Guest guest Posted July 12, 2007 Report Share Posted July 12, 2007 I just wanted everyone to know a little about Amma's visit to DC. It was short - two days - but a lot can happen in two days - lives can turn around in a heartbeat, and I have no doubt many did. Amma finished Devi Bhava up around 7 am on Tuesday morning (7/10/07). The biggest news is when they do Archana between 1 and 2 am on a regular night and between 5 and 6 am on a DB night. The Archana consists of the Swamis chanting the 108 Names, the 1008 Names and the Mahishasura Mardini Strothram. It's so awesome, and the when big Swami did it on Devi Bhava morning, his thunderous voice rocked the whole hotel - my bones would vibrate because his low notes (his voice) are huge, deep, and powerful. Also, when being in the presence of Amma for two whole days, the outer world lost its grip on me and my so called worldly problems become so small I forgot about them. I know that might seem like an obvious observation, but it's the first time I felt it so deeply. The balance between Divinity and the world was definitely tipped in the former's favor. The other thing I noticed was the relationship between the amount of grace I received and the amount of seva I performed. I worked the whole time, really, and I was rewarded wih a lot of duties close to Amma. Just being that close to her just changed me. It reminds me of that Jimi Hendrix song - Let Me Stand Next To Your Fire. Just being near the " heat " of Amma for a length of time is an experience that's hard to quantize or describe. There was a new seva called " Gazing Lap " where you sit right next to Amma's left knee and just watch, just observe, just soak it in - that's all you do. I got to do that twice, and I tried to stop thinking and soak up the vibes, as they used to say. It was mesmerizing, to say the least. The way she handles everybody, the way she keeps track of everything, the way she misses nothing, the way the love is always flowing. I tell my friends if someone asked me what would it be like if God took human form, I'd just point to Amma and tell them to just watch her for awhile. I also got to sing a song for Amma - I'm in the local bhajan group, and it was quite moving for me. Anyway, that's my little report. If I think of anything else, I'll pass it along. Om Namah Shivaya! -Achyut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2007 Report Share Posted July 12, 2007 > > Amma finished Devi Bhava up around 7 am on Tuesday > morning (7/10/07). Wow!! that's really early in Toronto we expect the devi bhava to wrap up well after 9 am.. in 2004 they didn't get to the Amma Amma Taye flower toss until almost noon! > > I also got to sing a song for Amma - I'm in the > local bhajan group, and it was quite moving > for me. > Which bhajan did you sing? I'm practicing " Mere vich ram " for Amma's Toronto program.. Toronto satsang group's got quite a few bhajans locked and loaded, including a couple of original compositions in French and Punjabi. Thanks for sharing. I haven't been to Washington,DC since a 8th grade field trip, during the Nixon administration! Keval ______________________________\ ____ Need a vacation? Get great deals to amazing places on Travel. http://travel./ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2007 Report Share Posted July 12, 2007 Keval, I sang the English version of Amritanandamayi Jai Jai (words at bottom of this message). I like that your group has original compositions. I was under the impression that original stuff wasn't allowed in bhajan groups, although individuals could ask Amma if they could sing their own songs for Her. At least that's what our coordinater tells us. Maybe it's a matter of interpretation. Don't forget to give Santosh (sound guy) some blank cd's so he can record your group when you all sing. DB in DC was on a Monday night and attendance was about what we expected. On Sunday morning, the crowd far exceeded our expectations - we were swamped! People showed up in droves, and we scrambled to accommodate such a large crowd. But it all worked out, with Amma's grace. That's it. If I think of anything more, I'll pass it on. Achyut ********************** Amritanandamayi, Holy Mother, Savior, Guru Divine, She is the river of grace carrying us all to the ocean of Love. 1) Radiantly clothed in all white She illumines the world with her Light In her beauty lives perfection In Her heart only Truth 2) Melting each heart with her smile Gently showing that all are but one Goddess Shakti, ever blissful How divine her grace 3) Blessing the many that come. She is taking their pain as Her own, Guiding every soul to freedom in Her sweet embrace 4) Pure is the joy that She gives In Her wisdom Supreme and Divine She reveals the goal of life To those who look within. Ammachi , Mike Brooker <patria1818 wrote: > > > > > Amma finished Devi Bhava up around 7 am on Tuesday > > morning (7/10/07). > > Wow!! that's really early in Toronto we expect the > devi bhava to wrap up well after 9 am.. in 2004 they > didn't get to the Amma Amma Taye flower toss until > almost noon! > > > > > I also got to sing a song for Amma - I'm in the > > local bhajan group, and it was quite moving > > for me. > > > > Which bhajan did you sing? I'm practicing " Mere vich > ram " for Amma's Toronto program.. Toronto satsang > group's got quite a few bhajans locked and loaded, > including a couple of original compositions in French > and Punjabi. > > Thanks for sharing. I haven't been to Washington,DC > since a 8th grade field trip, during the Nixon > administration! > > Keval > > > > ______________________________\ ____ > Need a vacation? Get great deals > to amazing places on Travel. > http://travel./ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 15, 2007 Report Share Posted July 15, 2007 Achyut that was a beautiful Amma story. Thanks so much for sharing your experiences. Believe, there is grace in your being able to tell the story and grace that your awareness was such that you can see things differently. Om Namashivaya - In Amma's service, Supriti Omenka Nnadi Ready for the edge of your seat? Check out tonight's top picks on TV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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