Gaia: Mata Amritanandamayi Devi Amma's Children

108 Names of Devi, the Divine Mother

http://naveen108.gaia.com — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 08:24:08 GMT

JAI MA KI JAI

108 Names of Devi, the Divine Mother

(This is a selection of names from the Shri Lalita Sahasranam,

the Thousand Names of Devi)

OM SHRI LALITAMBIKAYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the great goddess Shri Lalitambika

OM SHRI MATRE NAMAHA

Salutations to the sacred Mother

OM SHRI MAHA RAGNYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the great Empress

OM BHAVANYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the consort of Shiva

OM BHAVANA GAMYAYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who is reached through constant reflection on Truth

OM BHADRA PRIYAYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who loves to be benevolent

OM BHADRA MURTYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who is the embodiment of benevolence

OM BHAKTI PRIYAYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who is pleased by Her devotees' loving worship

OM BHAKTI GAMYAYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who is reached by yearning service and meditation

OM BHAKTI VASYAYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who is made one's own by loving acts of devotion

OM BHAYA PAHAYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who dispels all fear

OM SHAMBHAVYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who worships Shambhu

OM SHARADARADHYAYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who is worshiped as the Goddess of learning in the autumn

OM SHARVANYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who is the consort of Sarva

OM SHARMADAYINYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who is always the giver of happiness

OM SHANKARYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who is inseparable from Parama Shiva

OM SHRIKARYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who is Vishnu's consort, Lakshmi

OM SHATODARYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who has a slender waist

OM SHANTIMATYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who is ever at peace with Her devotees

OM NIRADHARAYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who has no other support

OM NIRANJANAYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who is unstained

OM NIRLEPAYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who is untouched

OM NIRMALAYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who is ever pure

OM NITYAYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who is eternal

OM NIRAKARAYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who is without form

OM NIRAKULAYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who is never perturbed

OM NIRGUNAYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who is attributeless

OM NISHKALAYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who is indivisible

OM SHANTAYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who is perfectly serene

OM NISHKAMAYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who is free from all desires

OM NITYAMUKTAYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who is eternally free from illusion

OM NIRVIKARAYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who is the unchanging basis for all change

OM NISHPRAPANCHAYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who is beyond all phenomena of the world

OM NIRASHRAYAYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who depends on none

OM NITYA SHUDDHAYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who is eternally taintless

OM NITYA BUDDHAYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who is perpetual abode of knowledge

OM NIRAVADYAYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who is entirely free from flaw

OM NIRANTARAYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who is without end

OM NISHKARANAYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who is without beginning

OM NISHKALANKAYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who has no lapse whatsoever

OM NIRUPADHAYE NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who is limitless

OM NIRISHVARAYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Motherwho is supreme

OM NIRAGAYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who has no passions

OM RAGA MATHANYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who destroys all attachments

OM NIRMADAYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who has no pride

OM MADANASHINYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who wipes out arrogance

OM NISHCHINTAYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who is free from all anxiety

OM NIRAHANKARAYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who is completely free from ego

OM NIRMOHAYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who is completely free of delusion

OM MOHA NASHINYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who cures the delusions of Her devotees

OM NIRMAMAYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who has no ego or "my"-ness

OM MAMATA HANTRYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who destroys conceit and selfishness in Her devotees

OM NISHPAPAYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who is the negation of sin

OM PAPA NASHINYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who completely destroys sin by the mere repetition of Her name

OM NISHKRODHAYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who has no enemy or anger

OM KRODHA SHAMANYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who extinguishes anger rising in the minds of Her devotees

OM NIRLOBHAYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who is completely free from greed

OM LOBHA NASHINYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who removes greed from the minds of Her devotees

OM NIHSAMSHAYAYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who is free from doubt

OM NIRBHAVAYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who has no origin

OM BHAVA NASHINYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who puts an end to the rounds of birth and death

OM NIRVIKALPAYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who is the eternal pure intelligence

OM NIRABADHAYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who remains ever untroubled

OM NIRBHEDAYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother in whom all are one

OM BHEDA NASHINYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who destroys the distinctions made by the mind

OM NIRNASHAYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who is immortal

OM MRITYU MATHANYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who uproots the cause of death in Her devotees

OM NISHKRIYAYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who is beyond all action

OM NISHPARIGRAHAYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who takes nothing

OM NISTULAYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who is unequaled

OM NILA CHIKURAYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who has locks of shining black hair

OM NIRAPAYAYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who never departs

OM NIRATYAYAYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who is beyond all danger

OM DURLABHAYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who is attained through long-sustained and necessary efforts

OM DURGAMAYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who is not reached without painstaking continued exertion

OM DURGAYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who is Goddess Durga

OM DUKHA HANTRYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who destroys sorrow

OM SUKHA PRADAYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who confers the bliss of liberation

OM SARVAGNAYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who is omniscient

OM SANDRA KARUNAYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who is intensely compassionate

OM SARVA SHAKTI MAYYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who is the source of all power

OM SARVA MANGALAYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who possesses all that is auspicious

OM SAD GATI PRADAYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who takes the seeker to the supreme goal

OM SARVESHVARYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who is the queen of the universe

