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The Wisdom of the Tsunami

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 […]

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Give in Abundance

When you give…give in abundance.give happilygive with a smilegive with awarenessthen you are the Lord.

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Celebration of Life

“Life should be a celebration. Every day should be a celebration. Every moment should be a celebration, a lesson, a memory to treasure forever. If we allow our entertainment to be devoid of culture, it will only lead us to danger. When culture and entertainment are blended together, life becomes a true celebration.” – Sri […]

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A Time of Tragedy, A Time of Grace

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 […]

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Amrita Vidyalayam, Koyilandy

Even after the class they didn’t wanted to leave the school. Teachers were driving them in to the vehicles to go to their houses. Especially a smart kid Rahul (pictured in front of me looking down) and Anjana (with red bag) who is the sole cricket player from the girls side. She defeats boys in […]

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Amrita Vidyalayam, Vadakara

The children are always curious. They ask all sort of questions if they have a faith that you will answer them sensibly. They wanted to know more.. The teachers of Vadakara. They too wanted to learn more.

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Amrita Vidyalayam, Vadakara

I was amazed at these 6th standard children who knew current political trends and the nasty ways of the politicians. Along with the studies they have stunning general awareness.

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Amrita Vidyalayam Koyilandy

Children love to listen to stories. They think deeper than the grown-up. These children of Amrita Vidyalayam, Koyilandy wanted to know what is the difference in dress code of the ashramites – white, yellow and red.

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Light & Shadow

“Oliyum nizhalum menayunna roopangal Sthiramennu Njanaorthirunnu Satya dhanamennu njanoorthirunnu. Oli manjal nizhal mayum Nizhal manjal marayum nal Kamneeya rupangalellam – kannum Karalum kavarunnatellam.”

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You get wings to fly

Breathe taking aerial view of the ashram surroundings. The island where ashram stands is 17.5 km in length and 100 – 500 meters in width. The Ashram is situated in the middle of the island –between the Arabian Sea and Kayamkulam backwaters.