Guest guest Posted April 12, 2003 Report Share Posted April 12, 2003 Hello everyone. I'm new to the list, and to Ammachi. I've been studying Hinduism for a couple of years and have been learning about the major "paths" of Hinduism: Saivite, Vaisnavite, Saktism, etc. In your opinion, does any of this apply to Ammachi? I find that I was drawn to Advaita Vedanta and Saivism, but when I think of Ammachi, all that falls away as unimportant and I feel love well up in side me. I've been guilty of over-intellectualizing things before, and wonder at what point should I put the books away. Perhaps when that love-feeling becomes consistent...? One more question: A few days ago I prayed to Amma's photo asking for guidance on an issue. Within five minutes, the phone rang and I got an answer from Her (in the form of a sign). When I realized She answered my prayer, I began to cry because I never felt like God was listening before. My question is this: Aside from following Her guidance, is there something else I should do to acknowledge my appreciation? I'm going to see her Jyotish reader tomorrow, so perhaps he can help me with this. Thank you, M. Soliz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2003 Report Share Posted April 12, 2003 Namah Shivaya Soliz. First of all, than you for speaking about your reading and your understanding of the Sanathana Dharma. I gather that you are slightly puzzled about things, because they don't seem to exactly "fit in", especially Ammachi - She does not fit in to any concept I know! Amma's preferred and chosen path for her devotees is Bhakti marga, and that closely resembles Vaishnava tradition, BUT they are not the same. Also, having said that about Amma's choice, please do not make the mistake of thinking that Amma is only a bhakti yogini. She is Jnana, Bhakti, Karma, and Raja Yoga, all rolled into one, but she has determined that the Bhakti Yoga path is the easiest for her devotees hence the choice. I personally believe that all Gods are immersed in Her, and she can go into any Bhava (Krishna, Shiva, Rama, Devi, Hanuman etc, even Christ) at will, so it is my belief that all 'ite' traditions are embedded in her. Following Her will not be counter-productive in any sense. This is my firm belief. She will lead you to your natural inclination very effortlessly; such is the genius of our dear Amma. Just for your information, not all her devotees are into Bhakti. She has consciously allowed and blessed some devotees to choose the paths they like, even while they have continued to take Her to be their Guru. Werner is an example that comes to mind. Finally, on the "newbie" thing. We are all newbies till we get there. So, do not be self-conscious or overwhelmed by anything adjective like that. Jai Ma! Ammachi, "MSoliz" <msoliz2000> wrote: > Hello everyone. I'm new to the list, and to Ammachi. I've been > studying Hinduism for a couple of years and have been learning about > the major "paths" of Hinduism: Saivite, Vaisnavite, Saktism, etc. In > your opinion, does any of this apply to Ammachi? > > I find that I was drawn to Advaita Vedanta and Saivism, but when I > think of Ammachi, all that falls away as unimportant and I feel love > well up in side me. I've been guilty of over-intellectualizing > things before, and wonder at what point should I put the books away. > Perhaps when that love-feeling becomes consistent...? > > One more question: A few days ago I prayed to Amma's photo asking for > guidance on an issue. Within five minutes, the phone rang and I got > an answer from Her (in the form of a sign). When I realized She > answered my prayer, I began to cry because I never felt like God was > listening before. My question is this: Aside from following Her > guidance, is there something else I should do to acknowledge my > appreciation? I'm going to see her Jyotish reader tomorrow, so > perhaps he can help me with this. > > Thank you, > M. Soliz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2003 Report Share Posted April 12, 2003 Thank you so much for your response! You have given me lots to think about, and I really appreciate it. I am going to see her in July and look forward to the inner guidance from those two days. Ammachi, "manoj_menon" <manoj_menon> wrote: > Namah Shivaya Soliz. > > First of all, than you for speaking about your reading and your > understanding of the Sanathana Dharma. I gather that you are slightly > puzzled about things, because they don't seem to exactly "fit in", > especially Ammachi - She does not fit in to any concept I know! > > Amma's preferred and chosen path for her devotees is Bhakti marga, > and that closely resembles Vaishnava tradition, BUT they are not the > same. Also, having said that about Amma's choice, please do not make > the mistake of thinking that Amma is only a bhakti yogini. She is > Jnana, Bhakti, Karma, and Raja Yoga, all rolled into one, but she has > determined that the Bhakti Yoga path is the easiest for her devotees > hence the choice. I personally believe that all Gods are immersed in > Her, and she can go into any Bhava (Krishna, Shiva, Rama, Devi, > Hanuman etc, even Christ) at will, so it is my belief that all 'ite' > traditions are embedded in her. > > Following Her will not be counter-productive in any sense. This is my > firm belief. She will lead you to your natural inclination very > effortlessly; such is the genius of our dear Amma. Just for your > information, not all her devotees are into Bhakti. She has > consciously allowed and blessed some devotees to choose the paths > they like, even while they have continued to take Her to be their > Guru. Werner is an example that comes to mind. > > Finally, on the "newbie" thing. We are all newbies till we get there. > So, do not be self-conscious or overwhelmed by anything adjective > like that. > > Jai Ma! > > Ammachi, "MSoliz" <msoliz2000> wrote: > > Hello everyone. I'm new to the list, and to Ammachi. I've been > > studying Hinduism for a couple of years and have been learning > about > > the major "paths" of Hinduism: Saivite, Vaisnavite, Saktism, etc. > In > > your opinion, does any of this apply to Ammachi? > > > > I find that I was drawn to Advaita Vedanta and Saivism, but when I > > think of Ammachi, all that falls away as unimportant and I feel > love > > well up in side me. I've been guilty of over-intellectualizing > > things before, and wonder at what point should I put the books > away. > > Perhaps when that love-feeling becomes consistent...? > > > > One more question: A few days ago I prayed to Amma's photo asking > for > > guidance on an issue. Within five minutes, the phone rang and I > got > > an answer from Her (in the form of a sign). When I realized She > > answered my prayer, I began to cry because I never felt like God > was > > listening before. My question is this: Aside from following Her > > guidance, is there something else I should do to acknowledge my > > appreciation? I'm going to see her Jyotish reader tomorrow, so > > perhaps he can help me with this. > > > > Thank you, > > M. Soliz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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