mindfulness/Om tattoo

January 15, 2006

Namah Shivaya,

I have a question about the use of talismans/tatoos to promote

mindfulness of Amma. I am a new child and have become quite

intentional with my time and energy, but frankly I still spend large

chunks of time in a state of forgetfulness. As a reminder, I thought a

small Om tattoo on my forearm would do nicely to help keep me in a

state of readiness and intentional love. What is the view of this

here? I've meditated and think my motive for this is fairly pure, but

I'm not certain if I've judged myself correctly. Also, importantly,

I'm not clear if this sacred Hindu symbol can be worn without the

ill-effects of ostentation, intended or not. I suppose the fact I am

worrying about this says a lot, but I am very interested in the

observations/experiences of others as my opinion about this

strenthens. Amma, so far, has been silent on the matter.

Jai Ma

Caleb

January 15, 2006

Namah Shivayah,

I have a rather large tattoo on the back of my neck that reads "Amma". It is two

hearts

clasped together with a ring and some purple flowers, and beneath the image is

Amma's

name.

I got the tattoo while in the process of removing a tattoo that I got with

anothers name on

it. The relationship ended, and I wanted the tattoo gone...but I decided to

change it

alltogether and have Amma's name instead. It felt strongly that I wanted the

name of my

Guru etched into my skin for the rest of this lifetime, since it is the deepest

and most pure

relationship and heart-soul bond I will ever experience.

While I was having the tattoo done, I remembered that 3 years prior, Amma came

to me in

a dream, and pointed out that I would have her name on the back of my neck in

the future.

I consider my Amma tattoo a devotional act and commitment that I will carry with

me

forever.

I would imagine that the most important thing with something like this is the

intent in

which it is done. Amma knows our hearts.

Jai Ma!

Ananthasree

http://www.ammaschildren.com

Ammachi, "cal_ewing" <cal_ewing> wrote:

>

> Namah Shivaya,

>

> I have a question about the use of talismans/tatoos to promote

> mindfulness of Amma. I am a new child and have become quite

> intentional with my time and energy, but frankly I still spend large

> chunks of time in a state of forgetfulness. As a reminder, I thought a

> small Om tattoo on my forearm would do nicely to help keep me in a

> state of readiness and intentional love. What is the view of this

> here? I've meditated and think my motive for this is fairly pure, but

> I'm not certain if I've judged myself correctly. Also, importantly,

> I'm not clear if this sacred Hindu symbol can be worn without the

> ill-effects of ostentation, intended or not. I suppose the fact I am

> worrying about this says a lot, but I am very interested in the

> observations/experiences of others as my opinion about this

> strenthens. Amma, so far, has been silent on the matter.

>

> Jai Ma

>

> Caleb

>

January 15, 2006

Namaste Caleb,

I’m not sure what others think, nor what Amma has said/thinks on the subject

of tattoos. But one of my next tattoos I am planning on is also an OM

design on the back of my neck/upper back area.

As of right now, I have two tattoos. One of them I am getting redone soon,

to add more detail and elements to it. (It’s currently an Aztec-styled sun,

and I will be adding minor additions to the design, along with my

grandfather’s name above, and my son’s name below. Thereafter, I will get a

moon in the same design-style on my opposite shoulder, with my grandmother’s

and daughter’s names. My grandparents are deceased, and I love them with

all of my heart, and of course the same goes for my children. It’s my way

of memorializing them and a sweet reminder of the loves of my life.)

I’ve mentioned the OM tattoo above, but I also plan on getting a quite large

tattoo taking up most of my back. I’ve not quite finished designing this

one, but it will certainly have a lotus flower, Ma Kali, and other various

elements pertaining to Hinduism. I’ve always loved tattoos, and I enjoy

having reminders of my journeys, growth, and experiences on my skin as

reminders for me.

I wish you well and bid you peace in your journeys. Whatever decision you

choose should feel right in your heart and in your mind. Jai Ma!

¸..• ´¨¨)) -:¦:-

¸.•´ .•´¨¨))

((¸¸.•´ ..•´ -:¦:- ..::Brightest Blessings::..

-:¦:- ((¸¸.•´.¸..•` ..::Bela::..

"Like nectar in the fresh morning flower, let goodness fill you. The heart

that unfolds all its petals spreading the fragrance of goodness is the

choicest offering at the altar of God" - Amma

_____

Ammachi [Ammachi] On Behalf Of

cal_ewing

Sunday, January 15, 2006 4:27 PM

Ammachi