Sunday, April 12, 2015

Amma's coveted darshan!

627. Om trijagad-vandyayai namah: I bow down to Amma who is adorned by the inhabitants of all three worlds.

Such a deep longing for Amma. Such a feeling of emptiness. 3 days out of 352, to enjoy the bliss in Amma's presence. The rest of the days are the real test. We feel Her presence but it's the absence that hurts. And then we look for ways to feel even more connected with Amma. Amma always says that physical distance should never be a barrier for Her children but it is difficult especially the days just after Amma leaves. We miss Her very presence and of course, that beautiful hug which changes everything. I read about Amma's darshan in amritapuri.org:
"Amma’s darshan is, as far as we can tell, unique in the history of the world. Darshan means “to see” and traditionally, a Master is seen but not touched. And in India, women do not touch men in public. But Amma’s darshan emerged as a loving mother’s embrace, beginning when She was only a teenager and held and comforted the lonely and suffering in Her village, and extending up to the present day. Amma makes herself available to anyone wishing to receive her blessing. There is never any charge, and no one is turned away. Hour after hour, day after day, year after year — for over thirty years now, She has been embracing all who come to Her. Man or woman, sick or healthy, rich or poor, regardless of religious faith, caste, young or old: even the very elderly, even Her own parents, regard Her as their very own Mother. Amma now travels across India and to over a dozen countries throughout the world. Everywhere She goes, She gives darshan to all who come to Her.
Amma’s hugs and kisses should not be considered ordinary. When Amma embraces or kisses someone, it is a process of purification and inner healing. Amma is transmitting a part of Her pure, vital energy into Her children. It also allows them to experience true, unconditional Love. When Amma holds someone it can help to awaken the dormant spiritual energy within them, which will eventually take them to the ultimate goal of Self-realization. — Amma"
Om Amriteswariye namah!

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