205. Om sarva-yantratmikayai namah: I bow down to Amma who is the soul of all yantras
"A yantra is a symbol which represents a deity in the form of a picture, or as a cakra (figure) or syllables. Devi is the support behind whichever deity is being invoked."
"Where Amma encountered people in need, she brought them food and clothing from her own home. She was undeterred by the scolding and punishment she received from her family for doing so. Amma also began to spontaneously embrace people to comfort them in their sorrow. Responding to her affectionate care, they began to call her Amma (Mother).
Amma was deeply affected by the profound suffering she witnessed. According to Hinduism, the suffering of the individual is due to his or her own karma — the results of actions performed in the past. Amma accepted this concept, but she refused to accept it as a justification for inaction. Amma contemplated the principle of karma until she revealed an even more profound truth, asking a question she continues to ask each of us today. “If it is one man’s karma to suffer, isn’t it our dharma (duty) to help ease his suffering and pain?”
With this simple yet profound conviction — that each of us has a responsibility to lend a helping hand to those less fortunate — Amma moved forward with confidence in her life of service and compassionate care for all beings, uniquely expressed by the motherly embrace she offers to all who seek solace in her arms." From the ABOUT AMMA section at www.amma.org
The beauty of that phrase cannot escape anyone. "If it is one man's karma to suffer, isn't it our dharma to help ease his suffering and pain?" This is the basis of Amma's unending philanthropic activities and Her life changing embrace. This is what drives Amma's relentless compassion towards all of us. This is what makes Her seek even the lone taxi driver outside a hall, after a 12 hour darshan, just so not one of Her children is turned away. She is the most approachable humanitarian leader. She is the magician who weaves Her spiritual wand and makes all of our dreams come true. She is the guide, mentor and Guru leading millions of people around the world with just one ammunition: unhindered, uncolored love. If any one can move heaven and earth to make the world a better place, Amma can!
"Amma says that love expressed is compassion, and compassion means accepting the needs and sorrows of others as one's own."
Om Amriteswariye namah!
"A yantra is a symbol which represents a deity in the form of a picture, or as a cakra (figure) or syllables. Devi is the support behind whichever deity is being invoked."
"Where Amma encountered people in need, she brought them food and clothing from her own home. She was undeterred by the scolding and punishment she received from her family for doing so. Amma also began to spontaneously embrace people to comfort them in their sorrow. Responding to her affectionate care, they began to call her Amma (Mother).
Amma was deeply affected by the profound suffering she witnessed. According to Hinduism, the suffering of the individual is due to his or her own karma — the results of actions performed in the past. Amma accepted this concept, but she refused to accept it as a justification for inaction. Amma contemplated the principle of karma until she revealed an even more profound truth, asking a question she continues to ask each of us today. “If it is one man’s karma to suffer, isn’t it our dharma (duty) to help ease his suffering and pain?”
With this simple yet profound conviction — that each of us has a responsibility to lend a helping hand to those less fortunate — Amma moved forward with confidence in her life of service and compassionate care for all beings, uniquely expressed by the motherly embrace she offers to all who seek solace in her arms." From the ABOUT AMMA section at www.amma.org
The beauty of that phrase cannot escape anyone. "If it is one man's karma to suffer, isn't it our dharma to help ease his suffering and pain?" This is the basis of Amma's unending philanthropic activities and Her life changing embrace. This is what drives Amma's relentless compassion towards all of us. This is what makes Her seek even the lone taxi driver outside a hall, after a 12 hour darshan, just so not one of Her children is turned away. She is the most approachable humanitarian leader. She is the magician who weaves Her spiritual wand and makes all of our dreams come true. She is the guide, mentor and Guru leading millions of people around the world with just one ammunition: unhindered, uncolored love. If any one can move heaven and earth to make the world a better place, Amma can!
"Amma says that love expressed is compassion, and compassion means accepting the needs and sorrows of others as one's own."
Om Amriteswariye namah!
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