10. Om mano rupeksu kodandayai namah: I bow down to Amma who holds in her hand a sugarcane bow that represents the mind.
I was 19 when I first met Amma. Impressionable, overly Eager. At the threshold of youth, when everything seemed ready to be subjugated. When the world seemed ready to be ruled by my dreams.
24 years have passed. I'm neither impressionable nor overly eager. Life's taught me enough to know that no one can get subjugated by another. I've also learnt that my dreams can only rule my life and that my dreams will take me as far as I want it to.
The only constant then and now, has been Amma. Some years, Her presence has been immense, throbbing in it's vitality. Some years, I have allowed it to diminish, being consumed by worldly pursuits. And yet, Amma's always been there for me, patiently waiting, just there, where the path bends towards a clearing in the woods.
Whenever I see a photograph of Amma, it always takes me a little by surprise. For no matter when it was taken: whether in the 70's or now, that look of divinity and love on Her face has remained unchanged. For Her true nature was, is and will always be to Love. Amma's mind only has place for Her children in it. How else does one explain the fact that after hugging nearly 3000 devotees, Amma still remembers me from the previous day? Bindu can meet Her anywhere and Amma will reach out and ask her questions about her family. In the past month, Michael has received darshan from Amma a gazillion times. Yet, the next person will remain as precious for Her, as will Michael. How does Amma embrace so many of us, reach out to each one of us and ensure that each of Her children walks away feeling "I'm special!"
Because we are special to Her. Each one of us.
Because She's love. Pure and simple.
Because She holds in Her hand a sweet sugarcane bow that represents the minds of each of Her million children. And She'll always ensure that we are where we ought to be: In the circle of Her love!
Om Amriteswariye Namah!
I was 19 when I first met Amma. Impressionable, overly Eager. At the threshold of youth, when everything seemed ready to be subjugated. When the world seemed ready to be ruled by my dreams.
24 years have passed. I'm neither impressionable nor overly eager. Life's taught me enough to know that no one can get subjugated by another. I've also learnt that my dreams can only rule my life and that my dreams will take me as far as I want it to.
The only constant then and now, has been Amma. Some years, Her presence has been immense, throbbing in it's vitality. Some years, I have allowed it to diminish, being consumed by worldly pursuits. And yet, Amma's always been there for me, patiently waiting, just there, where the path bends towards a clearing in the woods.
Whenever I see a photograph of Amma, it always takes me a little by surprise. For no matter when it was taken: whether in the 70's or now, that look of divinity and love on Her face has remained unchanged. For Her true nature was, is and will always be to Love. Amma's mind only has place for Her children in it. How else does one explain the fact that after hugging nearly 3000 devotees, Amma still remembers me from the previous day? Bindu can meet Her anywhere and Amma will reach out and ask her questions about her family. In the past month, Michael has received darshan from Amma a gazillion times. Yet, the next person will remain as precious for Her, as will Michael. How does Amma embrace so many of us, reach out to each one of us and ensure that each of Her children walks away feeling "I'm special!"
Because we are special to Her. Each one of us.
Because She's love. Pure and simple.
Because She holds in Her hand a sweet sugarcane bow that represents the minds of each of Her million children. And She'll always ensure that we are where we ought to be: In the circle of Her love!
Om Amriteswariye Namah!
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