Guest guest Posted July 3, 2006 Report Share Posted July 3, 2006 Ammachi, Mike Brooker <patria1818 wrote: >I will be in Oakbook Il. on the fifth.. What type of clothing should I wear ? Are hats ok, how about shorts ? Please inform... > > > PLEASE PEOPLE, use the blue 'REPLY TO SENDER" to > > reply that is at the end of each post, each message > > - it puts the subject line and doesn't copy the > > message forward each time you reply. Save > > RESOURCES. > > Thanks for the reminder, again, encore une fois.. > don't know how many times I've had to say it.. PLEASE > trim all excess text and previously quoted messages! > Having to download and scroll through a long string of > rehashed message text full of >>'s, only for a > two-line reply is a real bandwidth-sucking drag, > particularly for those unfortunate enough to have > dial-up connections or limited online time at public > libraries, internet cafes and the like! > > > > > > Temba I thought you were in calif. are you coming > > to Chicago program? > > Temba lives in the Chicago area, no? presume so, > from the 773 area code in his phone no. > > > > > I am off to Chicago tomorrow, and then Iowa, may > > be able to check in from hotel...I will take the > > prayer list for Amma to bless again... > > > > I am off to Chicago tomorrow too!! GO WHITE SOX!! GO > AMMA!! > > > Keval > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 3, 2006 Report Share Posted July 3, 2006 There's no dress code but most people dress modestly. A lot of old timers and people volunteering wear white but visitors wear whatever they wear. You'll see lots of people in Indian dress, whether they are Indian or not. You will also see folks in whatever the usual clothing is. When you go to get Amma's hug, you are asked to wipe your face with a tissue and to remove anything that could poke Amma such as eyeglasses, hats, hair ornaments. You leave these items along with wallet or whatever with one of the volunteers until after your hug. The face wiping etc. might be more important to women who are visiting. Facial makeup will be wiped off so it does not wind up on amma's white. A hairdo that requires a clip will be changed for the hug when the clip is removed. Enjoy your visit with Amma. Aikya Ammachi, "Tony" <ammastony wrote: > > Ammachi, Mike Brooker <patria1818@> wrote: > >I will be in Oakbook Il. on the fifth.. > > What type of clothing should I wear ? Are hats ok, how about shorts ? > > Please inform... > > > > > PLEASE PEOPLE, use the blue 'REPLY TO SENDER" to > > > reply that is at the end of each post, each message > > > - it puts the subject line and doesn't copy the > > > message forward each time you reply. Save > > > RESOURCES. > > > > Thanks for the reminder, again, encore une fois.. > > don't know how many times I've had to say it.. PLEASE > > trim all excess text and previously quoted messages! > > Having to download and scroll through a long string of > > rehashed message text full of >>'s, only for a > > two-line reply is a real bandwidth-sucking drag, > > particularly for those unfortunate enough to have > > dial-up connections or limited online time at public > > libraries, internet cafes and the like! > > > > > > > > > > Temba I thought you were in calif. are you coming > > > to Chicago program? > > > > Temba lives in the Chicago area, no? presume so, > > from the 773 area code in his phone no. > > > > > > > > I am off to Chicago tomorrow, and then Iowa, may > > > be able to check in from hotel...I will take the > > > prayer list for Amma to bless again... > > > > > > > I am off to Chicago tomorrow too!! GO WHITE SOX!! GO > > AMMA!! > > > > > > Keval > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 3, 2006 Report Share Posted July 3, 2006 Om Namashivaya, If you go to the website http://www.ammadc.org/washDC2006.asp, there is a link to "Frequently Asked Questions" In that link, there is the following question and answer 12.What is the appropriate dress around Amma? Ladies: Out of respect, it is customary in Mother's tradition for the devotees to dress modestly. We humbly ask ladies to cover their shoulders and to wear dresses or skirts below the knees. Please do not wear see-through dresses or tight clothing that reveal the shape of the body. Gentlemen: No shorts please! I don't know how "official" this is, but this is the best I can do. I guess hats are ok, but shorts aren't Namashivaya Nirmala Ammachi, "Tony" <ammastony wrote: > > Ammachi, Mike Brooker <patria1818@> wrote: > >I will be in Oakbook Il. on the fifth.. > > What type of clothing should I wear ? Are hats ok, how about shorts ? > > Please inform... > > > > > PLEASE PEOPLE, use the blue 'REPLY TO SENDER" to > > > reply that is at the end of each post, each message > > > - it