OM SARVAMAYYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who is immanent in all

OM MAHESHVARYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who transcends nature and is the source of all

OM MAHA KALYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who is the great goddess Kali who destroys even death

OM MAHA DEVYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who is the great goddess

OM MAHA LAKSHMYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who is the great goddess Lakshmi who is the source of life's bounty

OM MAHA RUPAYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who is the supreme form

OM MAHA PUJYAYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who is worthy of worship

OM MAHA MAYAYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who is the great creator of the illusory energy

OM MAHA SATTVAYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who is the supreme existence

OM MAHA SHAKTYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who is the supreme energy

OM MAHA RATYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who is boundless bliss

OM MAHA BHOGAYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who is the supreme enjoyment and luxury

OM MAHAISHVARYAYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who has supreme dominion

OM MAHA VIRYAYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother of supreme prowess and strength

OM MAHA BALAYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who is of great strength

OM MAHA BUDDHYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who is supreme intelligence

OM MAHA SIDDHYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother whose attainments are supreme

OM MAHA TANTRAYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who is the subject of the great Tantras

OM MAHA MANTRAYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who is the great mantra

OM MAHA YANTRAYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who is worshiped in the symbols of yantras

OM MAHASANAYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother whose seat is worthy of great worship

OM PARAM JYOTYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who is the supreme radiance

OM PARAM DHAMNE NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who is the supreme abode

OM PARAMANAVE NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who is the most subtle

OM PARAT PARAYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who is the greatest

OM PARA SHAKTYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who is the supreme energy

OM SHRI SHIVAYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who is with the worshipful Shiva

OM SHIVA SHAKTAIKYA RUPINYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who is the form of energy or potency united with Lord Shiva

OM VISHNU SHAKTYAIKYA RUPINYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who is a form of the potency (shakti) united with Lord Vishnu

OM BRAHMA SHAKTYAIKYA RUPINYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who is a form of the potency (shakti) united with Brahma

OM SHRI LALITAMBIKAYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who is the goddess Shri Lalitambika

OM SHRI MATA AMRITANANDAMAYE NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother who is called Amritanandamayi

OM SHRI MAHA TRIPURA SUNDARYAI NAMAHA

Salutations to the Mother whose name is also the divine Mother Tripurasundari

In Love and Light

Pritam

O Mother, Mother, dear Divine Mother

http://naveen108.gaia.com — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 08:22:23 GMT

JAI MA

O Mother, Mother, dear Divine Mother, Goddess of the Universe, Giver of food to all creatures, Thou art the Primal Supreme Power.

Everything in the world happens because of Your Divine Play.

Protect me Mother, o Mother, protect me… without conceivung in the womb, You have given birth to millions and millions of beings.

O Sister of Lord Vishnu who rides the bird Garuda, o Beautiful One, from birth itself I am singing Your glories. Thou art the Perfect One, Primordial Cause, the Destroyer…

Thou art my life’s goal, o Mother. Ignore me not, o Goddess of the World. Thou art the Goddess Lalita, Ruler of the World. O Mother, if Thou throwest me into troubles again and again, who else is there to protect me? O Mother with the enchanting eyes, Thou art the Omnipresent Witness of all.

The primary bhajan sung by devotees during the DevI Bhava ceremony, translated to English .

In Love and Light

Naveen

Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi Ki Jai

http://naveen108.gaia.com — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 08:20:23 GMT

OM AMRITESWARYAI NAMAHA

Aum Amma, Mother of the Whole Universe,

The Most Beloved Mother

Aum Amma, The Living Form of God

The Manifestation of Truth

Aum Amma, The Living Form of Bliss

Divine manifested Aum Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi !!

In Love and Light

Naveen

Amma's New Year Message

http://naveen108.gaia.com — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 16:03:12 GMT

Om Amriteswaryai Namaha

Amma's New Year Message

January 01, 2009
Amritapuri, India

People gathered from all over the world to spend the New Year in Amritapuri. Amma was giving darshan and when midnight struck, she immediately led everyone in several minutes of chanting the world peace prayer : Om lokah samastah sukhino bhavantu - 'May all beings in the world be happy."

Then came Amma's New Year's address. "The year 2009 is taking birth in the midst of many different challenges," Amma began. "On this occasion, there are so many nascent problems upon which we need to deeply contemplate." Amma went on to mention the economic crisis, war, global warming, terrorism, increase of mental problems, the neglecting of the elderly and the deterioration of families.

"In fact, the most serious problem facing the world today is the pollution of the human mind and the increase in selfishness and cruelty." Amma said. "This is the root of all the others problems facing the world today. Everything in the world is changing-with one exception: our negative mental state! Our personality is a reflection of our mind. The ability of human beings to rise up to a situation and act is slowly disappearing. In the name of stability and competition, mankind is allowing their lives to be led by hatred, revenge and stubbornness."

Amma further stressed the importance of acting with awareness and discrimination to mitigate the problems in the world today. She lamented the fact that human beings are losing their ability to stand up and face challenges. It is only through spirituality, Amma said, that we can develop the strength that will empower us to face all the challenges life brings our way.

