Guest guest Posted August 15, 2005 Report Share Posted August 15, 2005 I found this story to be so cute and hysterical. XD I love it. Jai ma! -Katie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 15, 2005 Report Share Posted August 15, 2005 Which program was this? I think this boy was in Boston. on 8/15/05 9:05 PM, ckeniley2003 at ckeniley2003 wrote: > This year we had the joy of watching the antics of the boy who > Amma calls the little chocolate thief. We were waiting for Amma > to arrive at the hotel she was staying at during the program when > sure enough, there came the little chocolate thief to wait with us. > He always seemed to be in the center of the action. > > "Its all Amma's grace, It's all Amma's grace", he repeated sagely. > We had to agree. He then began to hand us all flower petals. > "throw these at Amma's feet before she comes" , he instructed > us as he handed us the petals. Then he began to organize the > people at the door. "Stand back and make room for Amma." We > were laughing so hard by now, that we couldn't help ourselves. > This pint size Swami was organizing the show. > > He continued with his deeply wise comments . "I steal > chocolates from Amma's tray ", he admited without a trace of > guilt. "I go for darshans for the chocolates." he continued. " well, > 60% for the chocolates. and 40% for the hugs."he stopped > speaking for a pregnant pause. " But that is very special > chocolate!" He knew the value of imbibing the Amma's prasad, > even at this tender age. > > The drama continued. Amma arrived at the hotel and proceded > to the elevator. the chocolate thief knew the value of these > impromptu darshans, so he squeezed his way into the elevator > with her. I waited outside, being too bashful. As I watched the > doors of the elevators close, Amma looked at me and twirled her > hand, as if to say hey you shold have come in. Boom, doors > shut. And Amma is gone. > > But, Manjunat was on the elevator trip and related to me the > following story about what happened. Manjunat told Amma that > the chocolate thief had organized all the details of her arrival, > and had done a great job. Amma smiled and patted the boy. > Next Manujunat told Amma all about the thief's confessions > about stealing chocolates and going for hugs only for the > chocolates. Amma doubled over in laughter. > > They arrived at the 6th floor and Amma's stop. Amma and the > boy continued down the hall. When they reached Amma's suite > the boy looked longingly into the room before the door shut. > Amma gave him a handful of rice, which he immediately held to > his heart and closing his eyes. > > Manjunat continued to relate what happened next. As everyone > left the boy stood by the door. "That's it", he said."I will not move > from this spot until Amma teaches me meditation!" he stomped > his foot on the ground and sat down. > > Manjunat watched this drama, astonished at the intelligence and > devotion of this young man. the thief continued., "please tell my > parents that I will not be coming to dinner. I will be up here > waiting for instruction. My parents are in room 401." If you don't > find them there they will be in the dining hall" Manjunat felt > compelled to comply with these instructions. Finally, the thief > cautioned Manjunat, "Be careful" > > So Manjunat proceeded to follow the commands of the small > swami. Interestingly, just as Manjunat arrived in the dining hall > he was called over to calm down an excited devotee who was > losing his temper over getting a small salad portion. Manjunat > was in for more than he realized as this man lost his temper and > created a scene, which became somewhat difficult to handle. So > the thief's advice was strangely prescient. > > Was it any suprise that later in the evening I saw The chocolate > thief seated up on the stage next to Amma before the talk and > bhajans. Amma was regal in the white sari and her choclate > brown skin reminded me of all those pictures one sees in India > of the dark Krishna. Amma had her knee gently touching the > boy's as he sat, back straight in the meditative posture. Amma > gently positioned his hands in the proper position, as she > became his personal meditation instructor. And there was the > small nine year old boy, quivering as he struggled to maintain > the posture so very difficult for his young body, but his spirit was > undampened. > > This drama was so touching that my eyes moisten recollecting > it. All I could think was "so, so beautiful. These scenes are so > beautiful." > > > > > > Aum Amriteswarayai Namaha! > Links > > > > > > > -- Rick Archer SearchSummit 1108 South B Street Fairfield, IA 52556 Phone: 641-472-9336 Fax: 815-572-5842 http://searchsummit.com rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 15, 2005 Report Share Posted August 15, 2005 > Which program was this? I think this boy was in Boston. This was the boston program and retreat > on 8/15/05 9:05 PM, ckeniley2003 at ckeniley2003 wrote: > > > This year we had the joy of watching the antics of the boy who > > Amma calls the little chocolate thief. We were waiting for Amma > > to arrive at the hotel she was staying at during the program when > > sure enough, there came the little chocolate thief to wait with us. > > He always seemed to