Guest guest Posted March 10, 2004 Report Share Posted March 10, 2004 Amma mesmerises Amdavadis TIMES NEWS NETWORK[ THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 2004 03:56:26 AM ] AHMEDABAD: A huge crowd gathered at the Gujarat Law Society ground to have a ‘darshan’ of the “hugging sanyasin” Mata Amritanandmayi Devi, popularly called Amma, here on Wednesday. The crowd grew ecstatic as Amma entered, walking on a red carpet, with her famous smile and arms stretched. The programme began with distribution of cheques to 12 destitute women on behalf of the Mata Amritanandmayi Math. Chief Minister Narendra Modi, who was also present, touched Amma’s feet and she gave him a hug. Seated on the stage, with a constant smile on her face, Amma then delivered the much-awaited speech, in Malayalam. “Love is the essence of all religions and hatred is behind wars and terrorism,” said Amma. “She believes that just by a simple gesture of hugging, one can reduce the pain of others,” said Dhyan Amrit, one of the followers. This was followed by ‘bhajans’ and Amma’s ‘darshan’. Amma is famous for her ‘aalingan’ which she promises to each one present at the venue. >From the Times of India. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/553263.cms What is "aalingan" (last paragraph of article)? Gujarati for hug? Keval Search - Find what you’re looking for faster http://search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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