"In life, things rarely happen according to our expectations. This is why it is very important to develop the attitude of surrender to God. This will also help us to live in the present moment. If we learn to live in the present moment, we will be able to cheerfully accept any circumstance we may have to face in life.

"Only the present moment is in our hands. So, we must live in it joyfully, with alertness. It is said that the lifespan of a butterfly is only a few days to a week. Yet how joyously it flies around! It spreads delight and happiness to everyone. Our lives should become like this."

"We should make sure that the flame of compassion in our hearts doesn't become extinguished."

"Only a person who has known hunger will understand the pangs of hunger in another person. Only a person who has carried a heavy load will understand the strain of carrying heavy weights. If each of us really wanted to, we could make a big difference in the world. The benefit of all the good actions that we perform with a selfless attitude will definitely come back to us."

"We should develop a mind devoid of egoism-a mind that doesn't fall apart in failure, a mind that finds joy in giving and accepts adversity with love. Such a mind will never experience sorrow."

Amma concluded with a prayer: "May all our thoughts, words and actions benefit both others as well as ourselves. On this New Year's Day, let us pray that our lives become like incense sticks, spreading a beautiful fragrance to the lives of one and all."

Amma then led everyone in two bhajans-"Mata Rani" and "Kushiyonki." The latter was an ecstatic celebration of life, the former a compassionate prayer-attitudes to cultivate in 2009.

In Love and light

Introduce Yourself!

http://visionofspirit.gaia.com — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 15:55:10 GMT

In an effort to get everyone knowing each other on the pod, I would love for everyone to introduce yourself! I did so in a separate thread, this is for everyone else to!

Re: Amma' s North American Tour 2008

http://princesamwise.gaia.com — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:31:51 GMT

Namaste. Thank you for the San Ramon information keep on posting more info please.
hugs,
Samme

Amma' s North American Tour 2008

http://naveen108.gaia.com — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 01:33:01 GMT

Om Amirteswaryai Namah

Amma' s North American Tour 2008

Nov 23 ~ Dec 04

Amma's 2008 North American Winter tour will occur between November 23rd and December 04 this year. Tentative dates have been posted. Dates are subject to change and venues are to be announced.

San Ramon

Public Program Sun, Nov 23 - Tue, Nov 25
Retreat Wed, Nov 26 - Fri, Nov 28

Michigan

Public Program Sun, Nov 30 (evening only)
Mon, Dec 01 Retreat Tue, Dec 02 - Thu, Dec 04

In Love and Light

Naveen

Re: Meeting Amma for the first time

http://naveen108.gaia.com — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 14:16:23 GMT

JAI MA

                           In any time we meet or see the Divine Mother an open heart is all that is needed. Each time you go to see Amma something new will happen in your life at each event. Be it blocks you might have on your sadhana path to starting a new path in your life it all happens when seeing Amma. You will have a great time.

                                        In Love and Light

                                                Naveen

Re: Introducing your Pod Founder and Cultivator

http://naveen108.gaia.com — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 14:11:25 GMT

JAI MA

                             Blessings to all. My spiritual name as given to me by are Divine mother is Naveen. I look forward to growing in Amma's love with you all.

                                     In Love and Light

                                                     Naveen

Re: Ego Description? -Question Q45 from blogs.amritapuri.org

http://singerseeker.gaia.com — Sun, 25 May 2008 12:25:15 GMT

to me the ego is simply what it says - the I, or the self... i think the difficulty isn't having an ego, because it's good to have a self :) but the relationship we have with who we are.

it is important to know who you are - Know Thyself - and to know what you want - Lao Tzu

“At the center of your being you have the answer; you know who you are and you know what you want.”

But it's what you do with that. Do you run around pushing everyone else out of the way so you can have what you want? or do you love and appreciate and serve all in humility? Very different outcomes.

light and peace,

nicole

Re: Introducing your Pod Founder and Cultivator

http://singerseeker.gaia.com — Sun, 25 May 2008 12:20:00 GMT

hi advait! i came here because you mentioned this group in the Mod Pod. i have heard of the hugging saint of course but still don't know much. i look forward to learning.

light and peace,

nicole

Ego Description? -Question Q45 from blogs.amritapuri.org

http://visionofspirit.gaia.com — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:00:47 GMT

“What for you is the most accurate description for the ego? Is it ’selfishness and egoism’? ‘Self importance’? ‘Identification with (a wrong or limited identity)’? Something else?”

From http://blogs.amritapuri.org

Prayer List Week of February, 24 2008 from Yahoo's Ammachi Group

http://visionofspirit.gaia.com — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 23:42:27 GMT

Forwarded from Yahoo's Ammachi Group

Namah Shivaya, all,

Here is the prayer list for the week. Thank you for continuing to
participate in this seva.

Jai Ma,
Pranada

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Om Amriteswaryai Namah!