be in the center of the action. > > > > "Its all Amma's grace, It's all Amma's grace", he repeated sagely. > > We had to agree. He then began to hand us all flower petals. > > "throw these at Amma's feet before she comes" , he instructed > > us as he handed us the petals. Then he began to organize the > > people at the door. "Stand back and make room for Amma." We > > were laughing so hard by now, that we couldn't help ourselves. > > This pint size Swami was organizing the show. > > > > He continued with his deeply wise comments . "I steal > > chocolates from Amma's tray ", he admited without a trace of > > guilt. "I go for darshans for the chocolates." he continued. " well, > > 60% for the chocolates. and 40% for the hugs."he stopped > > speaking for a pregnant pause. " But that is very special > > chocolate!" He knew the value of imbibing the Amma's prasad, > > even at this tender age. > > > > The drama continued. Amma arrived at the hotel and proceded > > to the elevator. the chocolate thief knew the value of these > > impromptu darshans, so he squeezed his way into the elevator > > with her. I waited outside, being too bashful. As I watched the > > doors of the elevators close, Amma looked at me and twirled her > > hand, as if to say hey you shold have come in. Boom, doors > > shut. And Amma is gone. > > > > But, Manjunat was on the elevator trip and related to me the > > following story about what happened. Manjunat told Amma that > > the chocolate thief had organized all the details of her arrival, > > and had done a great job. Amma smiled and patted the boy. > > Next Manujunat told Amma all about the thief's confessions > > about stealing chocolates and going for hugs only for the > > chocolates. Amma doubled over in laughter. > > > > They arrived at the 6th floor and Amma's stop. Amma and the > > boy continued down the hall. When they reached Amma's suite > > the boy looked longingly into the room before the door shut. > > Amma gave him a handful of rice, which he immediately held to > > his heart and closing his eyes. > > > > Manjunat continued to relate what happened next. As everyone > > left the boy stood by the door. "That's it", he said."I will not move > > from this spot until Amma teaches me meditation!" he stomped > > his foot on the ground and sat down. > > > > Manjunat watched this drama, astonished at the intelligence and > > devotion of this young man. the thief continued., "please tell my > > parents that I will not be coming to dinner. I will be up here > > waiting for instruction. My parents are in room 401." If you don't > > find them there they will be in the dining hall" Manjunat felt > > compelled to comply with these instructions. Finally, the thief > > cautioned Manjunat, "Be careful" > > > > So Manjunat proceeded to follow the commands of the small > > swami. Interestingly, just as Manjunat arrived in the dining hall > > he was called over to calm down an excited devotee who was > > losing his temper over getting a small salad portion. Manjunat > > was in for more than he realized as this man lost his temper and > > created a scene, which became somewhat difficult to handle. So > > the thief's advice was strangely prescient. > > > > Was it any suprise that later in the evening I saw The chocolate > > thief seated up on the stage next to Amma before the talk and > > bhajans. Amma was regal in the white sari and her choclate > > brown skin reminded me of all those pictures one sees in India > > of the dark Krishna. Amma had her knee gently touching the > > boy's as he sat, back straight in the meditative posture. Amma > > gently positioned his hands in the proper position, as she > > became his personal meditation instructor. And there was the > > small nine year old boy, quivering as he struggled to maintain > > the posture so very difficult for his young body, but his spirit was > > undampened. > > > > This drama was so touching that my eyes moisten recollecting > > it. All I could think was "so, so beautiful. These scenes are so > > beautiful." > > > > > > > > > > > > Aum Amriteswarayai Namaha! > > Links > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > Rick Archer > SearchSummit > 1108 South B Street > Fairfield, IA 52556 > Phone: 641-472-9336 > Fax: 815-572-5842 > > http://searchsummit.com > rick@s... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 15, 2005 Report Share Posted August 15, 2005 My wife just corrected me on the story. She thinks that the thief is 6 or 7 years old. anyway, he is precocious. Ammachi, Rick Archer <rick@s...