This mantra reminds me of Amma's programs and the times we go to receive Her at the airport. Despite numerous reminders not to bend down and touch Amma's feet, so many of us want to do it. So many people end up doing it or even just touching or kissing the ground Amma has walked on. It is our way of still holding on to someplace Amma has touched. It is our way of giving thanks to the universe for giving us someone like Amma! Caressing a petal from a garland Amma wore, touching the chair Amma sat on, dividing into minuscule amounts and savoring prasad that Amma distributes - these are just our own ways of showing our affection and unbridled love for Amma. And why shouldn't we? She is hope, fate, destiny. She is compassion, love, faith. She is our yesterday, today and tomorrow. We are happy that Amma is the order of our universe. One glance at Her, and everything is set right. So why allow the dust from Her feet to settle back to the ground when it can be lovingly put on the parting line of our hair? Maybe it's our way of also surrendering our mind-directed egos to Amma!
Om Amriteswariye namah!
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