Please offer your prayers for the following people:

ACHINTYA (for alleviation of sickness and weakness, for Amma's Grace
to sustain her in peace and hope during her pregnancy)
ADAM and CATHY
ADAM and her daughter RUBY (may Durga protect them, may Lakshmi
nourish them, may Saraswati bless them)
AIDA TORRES (for deep healing of serious health issues)
ALANA
ALLEN
ALLISON and JASON
AMANDA ESTEVES
AMBER (for friends)
ANANTHASREE
ANIL KUMAR
ANJALI (for new job, happiness & health)
ANJU and FAMILY
ASHA LATHA (for hope, strength, and healing; for the right job
opportunity to come her way; may she feel Amma's love and grace
sustaining her in all situations)
ASHWATI
ANTOINETTE
BARBARA REES (for healing from her recent surgery)
BARBARA ROSE, and the soul of her husband DENNIS ROSE
BARRY
The soul of BEATRICE AGATHEN
CAL NITZBAND (16 yr old with Crohn's disease)
CARL and ROSEMARY
CARLY R. and BABY LOLA
CARRIEKATE E (for a profitable and peaceful exit from her current job,
and a successful entry into her new business)
CELIA
CHARLES
CHARNELE (for continued success and safety)
CHRIS and MARZENA O'REILLY (for recovery from negative behaviour, for
healing physical and emotional, for harmony and reconciliation in
their marriage)
CHRISTIAN (for healing)
CHRISTI, DAVE, DANIEL, and ELLIE
CHRISTINE C. (to find the job she wants, to improve her finances, to
control
her weight and anxiety, to augment her circle of local friends, to
find love
in the new year)
CINDY and CARL SORG (for harmony and reconciliation in their marriage)
COLLEEN O'REILLY, NICK SAPHIN and FAMILY (for health and happiness)
CORYNNE WILSON and FAMILY and the soul of ROE WILSON
CRIS E (for healing on all levels)
DAISY (for deep healing and protection)
DEEPTI and family
DAE
DAVE
DAVE
DAVID H (for peace of mind and believing in himself)
"DEBBIE" (for deep healing from past trauma)
DEBBIE (for love, happiness and prosperity)
DEEPAK
DIANNA
DIVYA (for health)
DJ S
DOROTHY and JOHN WERDER (for health and happiness)
DREW (for healing)
ELISABET THORKELSDOTTIR and her 2 daughters SOLEY and VIKTORIA, for
healing, health and happiness
ELIZABETH FRANK
EMILY
ERICA GRIFFIN and DAMIAN MICHAEL
ESTEVES family in Brazil
FELICITY (for profound healing on all levels)
FRANCES and HAROLD
GAHANA (for healing on all levels)
GERALD and MAXINE S. (for deep healing and strength)
GINNY
GEOFFREY and his family
HARVEY S (for healing on all levels, especially around his heart)
HELEN (protection from all harm, for her and her family; for love,
happiness, and success)
HELEN and ANATOL DOWBNIA
HOLLY
ISWARI, CHRIS and RAPHAEL
IZA and IVAS BOYCHUK
JAIME
JAMAR E TORRES (more self -confidence & peace within)
JAMES S
JANET (for grace to help her through legal issues, and for happiness &
peace within)
JEANNIE BOOTH (for deep healing on all levels)
JERAMIE S. (for healing from a dislocated hip)
JEROME GROSSMAN
JILL (for love, happiness and prosperity)
JIM D. (for recovery from open-heart surgery)
JOHANNE (for the protection and sustenance of divine love; for
Ganesha's blessings)
JOSEPH, JACKIE and KEVIN (for Amma's blessing to help them get free of
drugs)
JULIE CLAY (for good health during pregnancy)
JUNE K (for divine love to be with her as she undergoes surgery; for
deep healing)
KAMALA and LINK
KAREN
KATHLEEN ( healing to mind & body)
KATHERINE HEFFE
KATHY (for recovery from cancer; for support and strength to help her
through the surgery and radiation treatments
KELLY (for peace of mind)
KELLY POLLARD and family
LAYLA
LEBA
LEE THOMPSON (currently in prison) (may he have peace within & peace
without and protection from all harm)
LEE C THOMPSON (for good health- he is a cancer survivor)
LENORE LASHER
LILY
LINDA (for healing on all levels)
LINDEN and his mother (for good health; may they be blessed with aid
for their worldly problems)
LLOYD BURROWS
LOIS (for peace of mind)
LYNDA
LYNN PICONE (for blessings of health and strength as she receives
heart and lung transplants)
MADELINE J. (for strength and healing)
MADELINE M. (for healing, comfort, and courage)
MADELYN
MARCIE
MARISA (may she be sustained in the deep peace and strength of Divine
Love; may she get the opportunity to dance as she longs to do)
MARYCAY and BURTON HOLLEN
MARION and JOHN O'REILLY (for physical and spiritual healing)
MATT PODESTA (for peace and love during and after brain surgery)
MER (so that her heart may heal)
MICHELE C (for a home and new ways to support herself and her family
and to pay her debts)
MICHELE KULP and son MICHAEL
MICHELE L
MONICA (for a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby)
NANDINI and MUKUNDAN and their families
NADINE D (for protection and healing from life-threatening allergies)
NANCY H (for deep peace and joy)
NIMITA
NISEEMA
NISHA SURESHBABU and family (as they go through the process of
purchasing a home)
The OCAMPO family in Columbia
OKSANA
PARVATI and RISHI and their families
PATRICK I.
PAUL, MELINDA and LILLIAN (for Divine Grace to sustain and strengthen
them in love and wisdom; for deep healing for Paul)
PRADIP DAS and family, and the soul of KRISHNA DAS
PREM (for deep healing on all levels), and MAALA and VIDYA
PRIYA
RAFAEL ROSADO (for deep healing and relief from daily pain related to
liver disease)
RAINEE ARNOLD and her family (She is 6 yrs old and needs a bone marrow
transplant because of a severe blood disorder. There is no suitable
donor in her family so she needs to find a good match in the public
community)
RAJESWARI
RAJI (for healing)
RENEE (for deep peace, confidence, and joy)
The soul of ROBERT JOHNSON, deceased
ROMI and DAMON
RUTH CALLAHAN
SANATANI, MARTY, and PRASAD
SANDY and CARL KOLPACK
SARAH
SCOTT M (for deep healing on all levels, particularly from liver cancer)
SEMIRA E ROSE (for peace of mind & good health)
SMITA (for strength, clarity, and freedom; for openness to the love
Amma intends for her)
STACY and NANCY
STEPHEN GINSBERG (for deep healing)
STEVE J. and his family (for healing from cancer)
SUNIL (for recovery from kidney disease)
SUZANNE M.
TANYA M.
TEMBA (for Amma's blessings to continue serving Her)
THANKAM and SHANKAR
TOM and SUZANNE G.
TRACY, JOEL, ZACH and AUBREY
TYLER W.
VIJI and RAMAN
YUDIRA OCAMPO (for happiness & peace within)