> wrote: > Which program was this? I think this boy was in Boston. > > > on 8/15/05 9:05 PM, ckeniley2003 at ckeniley2003 wrote: > > > This year we had the joy of watching the antics of the boy who > > Amma calls the little chocolate thief. We were waiting for Amma > > to arrive at the hotel she was staying at during the program when > > sure enough, there came the little chocolate thief to wait with us. > > He always seemed to be in the center of the action. > > > > "Its all Amma's grace, It's all Amma's grace", he repeated sagely. > > We had to agree. He then began to hand us all flower petals. > > "throw these at Amma's feet before she comes" , he instructed > > us as he handed us the petals. Then he began to organize the > > people at the door. "Stand back and make room for Amma." We > > were laughing so hard by now, that we couldn't help ourselves. > > This pint size Swami was organizing the show. > > > > He continued with his deeply wise comments . "I steal > > chocolates from Amma's tray ", he admited without a trace of > > guilt. "I go for darshans for the chocolates." he continued. " well, > > 60% for the chocolates. and 40% for the hugs."he stopped > > speaking for a pregnant pause. " But that is very special > > chocolate!" He knew the value of imbibing the Amma's prasad, > > even at this tender age. > > > > The drama continued. Amma arrived at the hotel and proceded > > to the elevator. the chocolate thief knew the value of these > > impromptu darshans, so he squeezed his way into the elevator > > with her. I waited outside, being too bashful. As I watched the > > doors of the elevators close, Amma looked at me and twirled her > > hand, as if to say hey you shold have come in. Boom, doors > > shut. And Amma is gone. > > > > But, Manjunat was on the elevator trip and related to me the > > following story about what happened. Manjunat told Amma that > > the chocolate thief had organized all the details of her arrival, > > and had done a great job. Amma smiled and patted the boy. > > Next Manujunat told Amma all about the thief's confessions > > about stealing chocolates and going for hugs only for the > > chocolates. Amma doubled over in laughter. > > > > They arrived at the 6th floor and Amma's stop. Amma and the > > boy continued down the hall. When they reached Amma's suite > > the boy looked longingly into the room before the door shut. > > Amma gave him a handful of rice, which he immediately held to > > his heart and closing his eyes. > > > > Manjunat continued to relate what happened next. As everyone > > left the boy stood by the door. "That's it", he said."I will not move > > from this spot until Amma teaches me meditation!" he stomped > > his foot on the ground and sat down. > > > > Manjunat watched this drama, astonished at the intelligence and > > devotion of this young man. the thief continued., "please tell my > > parents that I will not be coming to dinner. I will be up here > > waiting for instruction. My parents are in room 401." If you don't > > find them there they will be in the dining hall" Manjunat felt > > compelled to comply with these instructions. Finally, the thief > > cautioned Manjunat, "Be careful" > > > > So Manjunat proceeded to follow the commands of the small > > swami. Interestingly, just as Manjunat arrived in the dining hall > > he was called over to calm down an excited devotee who was > > losing his temper over getting a small salad portion. Manjunat > > was in for more than he realized as this man lost his temper and > > created a scene, which became somewhat difficult to handle. So > > the thief's advice was strangely prescient. > > > > Was it any suprise that later in the evening I saw The chocolate > > thief seated up on the stage next to Amma before the talk and > > bhajans. Amma was regal in the white sari and her choclate > > brown skin reminded me of all those pictures one sees in India > > of the dark Krishna. Amma had her knee gently touching the > > boy's as he sat, back straight in the meditative posture. Amma > > gently positioned his hands in the proper position, as she > > became his personal meditation instructor. And there was the > > small nine year old boy, quivering as he struggled to maintain > > the posture so very difficult for his young body, but his spirit was > > undampened. > > > > This drama was so touching that my eyes moisten recollecting > > it. All I could think was "so, so beautiful. These scenes are so > > beautiful." > > > > > > > > > > > > Aum Amriteswarayai Namaha! > > Links > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > Rick Archer > SearchSummit > 1108 South B Street > Fairfield, IA 52556 > Phone: 641-472-9336 > Fax: 815-572-5842 > > http://searchsummit.com > rick@s... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 15, 2005 Report Share Posted August 15, 2005 on 8/15/05 10:00 PM, ckeniley2003 at ckeniley2003 wrote: >> Which program was this? I think this boy was in Boston. > > This was the boston program and retreat He's 7. A story was posted earlier in the summer about how he told Amma he had three questions, said he wanted to be her disciple, etc. Remember that one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 15, 2005 Report Share Posted August 15, 2005 Ammachi, Rick Archer <rick@s...> wrote: > on 8/15/05 10:00 PM, ckeniley2003 at ckeniley2003 wrote: > > >> Which program was this? I think this boy was in Boston. > > > > This was the boston program and retreat > > He's 7. A story was posted earlier in the summer about how he told Amma he > had three questions, said he wanted to be her disciple, etc. Remember that > one? Yes! He speaks fluent Malayalam (sp?) I have another interesting story involving this mysterious boy. Should I tell it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 15, 2005 Report Share Posted August 15, 2005 on 8/15/05 10:30 PM, ckeniley2003 at ckeniley2003 wrote: > Ammachi, Rick Archer <rick@s...