Amma's life is a dedication to us!

233. Om maha-kamesa-mahisyai namah: I bow down to Amma who is the great Queen of Mahakameshvara

(Excerpts from amritapuri.org)

23 Feb, Parippally – Bharata Yatra 2014

The travel journey between Palakkad and Trivandrum on Amma’s Bharata Yatra had a peculiar aspect: The route to follow meant that the caravan of buses would pass right by Amritapuri on the way to the capital of Kerala.

The lunch stop was at Paripally orphanage. It was a special treat for all the wonderful kids living in that institution – the very first project that Amma undertook as early as 1991. The 420 westerners in 13 tour buses, some of them first timers, would also have the chance to discover the orphanage and meet the children.

The highlight of the 3 hours spent at the orphanage was that Amma gave the microphone to the kids gathered around her asking them to share stories, make imitations, present brief performances and sing bhajans.

She later sang two memorable bhajans, in folk tune, with everyone following suit with the kids, singing with great enthusiasm and joy, clapping hands and moving around.

A life-time shared moment, that most of the children and many of the tour group members present, will never forget."

Amma's charitable activities and network is increasing by the day. Everyday, Amma finds a new way of reaching out to every possible person on earth, whether it is by Her love or by Her unending compassion. Of 24 hours, at the very least, an educated guess would be that 22 hours go into helping people around the world. She has no time for anything worldly except perhaps the running of the ashram. Like in the story above, Amma not only visits the orphanage, She will also find time to sing bhajans and spread cheer all around. 

Shame on all those attempting to malign this greatest of the great Masters ever! Amma has dedicated Her life to bettering humanity. She has sacrificed this life so that we may fulfill our karmic debts. Amma is the Goddess we are all fortunate to have in our lives. Let us fill our lives with this overwhelming reason for gratitude. 

Om Amriteswariye namah!