For the health and well-being of Amma's physical body

For all those who serve Amma, for strength and love to do what She
requires of them

For all of Amma's satsangs all over the world

For all those involved with Circle of Love and Circle of Love Inside,
whether as a recipient or a sevite

For all those who struggle to afford a home

For the healing of the heart of humanity

For all those affected by war and violence

For all those affected by natural disasters

For peace in Pakistan

For healing and compassionate love for Nature

For Mother Earth and all the beings She sustains

Let us join Amma's prayers:

"Everyone in the world should be able to sleep without fear, at least
for one night. Everyone should be able to eat to his or her fill, at
least for one day. There should be at least one day when hospitals see
no one admitted due to violence. By doing selfless service for at
least one day, everyone--from little children to the very
elderly--should help raise money for the poor and needy... even if by
making toys. It is Amma's prayer that at least this small dream be
realised."

"Amma still sees dark clouds enveloping the world. Only the cool
breeze of sincere and innocent prayers can lift these clouds and turn
them into a shower of Divine Grace."

OM LOKAH SAMASTAH SUKHINO BHAVANTU
LOKAH SAMASTAH SUKHINO BHAVANTU
LOKAH SAMASTAH SUKHINO BHAVANTU

OM SHANTI SHANTI SHANTI

OM SRI GURUBHYO NAMAH
HARI OM

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Various prayer options suggested by group members:

* to chant Aum Amriteswaryai Namah (a mala or as many or as
few as is comfortable)

*to chant your own mantra, given by Amma, or some other mantra you
feel especially drawn to

* to chant the Gayatri mantra:
om bhur bhuvah svah
tat savitur varenyam
bhargo devasya dhimahi
dhiyo yo nah prachodayat

* to chant the 108 Names of Amma

* to chant the Lalita Sahasranama

* to chant the Mahamrtunjaya Mantra:
om tryambakam yajamahe sugandhim pushtivarddhanam
urruvarukamiva bandhanan mrtyor mukshi ymamrtat

* to chant Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu (at least three times, or a
mala)

* to pray in any other way that suits you

Some devotees may feel moved to intensify their prayers, when a strong
need is felt, by observing a vow such as fasting or silence for part
or all of a day. It is said that this conserves and builds spiritual
energy. Please do what feels right and is feasible for your
particular situation.

Introducing your Pod Founder and Cultivator

http://visionofspirit.gaia.com — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 15:26:58 GMT

Namaste to All! :)

My birth name is Darrell, and my spiritual name as given by Amma is
Advait.

I found Amma's face on the cover of a book in a commercial bookstore
(Books-a-million) and the book just happened to be in the
Entertainment section which was a strange misplacement, and meant to
be. As soon as I saw her face I felt a spiritual connection and for
two years felt this connection before finally meeting her in the
physical form and receiving her darshan in Detroit, Michigan in 2003
(I think, it was the one in Ann Arbor). I even had an Amma doll long
before meeting her. So when I first met her I received my mantra on
that retreat, realizing that I was recognizing her as my Guru and the
full impact of such.

My most special retreat with Amma was in New Mexico the first year it
was held in Albuquerque instead of Santa Fe. I received my spiritual
name there and had some beautiful experiences.

I have attended four retreats with Amma only, and unfortuantely have
missed the past three years because I live in Tennessee in the
southern US and Mother's programs are always at least 400 or more
miles away. I feel my connection to her strongly, and have always
felt drawn to Amritapuri.

My hope is to one day visit Amritapuri and stay for a few months,
when I was younger since the age of 12 I always said I wished to be a
monk and saw myself wearing orange or white which was surprising when
I learned that Amma's devotees wear white.

