Category: Amma

Amma was walking on her way to the stage for evening bhajans. Security guards were holding back the throngs of devotees and students who were pushing against each other trying to touch Amma. While walking, Amma’s arms were outstretched as usual to touch everyone within reach. Suddenly, she bent down and picked up something and […]

I woke up this morning listening to the Lalita Sahasra Nama chants through the loud speakers. It’s not from the ashram sound system. It’s coming from the village.I have heard Bhagavatam reading over the loud speakers from the village. But not Lalita Sahasranam. What is it?The villagers are paying their tribute to our beloved Amma […]

The Wisdom of the Tsunami 12 February 2005 — Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu, en route from Bangalore to Nagapattinam“My house, my life, my belongings, my children—all disappeared in the blink of an eye,” Amma said. She was talking to Her disciples and devotees about the tsunami during a stop in Dharmapuri. Amma was going to the […]

A Time of Tragedy, A Time of Grace I was on the Internet and saw the news that giant waves were hitting Chennai and flooding the city. I ran up the stairs to the temple where Amma was giving darshan in order to inform Her. Amma was very sad to hear the news. I soon […]

Amma talking to the medical students of AIMS. this is the first batch of medical students. 2003, amritapuri.