Guest guest Posted December 26, 2001 Report Share Posted December 26, 2001 Amma leaves the Bay Area in November: It was 4:00 in the afternoon when Amma reached the airport in time to board Her flight back to India. We, Her children who had gathered at the airport to bid adieu to our beloved Amma crowded around Her like bees around honey. Amma found a seat in a corner of the airport close to the check-in counter and sat down, ready to give darshan- a line of assistants appeared miraculously at Her feet as they passed into Her hands nuts and banana chips to give as prasaad; looking at Her you would hardly believe that She had been giving darshan all night long and well into the wee hours of the morning. Amma's knowing glance fell and paused on each face trying hard to hold back our tears of sorrow at the parting. As she gave each one a lingering hug, many broke down in Her arms. Meanwhile the woman officer at the check-in counter was getting impatient with this Indian lady who had not checked in yet. Watching her casting repeated looks in our direction, we assumed that a combination of the heightened security regulations at the airport and our distinct difference in appearance from the regular crowd of holiday travelers, not to mention our emotionally charged reactions to Amma might have triggered a negative attitude in her. She half-quizzically watched the "family send off," but when a Swami requested that the check-in be waived for Amma "as she had many people to see," the officer shook her head and demanded that Amma come up personally to receive Her boarding pass. Finally Amma left our midst when she was called repeatedly to check-in. For Her children it is hard to imagine Amma having to go through the various airport security checks, but even as we grow impatient with the security personnel for their seemingly unfeeling attitudes, we witness how calmly and humbly Amma subjects Herself to the scrutiny. Amma was asked many security questions which she personally answered - She seemed to understand the officer perfectly without the aid of any translation to Her native language of Malayalam. The check finally over, a request was made for the boarding pass. To our chagrin, the officer refused to give it to Her ! " Not unless," she said "You give me also a hug first! ", which request, needless to say, Amma was most enthusiastically willing to oblige. Strange indeed are Amma's leelas- Her divine play. It was a heartwarming sight to see the formally dressed official melt like a small child into our beloved Mother's warm arms. It reminded us of Amma's frequent words," We are all links in the chain of life. No one is an isolated entity." We all watched the scene from a distance and felt the connection with the whole world in the embrace of our Divine Mother's Love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 26, 2001 Report Share Posted December 26, 2001 I loved that story - thanks so much for sharing it! Having just come home from a trip to Chicago, I could really imagine what Amma went through with the security - and how precious it must have been to see one of those officers receive her Divine love! Blessings, Achintya - adarl52357 amma-l ; Ammachi Wednesday, December 26, 2001 2:25 PM airport story from MA center newsletter Amma leaves the Bay Area in November: It was 4:00 in the afternoon when Amma reached the airport in time to board Her flight back to India. We, Her children who had gathered at the airport to bid adieu to our beloved Amma crowded around Her like bees around honey. Amma found a seat in a corner of the airport close to the check-in counter and sat down, ready to give darshan- a line of assistants appeared miraculously at Her feet as they passed into Her hands nuts and banana chips to give as prasaad; looking at Her you would hardly believe that She had been giving darshan all night long and well into the wee hours of the morning. Amma's knowing glance fell and paused on each face trying hard to hold back our tears of sorrow at the parting. As she gave each one a lingering hug, many broke down in Her arms. Meanwhile the woman officer at the check-in counter was getting impatient with this Indian lady who had not checked in yet. Watching her casting repeated looks in our direction, we assumed that a combination of the heightened security regulations at the airport and our distinct difference in appearance from the regular crowd of holiday travelers, not to mention our emotionally charged reactions to Amma might have triggered a negative attitude in her. She half-quizzically watched the "family send off," but when a Swami requested that the check-in be waived for Amma "as she had many people to see," the officer shook her head and demanded that Amma come up personally to receive Her boarding pass. Finally Amma left our midst when she was called repeatedly to check-in. For Her children it is hard to imagine Amma having to go through the various airport security checks, but even as we grow impatient with the security personnel for their seemingly unfeeling attitudes, we witness how calmly and humbly Amma subjects Herself to the scrutiny. Amma was asked many security questions which she personally answered - She seemed to understand the officer perfectly without the aid of any translation to Her native language of Malayalam. The check finally over, a request was made for the boarding pass. To our chagrin, the officer refused to give it to Her ! " Not unless," she said "You give me also a hug first! ", which request, needless to say, Amma was most enthusiastically willing to oblige. Strange indeed are Amma's leelas- Her divine play. It was a heartwarming sight to see the formally dressed official melt like a small child into our beloved Mother's warm arms. It reminded us of Amma's frequent words," We are all links in the chain of life. No one is an isolated entity." We all watched the scene from a distance and felt the connection with the whole world in the embrace of our Divine Mother's Love. Sponsor Aum Amriteswarayai Namaha! Ammachi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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