I have shared my own slightly more detailed personal story of Amma on the In Her Embrace board.

Aum Amriteshwaryai namah

Re: Why Spirituality?

http://visionofspirit.gaia.com — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 13:21:18 GMT

Householders and Spiritual Life

"A bird sits on the dry twig of a tree and eats a piece of fruit it has found somewhere. It knows that the twig may break at any moment; so it is very alert as it sits on the twig. You should understand that this world is like that. Everything may be lost at any moment. You should remember that, children. Be sure to hold on to the truth that only God is everlasting. Then there will be no reason for sorrow."

~

"They have to stand in fire without getting burnt -- that is the life of a householder. Without shoes, they have to walk over thorns without getting wounded -- shoes being freedom from worldly ties. The householders don't have that freedom."

~

"Family life is not meant to take us away from God, but to bring us closer to Him. Use it for that purpose, children, without worrying unnecessarily."

~

"If sadhana (spiritual practices) is done regularly, the spiritual and worldly aspects of life can be maintained side by side, in perfect harmony. To achieve this, you have to perform your actions with the awareness that the goal of life is to attain liberation. This will save you."

~

"It is a great thing to be able to call out to God in the midst of all the family prarabdha (results of past karmas manifesting in this life). Many of Amma's householder children meditate and do japa and archana regularly at home. Many of them have taken a vow that they will not eat or sleep before doing archana. Amma's heart overflows with love when She thinks of them."

~

"Real gain is from the Self alone. Only enquiry into the Self is of eternal value, and that is what gives peace. We should know That as the true bliss. What happiness is there in worrying about the family? You should move forward considering everything as ordained by Him. If one does so, peace will be gained."

~

Spiritual Practices for Householders

"My children, slowly try to change your life. Out of 30 days in a month, at least spend two days for your spiritual development. Try to change your bad habits by gradually replacing them with good thoughts and actions. Every day before going to bed, recollect the day's activities and try to discriminate between the good and bad. Repent on the bad thoughts and actions. Make a strong determination to abstain from them the following day. The next day, do the same. Before going to bed, make a comparative study of the actions which you did that day and the previous day and see the differences. Pray to the Lord to bestow enough mental strength to fight against the negative tendencies. Surrender everything at His feet. Have compassion for ailing humanity. Do charity for righteous purposes. Real charity or renunciation is giving up your dearest things. Actually, it is said that the mind should be offered to the Supreme. But the mind is immersed in money and other such worldly possessions. So offering money for righteous things is equal to offering our mind. Such actions will make your mind more and more expansive. Expansiveness is God. Let not your wealth be used only for fulfilling your desires and those of your family members. Let at least a small portion of it be used for the benefit of the world, which in turn will purify you."

~

"Householders should observe a vow of silence once a week. They should try to get up early in the morning. It is good if they have a regular routine. That will help them to discipline themselves. Until yesterday you were leading a life devoid of spiritual ideals. To get rid of the old habits and replace them with new ones, a regular timetable will be very helpful."

~

"If once a week is not practical, at least two days a month should be spent in an ashram atmosphere, immersed in japa and meditation and doing service. Remembering God is the real foundation of life. In due course we can free ourselves from all bonds, just as a snake sheds its skin; and merge in God."

~

"Any spare time you have after work should be spent reading spiritual books like the ‘Gita' and the ‘Ramayana,' or the biographies of the mahatmas (great souls), or collections of their teachings, instead of going to the movies or engaging in other forms of ordinary entertainment. Don't waste any opportunity to participate in satsangs. Share with your friends the things you hear in satsangs, thus bringing mental peace to them as well. Observe brahmacharya (celibacy) at least two or three days a week. That is essential if you are to get the proper benefit from your sadhana (spiritual practices). There is not just one wife/husband -- the eyes, nose, tongue, ears, and the skin are all our "wives/husbands." We have to control our attachment to them also; then we can know the real essence within us."

~

"In the morning, chant the holy name for at least ten minutes after your bath. Meditate at least for a little while. Do the same in the evening."

~

"One cannot live without being active in some way, whether physically, mentally, or intellectually. Everyone is constantly engaged in some form of action; this is an unchangeable law of Nature. No one becomes pure and selfless overnight; it involves time and concentrated effort coupled with tremendous patience and love. Do your actions in the world, without forgetting that your final goal in life is to break out of all bondage and limitations. Always remember that you have a higher goal to attain. Simply do what needs to be done; but at the same time, don't miss the opportunities you come across to perform unselfish actions. You will then gradually gain mental purity and devotion. As you proceed with diligence, you will attain more clarity of mind and a deeper understanding. This will finally lead you to the state of perfection, the state of Self-realization."

~

Why Spirituality?

http://visionofspirit.gaia.com — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 13:19:04 GMT

Amma says, "The real purpose of life is to experience what is beyond this physical existence. However, each one looks at life differently. Most human beings see life as a constant struggle for survival. Such people believe in the theory, "The fittest will survive". They are satisfied with the normal way of living- for example, getting a house, a job, a car, a wife, a husband, children and enough money to live. Yes, these are important things, and we need to focus on our day-to-day lives and to take care of our responsibilities and obligations, small and big.

