LOVE-SERVE-AWAKEN

[Guest guest]

namaste all children of amma,

please read with open hearts and forgive this child of any

inappropriate words.

 

My 2 cents is that this( LOVE-SERVE-AWAKEN ) is what Amma teaches the

most.

 

Of course there are many, many subsidiary things one can do which we

call SPIRITUAL PRACTICES and Amma supports all. But, She cautions

that whatever we do, if it is done with the right attitude( LOVE-

COMPASSION-HUMILITY-GRATITUDE ) it will be fruitful. Otherwise, even

meditating your whole lifetime will not bear the fruit of Awakening.

 

LOVE God, SERVE the Poor, AWAKEN to your true Nature is Amma's

message loud and clear from all Her actions.

 

Amma also has said that one who can do everything without any

selfishness, does not have to do any special spiritual practices or

go anywhere in search of God, because God will come to that person.

This is just emphasizing the importance of UNSELFISHNESS.

 

Here is a true story which is a beautiful example of this approach:

 

Peace Pilgrim, without any study of religion or access to any

spiritual teachers, was guided from childhood by the Golden Rule

which she heard in a history class and it resonated deeply within

her. It was also clear to her from childhood that it was never right

to kill.

 

She did get married, got a job and tried the standard lifestyle. But,

when her husband joined the military, there was a divorce. Then she

walked and prayed all night until the feeling of surrender came. She

prayed to be an instrument in God's Hands.

 

So, her life of service started. She worked just enough to provide

for the basic necessities( one room bedroom, food and some

clothes ). The rest of the time she was serving the needy. She did

not have any goal of awakening, but in fifteen years it came.

 

Then started her pilgrimage( about 28 years if I remember

correctly ). She walked until given shelter, fasted until offered

food without ever asking. The only clothes she had was what she was

wearing ~ a simple blue tunic. She walked in the north during summer

and south during winter.

 

She did not accept any money. When someone offered her a bunch of

stamps, she said "I only need two for these two letters." How's that

for living in the moment.

 

Peace Pilgrim looked at all problems not as problems but

opportunities for growth. And anyone expressing any negativity( or

even violence ) toward her she felt the deepest sympathy for their

inner emotional wounds.

 

There never was an organization, but some friends compiled her

speeches at colleges, churches, etc into a book. Also, some videos

and audios were made and kept by friends. These were and still are

available at no charge for those who ask and cannot afford a donation.

 

In my view, Peace Pilgrim was one of the greatest awakened(

enlightened ) saints in America clearly illustrating that Amma's

teaching( our duty to God is to serve the poor ) are right on and

that Temba is on the right path by the Grace of Mata Amritanandamayi

Devi.

 

I cannot do what Temba is doing but I can be inspired by what Amma is

doing through him just as I am inspired by all the little things(

which is more my style ) that many of you do.

 

Hope this was useful for all lovers of peace, simplicity and

unselfishness.

My intention here is not to glorify Peace Pilgrim or anyone else, but

to show that what Amma is teaching us is SO SIMPLE, if we let it be

so.

 

Thank you Amma.

 

Amma's Blessings,

amarnath

may all beings everywhere be peaceful, happy and so simple !