Saturday, August 23, 2014

Everything from Amma!

397. Om mula-prakrtyai namah: I bow down to Amma who is the first cause of the entire universe


Everything is from Amma. Everything belongs to Amma. Everything is because of Amma. We need to trust the universe's plans for us. When we and everything surrounding us emanates from Amma, why would She spoil any of creation? Amma would only do good for the universe. Amma's untiring effort at cleansing our society happens with every hug. When we walk away from there, there's a ring of goodness Amma drapes us with. It's what Amma wants us to carry through with us and renew when we meet Her next. Like our own halo! And it probably is the halo of goodness and every other virtue. With every bad thought, every stab of fear, every mean word, we allow this beautiful Guru gifted halo to tarnish and rust. Amma wants us to know that we are protected. That's what the mantras are for: our suraksha kavachch. And yet we moan and groan that Amma isn't taking care of us. We ask for answers. We demand yet another miracle. We beat our chests and ask to be presented with more proof. All we need to look at is the suffering around us. If we can look up at our altar and see that Amma has graced our home, we are already blessed. For who could ask for saakshaat Devi Herself to be our God, Guru and Guide?!  

Om Amriteswariye namah!

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