But there is more to life, a higher purpose, which is to know and realize who we are. By knowing who we are, we gain everything. A feeling of complete fullness, with absolutely nothing else to gain in life. That realization makes life perfect. Regardless of all we have accumulated or are striving to acquire, for most people life still feels incomplete - like the letter "C". This gap, or lack, will always be there. Only spiritual knowledge and realization of Self can fill the gap and unite the two ends, which will make it like the letter, "O". The knowledge of "That" alone will help us feel well-grounded in the real center of life.

Spirituality is not blind faith; it is the ideal that eliminates darkness. It is the principle that teaches us to face any adverse circumstance or obstacle with a smile. Spirituality is the teaching for the mind."

Someone asked Amma, "Why should one follow the spiritual path?"

Amma replied, "This is like the seed asking, "Why should I go beneath the soil, sprout and grow upward?"

Excerpted from the book "From Amma's Heart"

Prayer for the Year

http://visionofspirit.gaia.com — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 13:10:30 GMT

Let us pray together, "O Paramatman, let there be no wars, violence or natural disasters this year. Let there be no death due to starvation or lack of medical care. Let there be no children who are unable to continue their studies due to poverty. Let the music of peace and harmony be heard everywhere." - Amma

Ways of Praying

http://visionofspirit.gaia.com — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 13:08:51 GMT

Ways of Praying

Let us join Amma's prayers:

"Everyone in the world should be able to sleep without fear, at least for one night. Everyone should be able to eat to his or her fill, at least for one day. There should be at least one day when hospitals see no one admitted due to violence. By doing selfless service for at least one day, everyone--from little children to the very elderly--should help raise money for the poor and needy... even if by making toys. It is Amma's prayer that at least this small dream be realised."

"Amma still sees dark clouds enveloping the world. Only the cool breeze of sincere and innocent prayers can lift these clouds and turn them into a shower of Divine Grace."

OM LOKAH SAMASTAH SUKHINO BHAVANTU
LOKAH SAMASTAH SUKHINO BHAVANTU
LOKAH SAMASTAH SUKHINO BHAVANTU

OM SHANTI SHANTI SHANTI

OM SRI GURUBHYO NAMAH
HARI OM

********************

Various prayer options:

* to chant Aum Amriteswaryai Namah (a mala or as many or as
few as is comfortable)

*to chant your own mantra, given by Amma, or some other mantra you feel especially drawn to

* to chant the Gayatri mantra:
om bhur bhuvah svah
tat savitur varenyam
bhargo devasya dhimahi
dhiyo yo nah prachodayat

* to chant the 108 Names of Amma

* to chant the Lalita Sahasranama

* to chant the Mahamrtunjaya Mantra:
om tryambakam yajamahe sugandhim pushtivarddhanam
urruvarukamiva bandhanan mrtyor mukshi ymamrtat

* to chant Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu (at least three times, or a mala)

* to pray in any other way that suits you

Some devotees may feel moved to intensify their prayers, when a strong need is felt, by observing a vow such as fasting or silence for part or all of a day. It is said that this conserves and builds spiritual energy. Please do what feels right and is feasible for your particular situation.

My Personal Story with Amma

http://visionofspirit.gaia.com — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 12:37:43 GMT

My experience with Amma started in a perhaps low key, but reflecting back a synchronous way. I saw her face in the picture of a biography of her Amma Healing the Heart of the World by Judith Cornell, it was in the most unlikelikelist of places the Entertainment section of Books-A-Million, a major chain bookstore. Someone must have placed it there but it was no doubt meant to be there, as I spotted it I immediately felt a connection with the woman on the cover who I would learn about.

After learning about Amma, I began studying her on the Internet on her website and reading about her. I had been studying spiritual books since I was 12, and often envisioned myself wearing a white outfit which seems to be the one that Amma's devotees wear. I started with Neo-Paganism around 12 or 13, then moved to Buddhism and Mysticism. Before finding Amma I had already developed a very open mystic view of spirituality, believing Unconditional Love to be Truth. After finding Amma it was as if all the beliefs I had already developed in my early spiritual journey had come together in her, as her teachings were already what I believed.

I had been to New Mexico before, several times to Thaos with my parents, we loved that area, and had heard in Thaos at the Hannuman temple I had visited the summer of 2003 that Amma comes through New Mexico and I was not aware of that and she had been in Santa Fe just 2 weeks before. I was sad to know I had just missed her, so made strong plans to see her where else able. I discovered also that one of her first places to visit in the United States was Taos, re-affirming my belief that is a spiritual place for the US as well as other parts of New Mexico. And I later discovered her ashram was in Santa Fe.

I felt a strong spiritual connection with Amma through the last years of High School, and until I met her I want to say in the fall of 2003 when she came to Ann Arbor, Michigan. I felt her presence with me in my home, and around me before meeting her. I even obtained one of the Amma dolls available on her website even before meeting her, how close I felt to her.

I had convinced my mom to take me to see her all the way from TN Ann Arbor and we also made it a small family trip, and it was an amazing experience. Even though it fell around Thanksgiving it still worked out as we did not have any specific plans that year.

