Practice Spiritual Values And Save The World: Delhi Speech


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An Address At The Inaugural Program Of The 150th Birth Anniversary Of Swami Vivekananda, Who Was Renowned For Bringing Indian Spirituality To The West And Inspiring Religious Reform And Spiritual Resurgence In His Motherland. In Her Speech, Amma Made It Clear From The Start That India Was Falling Far Short Of Living Up To Vivekananda’s Vision For His Country. Amma Said, We May Have Learned To Fly Like Birds And Swim Like Fish, But We Have Forgotten How To Live Like Human Beings. It Seems We Have To Relearn That Skill. In Truth, Many Of The Challenges Faced By Sanatana Dharma Have Been Self-Created. In Conclusion, Amma Ended Her Address With An Optimistic Prayer For India. The Voice Of Knowledge, Of Self-Realization, And The Ancient Words Of Our Rishis Should Once Again Rise Up And Resound Throughout The World. May This Land That Taught The True Meaning Of Acceptance To The World Remain Firmly Established In That Virtue. May The Conch Of Sanatana Dharma Trumpet A New Resurgence That Echoes Around The World. Swami Vivekananda Was Like A Rainbow That Appeared On The Horizon Of Humanity To Help Us Understand The Beauty And Value Of A Life Of Action Blended With Compassion And Meditation. Published By The Disciples Of Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, Affectionately Known As Mother, Or Amma The Hugging Saint. Saint.




The Awakening Of Universal Motherhood: Geneva Speech


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The Essence Of Motherhood Is Not Restricted To Women Who Have Given Birth; It Is A Principle Inherent In Both Women And Men. It Is An Attitude Of The Mind. It Is Love, And That Love Is The Very Breath Of Life. No One Would Say, I Will Breathe Only When I Am With My Family And Friends; I Won’t Breathe In Front Of My Enemies. Similarly, For Those In Whom Motherhood Has Awakened, Love And Compassion Towards Everyone Is As Much Part Of Their Being As Breathing. An Address At The Global Peace Initiative Of Women Religious And Spiritual Leaders, Palais Des Nations, Geneva, October 7, 2002. Published By The Disciples Of Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, Affectionately Known As Mother, Or Amma The Hugging Saint.




Cultivating Strength And Vitality


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Inaugural Address For The Opening Of The Vivekananda Foundation International Centre In New Delhi, December 1st 2009. In The Address, Amma Touches On A Wide Range Of Topics, Including The Means Of Creating Inter-Religious Harmony, The Proper Role Of Education In Society And The Importance Of Taking Pride In One’s Motherland And National Heritage. Her Main Focus, However, Is On The Youth, Their Needs And The Role Adults Should Play In Helping Them Attain Their Full Potential. Each Of Our Births Has A Purpose That Only We Can Fulfill. Discovering That Special Power Within Us Is The Purpose Of Our Life. That Is When Life Becomes Meaningful, A Joyous Communion. Published By The Disciples Of Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, Affectionately Known As Mother, Or Amma The Hugging Saint.




Compassion, The Only Way To Peace: Paris Speech


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An Address At Cinema Verite's 2007 Film Festival, 12 October 2007, Paris, France. Inspired By The Depiction Of Amma In Jan Kounen’s 2005 Documentary Darshan: The Embrace, The French Film Association Cinema Verite Presented Amma With Its 2007 Prix Cinema Verite For Her Contributions In Fostering World Peace And Harmony. The Award Was Presented To Amma In An Art Theatre In Place De La Bastille, Paris, By Academy Award-Nominated Actress Sharon Stone. Compassion: The Only Way To Peace Is Amma’s Response To Cinema Verite’s Request For Amma To Deliver An Address On The Increasing Occurrences Of War, Violence And Natural Disasters Seen In The World Today. In The Address, Amma Presents A Realistic And Constructive Analysis Of The Current Global Situation, Pointing To Specific Areas Of Disharmony And Explaining How Only A Compassionate Outlook Can Bring About Their Rectification. Published By The Disciples Of Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, Affectionately Known As Mother, Or Amma The Hugging Saint.




Racing Along The Razor's Edge


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To Travel Along The Spiritual Path, We Need A Guide Who Knows The Destination, Knows All The Twists And Turns And Pitfalls Along The Way, And Knows Our Strengths And Weaknesses. In Amma We Have The Supreme Guide To The Spiritual Path. Not Only Does She Know The Way, She Is Willing To Walk Alongside Us, Holding Our Hand At Every Step Of The Way And Illuminating The Path Ahead. The Hindu Scriptures Compare The Spiritual Path To Walking Along A Razor’s Edge. Now Swami Ramakrishnananda Shows How, With The Help And Loving Guidance Of A Satguru Like Amma, We Can Tread This Path With Relative Ease, Even Racing Along The Path Toward Inner Peace And Ultimately The Realization Of The Universal Self That All Beings Share. Narrated With Characteristic Wit, Lively Examples, And Profound Insights And Experiences Gleaned From Over 25 Years Of Living With Amma, Racing Along The Razor’s Edge Is A Wellspring Of Practical Wisdom From One Of Amma’s Senior Disciples. Swami Ramakrishananda Puri Has Been Traveling Around The Globe With Amma Since Her First World Tour In 1987. Currently, He Spends Most Of His Time Visiting Amma’s Ashrams And Centers Around The World; Giving Discourses, Leading Retreats, And Teaching Hatha Yoga And Meditation Classes. Published By The Disciples Of Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, Affectionately Known As Mother, Or Amma The Hugging Saint.




