Namaste!

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Om Namah Shivaya,

 

Hi, Michael,

 

i shall respond to your questions with personal experiences....

 

1. How do I know if Ammachi is to be my guru? I feel the need for

one now in my life, and I do love and resonate with every

word that exits her mouth. Pictures of her can make me well up with

tears. If I choose her as my guru, do I need to tell her so, or

will she know?

 

i asked Amma who is/are my beloved Guru and my beloved Deity. This is

prevalent theme in the Awaken Children books that one knows who there Guru

and beloved Deity is/are. i believe that only an Avatar - such as Amma -

can/could tell me the Truth. It's important to know these answers. Be ready

for the answer...and there is nothing like knowing the answer(s). You can get

to any of her programs about two hours before the start and ask the Seva

people where to go for the question line....they will then let you know how

you may have the opportunity for an interpreter to ask Amma these questions.

 

2. When I see her again, is it possible for me to ask her for a

personal mantra when I approach her for darshan? Does she

speak and understand English?

 

Amma gives out Mantras during Devi Bhava. However, you must ask her if you

can receive a mantra. She may say yes or no. If she says yes, then Seva

people will assist you with the next steps. You will need to speak with her

line monitors and then they will get you in another line to receive the

Mantra.

 

i believe that an Avatar will not expose just how much they understand other

languages...but it was so cute one time when someone took the wrong glasses

from the Darshan line. It was announced over the speakers once or twice. Amma

burst into the most adorable laughter as if she understood what was being

said. An Avatar's conscience is everywhere and in everything...And, you can

hear so many answers to your questions by reading the Awaken Children books

that can be purchased via Amma's website, www.ammachi.com. The books are the

best nourishment that i know besides meditation and bhajans. To me, it's as

if Amma is there with me while reading the books. on this topic of books,

i've heard that it's cool to bow down to the Deity of the book before reading

it. You'll interpret this and find your personal answer.

 

3. Does she respond to personal e-mails and snail mails?

 

i have not sent Amma personal e-mails or snail mails...

 

I look forward to being a member of this list and hearing what you

have to say. In reading through the messages here, I got

a great feeling of community and of Amma's presence here in all of

you. I immediately felt this was a good place for me. Thanks

for letting me share!

 

welcome....Om Namah Shivaya. OneFamily, OneHeart, OneLove. And, Love is our

Family here.

 

janitri