Upon seeing Amma for the first time sitting in the hall I felt as if I zoomed in upon her energetically, and it I just remember thinking "IT'S THE SAME PRESENCE! IT'S THE SAME PRESENCE!" as I had been feeling before I even met her. It was as if I had already known her, and it dawned on me what an amazing spiritual being beyond just a teacher she must be to be able to have extended herself to me in such a way. She must be one with the Divine.

It seemed as if she was familiar with me in the retreat as I hugged her, just the feeling was amazing and I felt spiritually transformed. I was very surprised by how approachable, and friendly the swamis (her disciples) seemed to be, I had spoke briefly to Swamini the female Swami that is her personal attendant and close disciple.

I received my mantra at this retreat, which was special to me. I had also asked Amma if I should come to India, and she said finish school first (As I was just finishing High School at the time I suppose that is what she meant) The most memorable experience was at the end of that first retreat when I had touched Amma on the back, and after doing so I felt electricity going through me like a current.

The second retreat I went to see her in the summer of 2003 and the experience was much more closer and amazing. It was in Albequerque New Mexico. From the moment she arrived I had contact with her. I waited in the hotel lobby on a hunch that maybe she would come through, and waited there for 2 hours to see her. A small crowd began to gather sensing something was to happen to, and the car pulled up. Amma stepped out, and walked into the lobby and stopped to give us all hugs. And it was very personal and sweet.

I asked her at this retreat should I come to the ashram, and she said it was my choice.

During the retreat, I got very special hugs, and on the second night decided to get my spiritual name. I did not make it into the name line that morning, so decided to try through the regular line as one of the swamis had told me. When I went through the regular line, I told Amma I wanted a name, and she put me directly behind her translator only 2 feet from her. I sat there for almost an hour and ahalf, at one point she had pointed at me with her finger and said something, the other translator had tried to catch it and had a funny look on his face but did not catch it. I asked him later and he forgot what it was. Toward the end of the line as Amma was finishing hugging people, I tapped the translator on the back and said "Is Amma going to give me a name". She turned and told Amma and Amma laughed loudly, tapped one of the swamis on the head. He gestured to me to sit next to Amma's chair where the question and name line was, and I sat there. Amma said something to him and he gave Amma the paper, and he wrote on the paper what my spiritual name was, and then she handed it directly to me. I thought this was special. It was Advait. He told me, and explained to me it meant "one who is beyond duality". Then for some reason I just sat there, as I believe the line was finishing. I looked off to the right side and spaced out and was preparing to move. Suddenly out of the blue the swami is tapping me on the shoulder, and I turn and he says "Amma is calling your name" and she is turned in her seat and saying my spiritual name aloud I believe 3 times. I was not sure what to do as I still suddenly felt high for a moment, and bowed low respectfully as there were many others around. Amma smiled, and went back to hugging. I sat there until she completed hugging, and got up and went with the crowds. One of the devotees who travels with the group sometimes and lives in India excitedly told me "I have been waiting for Mother to say my spiritual name for 2 years! That is very special" I felt like this devotee is living better than I am, and is closer to Mother physically more often and told her "Well you travel with her, and Amma has something different for everyone"

Later on the swami who instructed me on my name came directly to me as if sent by Mother and said "What is your spiritual name" I said "Advait" mispronouncing it and he corrected me, then walked away.

Another individual thing that happened on the retreat which was more cute. At the end of Mother hugging people, everyone forms corridor which she will walk through to leave the hall. I did not realize that those who did not receive a hug were to stand on one side to receive a blessed prasad, in this case a Hershey's kiss, and those who did stand on the other side. Well I had stood unknowingly one night on the side of those who did not receive a hug even though I had received one. Amma came down the line, and when she came to me she skipped right over my hand. This showed she reall remembered, out of hundreds of people. Well on the next night I stood on the opposite side. Amma came down the line handing out the prasad, Hershey's kisses, and upon reaching where I stood she turned all the way around and directly handed me a prasad smiling hugely. Then she proceeded on to hand a prasad to one other devotee on my side, who I had been speaking to earlier and who said it seems Amma always hands her a prasad. I said that must be for some reason too!

Devi Bhava night was rushed as always, but I remember it felt very special and I felt energized.

The third retreat with Amma I went to see her in Deerborn Michigan in 2005 I felt was beautiful. but it was not as amazing as the second retreat. What was amazing was some of the devotees I met, and how I felt throughout the retreat. I felt as if I was receiving Amma at more of a distance.

That was unfortunately and sadly my last retreat with Amma so far, I have not been able to see her since then because I live in Tennessee and most of the retreats are at least 10+ hours away when she toured the United States and I was without transportation for much of this year. I kept wishing I had figured out a way to go but it seemed like something would prevent me like a financial need or something.

I keep feeling drawn to go to her ashram, Amritapuri India, but I have not yet been able to go.

Re: Meeting Amma for the first time

http://bodhimamma.gaia.com — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 08:24:00 GMT

Hello!

Thanks for bringing me to this group! I have some books that will help you greatly with this question. I brought them at the retreat where I met Amma. One of them is all about other peoples experiences of meeting AMMA which I think you will enjoy. I will post them to you OK?