amma's
numerous humanitarian activities.
Web Auction here.
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IAM Meditation technique -
born out of Amma's divine
inspiration.
What is the IAM
Technique?
The
IAM - Integrated Amrita Meditation TechniqueSM (IAM
Technique) is a powerful way to reconnect with our real
center, our inner Self, and thereby experience true joy
and peace in life. By practicing this meditation every
day, we can experience these benefits. Born out of
Amma's Divine inspiration, the IAM technique, when
practiced with dedication, is designed to bring about
integration in our lives-an integration of body, mind,
intellect and heart; an integration of our True Self
with God.
Feedback -
Here
are some responses from those who took the IAM
course.
For more details and
on how to register for this course, please visit
this link.
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Picture
Gallery
Our picture gallery
has beautiful pictures of Amma brought to life
by her inspiring quotes.
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Gems to
treasure
To Progress
Spiritually
Question to Amma : Amma, I have been meditating
for many years now. However, I don't think I'm really
progressing. Am I doing something wrong? Do you think I
am doing the right spiritual practices?
Amma:
First of all, Amma wants to know why you think you are
not progressing. What is your criterion for spiritual
progress?
Questioner: I've never had any visions.
(Amma asks a few more questions to this person
about his ideas and his expectations. She finally
concludes as follows.)
Amma: Son, experiencing
peace in all circumstances is the goal of all spiritual
practices. Everything else - whether it is light, sound
or form - will come and go. Even if you have some
visions, they will be temporary. The only permenant
experience is complete peace. That peace and the
experience of evenness of mind indeed, is the true fruit
of all spiritual life.
Briefly excerpted from " From Amma's
Heart"- Converstions with Amma, translated and written
by Swami Amritaswarupananda.
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| This is the
January 2004 edition of Amrita eNews, a monthly
newsletter. |
Om Om Peace
Peace Peace
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