"Our inner relationship or bond of love with the guru is actually the unity we feel towards our own True Self—the Atman. So, we should not mistake the love or closeness we have towards our guru as mere external closeness. We are turning inwards and getting closer to our True Self because the guru is not the mere body. The guru is also the pure God consciousness that is beyond all names and forms. This is why attraction to the guru leads us to freedom." —from Amma's talk on the occasion of Guru Purnima, July 12, 2014
"Now our hearts are closed buds that harbor anger, jealousy and selfishness. But when Love flows and washes away the impurities, our hearts will flower and bless the world." -Amma
Somedays, I find it difficult to write about Amma. Words seem inadequate and a heart overflowing with wonder and gratitude, doesn't help! How does one describe the most compassionate and beautiful person in the world? How does one describe Amma whose only religion is love and whose life is dedicated to making yours and mine a better one? How does one describe the only person in the world who makes you happy, content, at peace?
I will eternally be grateful to the universe for considering me deserving of a Guru such as Amma.
Om Amriteswariye namah!
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