Wednesday, January 7, 2015

A true leader of Her people!

534. Om yakinyamba-svarupinyai namah: I bow down to Amma who is in the form of the Yakini yogini (described in the six preceding names)

Amma isn't just a spiritual Guru. She's a visionary leader who is changing everyone's mindset and the landscape of perceptions. This is from an article in embracing the world:
"Sanitation matters. It has far-reaching impacts on everything from health and safety to education and livelihood. Lack of access to adequate sanitation is a daily reality for 2.5 billion people. Better hygiene can dramatically improve the incidence of disease and mortality from diarrhea to stunting and malnutrition. It can keep children healthier and in school. In particular, lack of access to sanitation and hygiene disproportionately affects women.
In addition to the lack of privacy and dignity, women are far more vulnerable to the risk of physical and sexual assault. Women lose valuable time going far away from home just to relieve themselves or help a family member. When girls hit puberty, without access to private facilities, attendance and dropout rates increase dramatically. In the workplace, unhygienic facilities can cause women to have higher rates of absenteeism and subsequently lose productivity and income. Holding women back holds society back and individuals, families, and communities suffer the consequences.
India recently set a national goal to end open defecation by 2019. To address the lack of toilets in the country, Embracing the World, through Amrita University, is offering vocational courses in masonry, plumbing and electrical wiring to village women so they can construct, install and maintain toilets in their own communities. The women also learn about the importance of practicing proper hygiene for their personal health, thus empowering them to spread awareness and become ambassadors for change."With Amma at the helm of our journey, we are assured a meaningful walk through life!

Om Amriteswariye namah!

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