Guest guest Posted May 20, 2006 Report Share Posted May 20, 2006 I am relatively new to Amma's grace, only a couple of years now. One thing I have noticed, both at the ashram in San Ramon and in this chat group, is that experienced devotees seem to have a body of knowledge regarding the 'rules' as they pertain to the things going on surrounding Amma's programs. I know I felt particularly lost the first time I came for darshan. My first Devi Bhava was confusing. I did not know the main hall would be closed, or that there would be a line, or even had a clue as to what would be happening. Perhaps an informational flyer could be distributed to newbies, describing what to expect and how to behave. At the very least these 'rules' should be posted on the website. I looked for them and found only instructions on dress and such. As for sleeping in during Devi Bhava, I did not know it was forbidden. Unfortunately, I was unable to stay for the entire event that time, as I knew I would not be safe driving home afterward. Strange how many are getting down on others for behavior that is normal for the doer, when information regarding expected behavior is not given. Perhaps these people are not ready for the tapas of staying up all night. We must meet people where they are, not where they could be or where we would like them to be. We all walk this path differently, perhaps gentle instruction in advance would eliminate some of these problems later on. We must also remember that not everyone attending a program is a devotee, many are experiencing Amma for the first time, and do not know any better. They are young and do not know the way. Namah Shivaya, Mikki Aum Amriteswarayai Namaha! Terms of Service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2006 Report Share Posted May 20, 2006 on 5/19/06 10:40 PM, Mikki Rhodes-Gloor at lacemkr (AT) sbcglobal (DOT) net wrote: > As for sleeping in during Devi Bhava, I did not know it was forbidden. > Unfortunately, I was unable to stay for the entire event that time, as I > knew I would not be safe driving home afterward. The last few programs I've been to, the doors were closed around 3 or 4am, but then opened again before the "grand finale." Aum Amriteswarayai Namaha! Terms of Service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2006 Report Share Posted May 20, 2006 Sleeping in the hall is allowed, so if you need to sleep, then sleep. We don't want anyone getting into an accident. For those that are ready to not sleep, then please don't sleep. Surya - Mikki Rhodes-Gloor Ammachi Friday, May 19, 2006 8:40 PM "The rules" I am relatively new to Amma's grace, only a couple of years now. One thing I have noticed, both at the ashram in San Ramon and in this chat group, is that experienced devotees seem to have a body of knowledge regarding the 'rules' as they pertain to the things going on surrounding Amma's programs. I know I felt particularly lost the first time I came for darshan. My first Devi Bhava was confusing. I did not know the main hall would be closed, or that there would be a line, or even had a clue as to what would be happening. Perhaps an informational flyer could be distributed to newbies, describing what to expect and how to behave. At the very least these 'rules' should be posted on the website. I looked for them and found only instructions on dress and such. As for sleeping in during Devi Bhava, I did not know it was forbidden. Unfortunately, I was unable to stay for the entire event that time, as I knew I would not be safe driving home afterward. Strange how many are getting down on others for behavior that is normal for the doer, when information regarding expected behavior is not given. Perhaps these people are not ready for the tapas of staying up all night. We must meet people where they are, not where they could be or where we would like them to be. We all walk this path differently, perhaps gentle instruction in advance would eliminate some of these problems later on. We must also remember that not everyone attending a program is a devotee, many are experiencing Amma for the first time, and do not know any better. They are young and do not know the way. Namah Shivaya, Mikki Aum Amriteswarayai Namaha! Mata amritanandamayi a.. Visit your group "Ammachi" on the web. b.. Ammachi c.. Aum Amriteswarayai Namaha! Terms of Service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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