puts the subject line and doesn't copy the > > > message forward each time you reply. Save > > > RESOURCES. > > > > Thanks for the reminder, again, encore une fois.. > > don't know how many times I've had to say it.. PLEASE > > trim all excess text and previously quoted messages! > > Having to download and scroll through a long string of > > rehashed message text full of >>'s, only for a > > two-line reply is a real bandwidth-sucking drag, > > particularly for those unfortunate enough to have > > dial-up connections or limited online time at public > > libraries, internet cafes and the like! > > > > > > > > > > Temba I thought you were in calif. are you coming > > > to Chicago program? > > > > Temba lives in the Chicago area, no? presume so, > > from the 773 area code in his phone no. > > > > > > > > I am off to Chicago tomorrow, and then Iowa, may > > > be able to check in from hotel...I will take the > > > prayer list for Amma to bless again... > > > > > > > I am off to Chicago tomorrow too!! GO WHITE SOX!! GO > > AMMA!! > > > > > > Keval > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 4, 2006 Report Share Posted July 4, 2006 Thanks for all the answers to my question. Should I arrive early to the program ? Again I am a first timer and very excited... ammastony Aikya Param <aikya > wrote: There's no dress code but most people dress modestly. A lot of old timers and people volunteering wear white but visitors wear whatever they wear. You'll see lots of people in Indian dress, whether they are Indian or not. You will also see folks in whatever the usual clothing is. When you go to get Amma's hug, you are asked to wipe your face with a tissue and to remove anything that could poke Amma such as eyeglasses, hats, hair ornaments. You leave these items along with wallet or whatever with one of the volunteers until after your hug. The face wiping etc. might be more important to women who are visiting. Facial makeup will be wiped off so it does not wind up on amma's white. A hairdo that requires a clip will be changed for the hug when the clip is removed. Enjoy your visit with Amma. Aikya Ammachi, "Tony" <ammastony wrote: > > Ammachi, Mike Brooker <patria1818@> wrote: > >I will be in Oakbook Il. on the fifth.. > > What type of clothing should I wear ? Are hats ok, how about shorts ? > > Please inform... > > > > > PLEASE PEOPLE, use the blue 'REPLY TO SENDER" to > > > reply that is at the end of each post, each message > > > - it puts the subject line and doesn't copy the > > > message forward each time you reply. Save > > > RESOURCES. > > > > Thanks for the reminder, again, encore une fois.. > > don't know how many times I've had to say it.. PLEASE > > trim all excess text and previously quoted messages! > > Having to download and scroll through a long string of > > rehashed message text full of >>'s, only for a > > two-line reply is a real bandwidth-sucking drag, > > particularly for those unfortunate enough to have > > dial-up connections or limited online time at public > > libraries, internet cafes and the like! > > > > > > > > > > Temba I thought you were in calif. are you coming > > > to Chicago program? > > > > Temba lives in the Chicago area, no? presume so, > > from the 773 area code in his phone no. > > > > > > > > I am off to Chicago tomorrow, and then Iowa, may > > > be able to check in from hotel...I will take the > > > prayer list for Amma to bless again... > > > > > > > I am off to Chicago tomorrow too!! GO WHITE SOX!! GO > > AMMA!! > > > > > > Keval > > > > > > > > > > > > > Next-gen email? Have it all with the all-new Mail Beta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 4, 2006 Report Share Posted July 4, 2006 on 7/3/06 8:09 PM, Tony at ammastony wrote: > Thanks for all the answers to my question. Should I arrive early to the > program ? > > Again I am a first timer and very excited... > If you get there early, you can stand near where Amma comes in, and you¹ll see the pada puja, which is very nice. May even get an extra hug or touch from Amma. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 4, 2006 Report Share Posted July 4, 2006 (about arriving early to the program) Pada puja is exquisite! One of the most fulfilling moments of my life (besides receiving mantra initiation and a name from Amma) was watching devotees perform pada puja on stage at the end of darshan at Amritapuri.....the depth of love She expresses when Her devotees are worshipping Her in this way breaks my heart wide open. For me, nothing evokes the bliss of devotion more than watching Amma's facial expression (eyes and smile) during these moments! Jai Ma! Nischala D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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