158. Om nir-madayai namah: I bow down to Amma who is without pride
She can change the entire world in a heartbeat. She can stand in the paths of our karma and redefine our destiny. She can alter the course of history. She for sure has altered our present. And yet this small lady from Kerala walks without pride.
Even as I write this, thousands have congregated in Amritapuri to spend the festive season with Amma. The numbers have only grown over the years. It is an ever growing number. Her devotees around the world are connected like a happy family. It's like a country. The currency we deal in, is love and compassion. It's so easy to walk into an unknown environment and instantly connect with at leads one other person, if not more, who know of Amma. Who will reach out to your locket or bracelet because it is a symbol of Amma. Who will say: "I've heard of Amma. I really want to see Her." When was the last time someone was known to a fisherman in Sri Lanka and a governor in America? And yet, Amma has not changed over the years. Amritapuri started off as Amma's extremely humble quarters. Today it's got several buildings including the temples, accommodation quarters, dining hall etc. Amma's footsteps have grown to include several colleges, hospitals, orphanages, centers, soup kitchens. Thousands are benefitted by Amma's numerous humanitarian activities every day. Thousands speak Her name a few times every day. We remember Her ever so often. She's our undisputed spiritual leader and God.
And yet, Amma has no pride in the place She occupies in the world. She does not look down on us, Her devotees. She sees us as nature does: the seat of God. She treats each of us with care and concern. With love and compassion. It's the only language She speaks. She is as much God to Tumban as She is to me. As much to you as to Dattan, the leper. There is no pride in everything Amma has achieved. Only a sense of purpose to do even more for everyone. Amma's always doing something for others. But more importantly She walks the talk. Everything She propagates, She practices. But it would be unfair to even think this task possible for us. Because being able to obliterate pride in oneself requires super human strength. And She for certain, is divine.
Om Amriteswariye namah!
She can change the entire world in a heartbeat. She can stand in the paths of our karma and redefine our destiny. She can alter the course of history. She for sure has altered our present. And yet this small lady from Kerala walks without pride.
Even as I write this, thousands have congregated in Amritapuri to spend the festive season with Amma. The numbers have only grown over the years. It is an ever growing number. Her devotees around the world are connected like a happy family. It's like a country. The currency we deal in, is love and compassion. It's so easy to walk into an unknown environment and instantly connect with at leads one other person, if not more, who know of Amma. Who will reach out to your locket or bracelet because it is a symbol of Amma. Who will say: "I've heard of Amma. I really want to see Her." When was the last time someone was known to a fisherman in Sri Lanka and a governor in America? And yet, Amma has not changed over the years. Amritapuri started off as Amma's extremely humble quarters. Today it's got several buildings including the temples, accommodation quarters, dining hall etc. Amma's footsteps have grown to include several colleges, hospitals, orphanages, centers, soup kitchens. Thousands are benefitted by Amma's numerous humanitarian activities every day. Thousands speak Her name a few times every day. We remember Her ever so often. She's our undisputed spiritual leader and God.
And yet, Amma has no pride in the place She occupies in the world. She does not look down on us, Her devotees. She sees us as nature does: the seat of God. She treats each of us with care and concern. With love and compassion. It's the only language She speaks. She is as much God to Tumban as She is to me. As much to you as to Dattan, the leper. There is no pride in everything Amma has achieved. Only a sense of purpose to do even more for everyone. Amma's always doing something for others. But more importantly She walks the talk. Everything She propagates, She practices. But it would be unfair to even think this task possible for us. Because being able to obliterate pride in oneself requires super human strength. And She for certain, is divine.
Om Amriteswariye namah!
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