On The Road To Freedom: A Pilgrimage In India Volume 1


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On The Road To Freedom Is The Autobiography Of Swami Paramatmananda Puri, Told With Innocence, Wry Humor And Genuine Insight. This Unusual Story Narrates The Archetypal Quest For Spiritual Realization, The Trials Of Personal Transformation, And Meetings With Some Of India’s Greatest Contemporary Masters, Including: Mata Amritanandamayi, Nisargadatta Maharaj And Disciples Of Ramana Maharshi. This Book Will Illumine And Inspire Seekers To Deepen Their Commitment To The Values Of Love, Wisdom And Selfless Service To Humanity. This New Edition, With Many Never-Before Published Photos, Is A Rare And Revealing Account Of A Young Westerner's Heartfelt, 30 Year Spiritual Journey In Modern India. Published By The Disciples Of Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, Affectionately Known As Mother, Or Amma The Hugging Saint.




Archana Book


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Archana Book (Small) With English Translation. This Version Of The Archana Book Contains The Traditional 1,000 Names Of The Divine Mother, 108 Names Of Amma, Sri Lalitha Sahasranama Stotram, Mahisasura Mardini Stotram, And The 15th And 18th Chapters Of The Bhagavad Gita. You Will Also Find The English Translation Of These Chants. This Is A Wonderful Addition To The Ritual Of Performing The Manasa Puja and Chanting The Praises Of The Goddess. Benefits Of The Archana: The Archana Brings Prosperity To The Family And Peace To The World. It Will Remove The Effects Of Past Mistakes. We Will Get The Strength To Understand Truth And Live According To It. We Will Get Long Life And Wealth. The Atmosphere Gets Purified with The Chanting Of Lalita Sahasranama, The Energy In Every Nerve Of Our Body Will Be Awakened. This Puja Will Eliminate All Harm Arising From The Displeasure Of Ancestors Or From Evil Spells From Others. There Is No Need After This For You Children To Resort To Special Rites To Ward Off Such Evils, Because The Power That You Gain By This One-Pointed Puja Is Not Achieved By Any Priest Or Mantravadin In A Thousand Years Of Worship. When We Pray With Open Hearts, The Effects Of All Evil Spells Vanish. You Need Not Fear Any More About Such Things. Of Course There Are Some Bad Times In One’s Life; That Is Not From Any Evil Spells Cast By Anybody. Do Not Be Misled By These. Those Who Do This Need Not Go For Anything Else. All Evils Will Be Removed. Published By The Disciples Of Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, Affectionately Known As Mother, Or Amma The Hugging Saint.




108 Quotes On Faith


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108 Quotes On Faith. An Inspirational Book Revealing The Spiritual Truths Of How To Develop An Indomitable Faith And Self-Confidence For Success In Life. Published By The Disciples Of Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, Affectionately Known As Mother, Or Amma The Hugging Saint.




Understanding And Collaboration Between Religions


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An Address Delivered Upon Amma's Acceptance Of The Fourth Annual James Parks Morton Interfaith Award, New York, May 2, 2006. The Interfaith Center Of New York Praised Amma For Her Outstanding Work In Fostering Inter-Religious Understanding And Respect. By Reaching Out And Accepting All Human Beings Through The Physical Act Of Hugging, She Transcends All Religions And Political Divisions. Amma Said, A One-Word Solution For Almost All The Problems The World Is Facing Today Is Compassion. The Essence Of All Religions Is In Being Compassionate To Others. Helping The Poor And Needy Is True Prayer. Without Compassion, All Our Efforts Will Be In Vain. Published By The Disciples Of Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, Affectionately Known As Mother, Or Amma The Hugging Saint.




My First Darshan


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My First Darshan Is An Offering Of Love To Souls Everywhere. This Book Is A Collection Of Short Stories Written By Fifty-Four Of The Hundreds Of Thousands Of People Blessed To Have Received Darshan From Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, Their Beloved Mother And Guru. The Stories Represent Nearly Thirty Countries On Five Continents And Range From A Ten-Year-Old Girl's Poignant Tale To A Seventy-Year-Old Grandfather's Rich Saga. These Souls Share Their Heart Warming And Deeply Moving Experiences With Her. This Book Is Their Offering At Her Divine Feet. Published By The Disciples Of Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, Affectionately Known As Mother, Or Amma The Hugging Saint.