It is interesting that the words I was looking for, came from someone who has been in the public eye for attempting to discredit Amma:
“[Amma] only sees the good side of us all. Otherwise would it be possible for her to give darshan for hours and hours together as she does, accepting all as they come to her? It is not that she is unaware of our faults. She is very well aware of all the wrong that we have done and of all the defects in our characters, but she does not judge us for that. Through her compassion, she showers her grace upon us incessantly, loving us just as we are. If you could say, though, that Amma has any desire, it is that all of her children become pure, free from jealousy, greed and hatred. It is very easy to love those who are kind and loving to us, but what Amma wants, however, is for us to aspire to love even those who are cruel and dislike us. We should constantly try to feel her love within ourselves, flowing out to whoever comes before us, whether it be an animal, plant, friend or foe. When this expansion of heart takes place, we then experience God’s love in the form of peace and bliss within ourselves. This expansion of heart is the only thing that Amma expects from her children.”
—Gail Tredwell, San Ramon, California, USA, November 14, 1998
I was looking for an affirmation and I found so many. I am sorry Amma for having doubted You. I know You work in mysterious ways and whatever it is You have in store for me, I should learn to accept it wholeheartedly. Because a Mother will never give Her child sorrow. As I also learnt from this wonderful story!
Om Amriteswariye namah!
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