Today we went on a safari around the Athi River side of the Amrita children’s Home property line. We were surveying the construction site,taking documentation of the physical boundaries of the 11 acre plot. We found a mature indigenous tulsi plant with seed pods, so we collected them for our tulsi start. We also saw hippo tracks everywhere along the water’s edge. The natives say the hippos are more vicious than big wild cats, crocs and alligators. Especially if they have babies…….they are deadly if you get near their young. …

Few days back, one ashramite asked the other, “Why do you smell bad?” the latter said, “I am back from my seva.” The former frowned, “I wonder when computers started stinking?” The latter said, “No! Today I got a chance to do a unique seva. You get a chance to do this seva once in 10 years.” And he started explaining. Yes! the bramacharin was referring to ashram septic tank cleaning seva.
After 10 years all the 4 huge tanks are full and they needed immediate action. First, a contractor was …

Question 145:
“What does Rama represent for you? Why?”
Please reflect deeply on the matter before answering, and make your answer clear and brief (maximum 5 or 6 lines).

Wednesday, November 25, 2009
The three day retreat program in Michigan started in the evening. Br. Dayamrita Chaitanya gave a satsang, which was followed by Amma’s satsang.
Here is a list of bhajans from today’s program:
* Sri Gananayaka
* Kuch Na Le Aya Tu
* Arikil Undenkilum
* Bhaktara Bandiharu (Kannada)
* Amma Undan Kaivaliyai
* Chetuletti Vetukoneda
* Jai Jai Janani Jai ho teri
The following lyrics from the ‘Arikil Undenkilum’ reflected my feelings while listening to the bhajans today “O Mother, even though Thou art near I am wandering, unable to know Thee. Eventhough I have eyes, …

Dearborn, Michigan – Day 1, Monday, November 23, 2009
The Michigan program started in the evening. Swami Ramakrishnananda gave a satsang, which was followed by Amma’s satsang.
Here is a list of bhajans from today’s program:
* Dayakaro Tum
* Murali Vale Pyare Kanha
* Kanna Ni Enne Marannuvo
* Mayyagi Menu tu chahidi
* Manesa Nin Svanthamayi
* Kannilenkilum (Telugu)
* Shankara Shiva Shankara
* Karunamayi Devi (Kannada)
* Ma Jay Jagadambe Ma
Sudhakar

A tv report 13 Nov 2009 (TV1 España directo)

I first met Amma in 1989 when Amma came to LA for one of her first programs. I cryed in her arms like a baby during my first darshan.   I had been seeking the path for 6 years after being fed up with working in the world and  being diametrically opposed to the values of such a capitalistic system of greed and materialism.  My body was the indicator that something was very much wrong with my way of life.  I had two critical brushes with my health that helped me …