> wrote: >> on 8/15/05 10:00 PM, ckeniley2003 at ckeniley2003 wrote: >> >>>> Which program was this? I think this boy was in Boston. >>> >>> This was the boston program and retreat >> >> He's 7. A story was posted earlier in the summer about how he told > Amma he >> had three questions, said he wanted to be her disciple, etc. > Remember that >> one? > > Yes! He speaks fluent Malayalam (sp?) I have another interesting story > involving this mysterious boy. Should I tell it? Sure. He and his parents were behind Amma's couch a lot, talking with Amma and swamis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 15, 2005 Report Share Posted August 15, 2005 Ammachi, Rick Archer <rick@s...> wrote: "He's 7. A story was posted earlier in the summer about how he told Amma he had three questions, said he wanted to be her disciple, etc. Remember that one?" Jai Maa, Rick! This is the same boy???!!!! Wow! i have goose bumps! i remember the earlier story about that boy very well, as it really made an impression on me! When i heard the story a little while ago, about this little Chocolate thief, it immediately brought to mind the little boy who "wanted to be Her disciple and go to live at the Ashram!" i remember him sitting next to Her that time also. i remember about his fasting, etc. i really am wondering even more now about just who this little "precocious" 7 going on 7 thousand year old boy is! Very interesting! Aum Amriteshwaryai Namaha! muktimaa > on 8/15/05 10:00 PM, ckeniley2003 at ckeniley2003 wrote: > > >> Which program was this? I think this boy was in Boston. > > > > This was the boston program and retreat > > He's 7. A story was posted earlier in the summer about how he told Amma he > had three questions, said he wanted to be her disciple, etc. Remember that > one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 15, 2005 Report Share Posted August 15, 2005 Ammachi, Rick Archer <rick@s...> wrote: > on 8/15/05 10:30 PM, ckeniley2003 at ckeniley2003 wrote: > > > Ammachi, Rick Archer <rick@s...> wrote: > >> on 8/15/05 10:00 PM, ckeniley2003 at ckeniley2003 wrote: > >> > >>>> Which program was this? I think this boy was in Boston. > >>> > >>> This was the boston program and retreat > >> > >> He's 7. A story was posted earlier in the summer about how he told > > Amma he > >> had three questions, said he wanted to be her disciple, etc. > > Remember that > >> one? > > > > Yes! He speaks fluent Malayalam (sp?) I have another interesting story > > involving this mysterious boy. Should I tell it? > > Sure. He and his parents were behind Amma's couch a lot, talking with Amma > and swamis. His name is Vajraang, and I had the pleasure of meeting him and his parents this Saturday at the Atlanta satsang. Jai Ma! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 15, 2005 Report Share Posted August 15, 2005 ok, don't make us beg! :-) ckeniley2003 wrote: > > >Yes! He speaks fluent Malayalam (sp?) I have another interesting story >involving this mysterious boy. Should I tell it? > > > > -- Be Love, Egyirba (Berijoy) http://www.egyirba.net -=-=- .... Anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows, but only empties today of its strength. ~Charles Spurgeon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 on 8/15/05 11:26 PM, manoj_menon at ammasmon wrote: > > His name is Vajraang, and I had the pleasure of meeting him and his > parents this Saturday at the Atlanta satsang. > His parents are interesting looking people. Very bright, thin and kind of ascetic looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 I have a good memory of meeting Vajraang at the New York program this year- he came over to the family table, where I was doing seva, with his mother for a while. I had been there all evening and was thinking about going to get some food. He promptly told me "you should go and rest"! I complied, not before delightedly watching he and another girl playfully boppng each other on the head with the balloons that were festooning the seva table. The joy was so infectious that I couldn't help gigling along with them but I had to tell them to move (which they did) to the side to make room for the people entering the hall...After which he suddenly ran back to the stage to sit at Amma's side, surveying all the people like he was born for it! Angela. Ammachi, "manoj_menon" <ammasmon@s...> wrote: > Ammachi, Rick Archer <rick@s...> wrote: > > on 8/15/05 10:30 PM, ckeniley2003 at ckeniley2003 wrote: > > > > > Ammachi, Rick Archer <rick@s...> wrote: > > >> on 8/15/05 10:00 PM, ckeniley2003 at ckeniley2003 wrote: > > >> > > >>>> Which program was this? I think this boy was in Boston. > > >>> > > >>> This was the boston program and retreat > > >> > > >> He's 7. A story was posted earlier in the summer about how he > told > > > Amma he > > >> had three questions, said he wanted to be her disciple, etc. > > > Remember that > > >> one? > > > > > > Yes! He speaks fluent Malayalam (sp?) I have another interesting > story > > > involving this mysterious boy. Should I tell it? > > > > Sure. He and his parents were behind Amma's couch a lot, talking > with Amma > > and swamis. > > His name is Vajraang, and I had the pleasure of meeting him and his > parents this Saturday at the Atlanta satsang. > > Jai Ma! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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