140. Om nis-kalayai namah: I bow down to Amma who is without parts
“Amma, te queremos” (Amma, we love you). This is what devotees in Barcelona chanted, when Amma was leaving. That's exactly how we feel when Amma's hugging the last few devotees after devi bhava. When we know that now Amma is going to leave the hall. And the next time we see Her, will be a year later! For virtually everyone who knows Amma, She isn't just a guru. She's a way of life for us. A day that is defined by activities centering on Her. A morning prayer of gratitude. The lighting of the lamp. A small whisper to Amma doll. The lamp in the evening. The chanting. The good night prayer. Meditation. A day well spent, Amma-centric. Not just a deity but a guru who has changed our very moral fibre. And thankfully so too.
Amma isn't just about a collection of spiritual parts. She's an entire divine institution in Herself. A lesson in life and on life. If compassion had a face and form, it would look exactly like Amma. If love were to take a garb, Amma would be it. She is the very definition of love, patience, compassion, beauty. She has made such a big difference in the lives of millions. She has rewritten the destinies of each of us. Imagine a life where we did not have Amma in our life. I shudder to think what life paths we may have walked down. It scares me to even consider how life may have panned out had I not had Amma's overwhelming grace, protection and love in my life! She's cleansed me in so many ways. She's taken the dark edge off so many of my bad karma days. She's sent so many angels in the guise of family and friends to carry Her messages to me. She's working tirelessly every day so that I may sleep without fear and lead a happy life! To such a Mother, I surrender myself wholeheartedly. I lay myself by Your feet Amma and may You do what You wish, with me and my ego. Use me as a vehicle of Your mission. May I be worthy of Your time. Allow me to surrender my ego by Your feet. Crush it gently so I may grow. Do whatever You need to do for my life Amma. For You are my everything. In part and whole. As the spaniards would say, Te Quiero, Amma! Forever and ever!
Om Amriteswariye namah!
“Amma, te queremos” (Amma, we love you). This is what devotees in Barcelona chanted, when Amma was leaving. That's exactly how we feel when Amma's hugging the last few devotees after devi bhava. When we know that now Amma is going to leave the hall. And the next time we see Her, will be a year later! For virtually everyone who knows Amma, She isn't just a guru. She's a way of life for us. A day that is defined by activities centering on Her. A morning prayer of gratitude. The lighting of the lamp. A small whisper to Amma doll. The lamp in the evening. The chanting. The good night prayer. Meditation. A day well spent, Amma-centric. Not just a deity but a guru who has changed our very moral fibre. And thankfully so too.
Amma isn't just about a collection of spiritual parts. She's an entire divine institution in Herself. A lesson in life and on life. If compassion had a face and form, it would look exactly like Amma. If love were to take a garb, Amma would be it. She is the very definition of love, patience, compassion, beauty. She has made such a big difference in the lives of millions. She has rewritten the destinies of each of us. Imagine a life where we did not have Amma in our life. I shudder to think what life paths we may have walked down. It scares me to even consider how life may have panned out had I not had Amma's overwhelming grace, protection and love in my life! She's cleansed me in so many ways. She's taken the dark edge off so many of my bad karma days. She's sent so many angels in the guise of family and friends to carry Her messages to me. She's working tirelessly every day so that I may sleep without fear and lead a happy life! To such a Mother, I surrender myself wholeheartedly. I lay myself by Your feet Amma and may You do what You wish, with me and my ego. Use me as a vehicle of Your mission. May I be worthy of Your time. Allow me to surrender my ego by Your feet. Crush it gently so I may grow. Do whatever You need to do for my life Amma. For You are my everything. In part and whole. As the spaniards would say, Te Quiero, Amma! Forever and ever!
Om Amriteswariye namah!
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