Amma Prayer Book in English

[Guest guest]

Some of you might remember that I posted a wonderful letter from

Michael C. Moore back in November. His mother is so thrilled with

the change that knowing about Amma has made in him that she wants to

learn about Amma. Circle of Love Inside sent her a biography of

Amma, a set of Mukti Herte's original (not a translation) 100 Names

of Amma in English, and a tape of Om Amriteshvaryai namah. Sweta

would like to send her the 108 names in Sanskrit with a tape.

 

Anyway, Michael's mom's interest in prayers inspired me to ask Br.

Dayamrita about putting together a prayerbook in English that would

be accessible to Americans who may find the Indian languages and

culture a barrier at first. He suggested that I put together a

sample of what I meant and give it to Sw. Amritasvarupananda who

could show it to Amma and explain. Then she could give her

blessings and suggestions.

 

So what kinds of prayers would you put in there?

 

I thought of

 

Morning Prayer (Offering My Day to Amma)

Prayers at Mealtime

Offering the food to Amma

Prayer Before Meals

Evening Prayer of Gratitude

Prayer for Healing

Prayer Regarding Work

For a New Job

For Better Relationships with Coworkers

For a Raise

Parent's Prayer for Children

Prayer for a Spouse Who Loves Amma

Prayer for a Happy Family

Children's Prayer for Parents

for Grandparents

for Brothers and Sisters

Prayer before Studies

Prayer before Competition

Prayer When In Danger

Prayer Before Travel

New Home Blessing

Coming of Age Prayers for A Daughter

Daughter's Prayer

Coming of Age Prayers for a Son

Son's Prayer

Parent's Prayers

At Childbirth

At Start of Learning

For Good Spouse

At Marriage

At birth of Grandchild

Men's Prayers

 

 

Women's Prayers

At Childbirth

At Menopause

 

 

Any other ideas? I need suggestions for men's prayers. What's a

common event not mentioned that could have a prayer.

 

Anybody want to write some of these? We could mention relevant

events from Amma's life and/or from Awaken Children in the prayers.

 

Aikya