Thursday, April 10, 2014

Encircled by the Divine!

263. Om sarvavastha-vivarjitayai namah: I bow down to Amma who transcends all states


In The Thousand Names of the Divine Mother, the description of the mantra says that a yogin who has reached the state beyond the turya is known as mahayogin. All his words become mantras, because his mind is pure. Such great souls should always be approached because even when they are not instructing, their conversation itself is instruction. Their every movement is a gesture of worship.

To me, this description is for Amma. Amma's words are mantras of spirituality and goodness. When Amma gives us a mantra, it's actually a protective cloak She is handing over to us. When Amma gives darshan, why do so many people flock around Her? Only to hear pieces of Her nuggets. Even a smile from Amma is like an offering to the Universe. Everything Amma does is like a cleansing of the world. Her one gesture seems like She is removing pain. A smile seems like She is eradicating jealousy and hate. And of course that world famous embrace is Amma circling us with Her unending, compassionate Love. Amma's conversation truly is instruction and yes, Her every movement is a gesture of worship to the Divine. When Amma walks into a hall and greets all of us with folded palms, it is a gesture of acknowledging the divine in each of us. Amma knows our every move, our every thought. She knows when we are sad, frightened, happy. Her divine powers allow Her to understand everything about us. Which is why we must totally surrender to Amma. Heart, body, mind and soul. Amma is the only person we can totally and uninhibitedly surrender to. She will ask no questions. Nor will She judge. All She will do is take us into Her beautiful embrace and make our lives ever so divine.

Om Amriteswariye Namah!

No comments:

Post a Comment