Georen40

My last question: It is easy to see that a nice, likable person having a calm life with no worries can detach and live a more spiritual existence. However, how is it possible to do such when you are in a painful situation, such as having health problems or receiving abuse - even if you think that you may deserve these, whether from karma or just plain being a jerk? How could anyone expect that they could receive the unconditional love of an Eternal Mother when they know that they are not worthy of this, not even from a biological mother? And, if I cause people to feel disgust, how could I be so arrogant to even dare to think that Amma would want to hug me? George

Om Namah Shivaya. This question is from my own ignorance: It seems to me that Amma is teaching an Advaita, rather than a two, or the human as separate from any Higher Power, way of thinking. However, what I think that some of her devotees (and I am not worthy of licking the dust from their sandals, as the Persians say) believe in is a separateness from What Is. Am I wrong? If I said "I am Amma, you are Amma, I am you" would that be considered as blasphemy? I see Amma's hug not only as a gift which is an expression of love; but also as a reminder to remember who we are. I believe the hug is like a pebble tossed into a still pond: the ripples should spread to cover the entire surface and lap upon the shores. Then, I may be entirely wrong about everything. Thank you, George

Namaste. These are the questions that I think offended many devotees: > > How am I to know that Amma is what many say she is? > > How do I know that the Amrita organization is not really being run by shrewd and dishonest guys that are using a poor holy woman for their own ends of power and greed? I have found some answers but being new here cannot post the urls. One was Jason's Words. I don't have the url but there was an interesting site with detractions by a guy calling himself borg108 and referring to (something like) celerex who runs an online store. The very negative posts were mean, long-winded and boring. The replies on this page defending Amma were very real and honest. Now, I probably have offended even more people! Thank you for reading this. May the comfort of The Mother wrap around you like a warm blanket on a chilly morning. George