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Amriteswaryai Namah

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

eVoice:-

nº 141

Mata

Amritanandamayi Math,

Amritapuri, India

1 st

February 2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

In this Amritavani

Ø- Amma's Words: Good Action Bring Good Results

Ø- Around Amma: Amma Awarded Sant Jnaneshwara World Peace Prize

Ø- Around Amma: Become a role model village for others

Ø- Amritapuri Updates - Mothersite

Ø- Mahayatra - Itinerary

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Satsang

 

Amma's Words

 

Good Action Bring Good

Results

 

 

Brahmachari: Amma, is it unavoidable that

we have to suffer for every mistake we've made?

Amma: We have to accept punishment even

for small mistakes. Even Bhishma had to suffer the consequences of his

mistake. He just stood there and watched while Draupadi was being

disrobed, didn't he? Though he knew that Duryodhana and his brothers would

never listen to reason, he should at least have reminded them of their

dharma. But he didn't. He just kept quiet. He should have advised those

evildoers about their dharma, regardless of whether or not his counsel

would be heeded. Because he didn't utter a word against them, he became a

partner in their wicked deed. It was because of this that he later had to

lie on the bed of arrows.

Watching an unrighteous act that you know is against dharma,

while keeping your mouth shut, is the greatest form of unrighteousness.

That is the conduct of a coward, not a person of courage. Let no one who

commits such a sin think they can escape. Hell is meant for people like

that.

 

Brahmachari: But isn't it God who makes us

do both right and wrong?

 

Amma: Son, that is true for someone who is

convinced that everything is God's work. In that case, we should be able

to see that everything is given to us by God, both when we enjoy the

fruits of our good actions and when we suffer the punishment for our

mistakes.

God isn't responsible for our mistakes—we are. Say

that a doctor prescribes for us a body-building tonic. He tells us how

much to take and how often. If we ignore his instructions and drink the

whole bottle at once, and if our health is ruined as a result, what is the

point of blaming the doctor? Similarly, if we drive carelessly and then

have an accident, can we blame the gasoline? How then can we blame God for

the problems that are caused by our own arrogance and ignorance? God has

made it perfectly clear to us how we should live on this earth. It is

useless to blame Him for the consequences of our not having followed His

instructions.

 

Brahmachari: The Bhagavad Gita tells

us to act without any desire for the fruits of our actions. Amma, how can

we possibly do this?

 

Amma: The Lord prescribed that in order to

free us from suffering. We should perform our actions with

shraddha [awareness and attention o every detail] without

thinking or worrying about the results. Then we will certainly get the

results our actions deserve. For instance, if you are a student, learn

your lessons with great attention, without brooding over whether or not

you will pass the exam. And if you are constructing a building, build

carefully according to the plan, without worrying about whether the

building will stand or collapse.

Good actions bring good results. If a farmer sells rice of

good quality, people will buy it, and he will be properly rewarded for his

work. But if he sells an adulterated product hoping for extra profit, he

will be punished either today or tomorrow, and he will lose his peace of

mind. So do each action with alertness and an attitude of surrender to

God. Each action will receive its result in full measure, whether you

worry about it or not. So why waste time worrying about the fruits of your

actions? Why not use the time to think about God?

 

 

 

 

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Around

Amma

Amma Awarded Sant

Jnaneshwara World Peace Prize

 

 

31 January 2006 -- Pune, Maharashtra

 

 

On 31 January 2006, Amma was awarded the Sant

Jnaneshwara World Peace Prize. The organizers of the World Peace

Conference-2006 have chosen to confer the first Philosopher Saint Shri

Jnaneshwara World Peace Prize on most revered Amma for promotion of world

peace, harmony, and universal brotherhood. The award was officially

presented by Padma Vibhusan Nirmala Deshpande, Raja Sabha MP during a

ceremony in Jnaneshwari Hall in Pune.

 

 

 

Swami Amritaswarupananda accepted the award on Amma’s

behalf and read a message from Amma to all those present at the ceremony.

In Amma’s message she talked about the greatness of Sant

Jnaneshwara, the 11th century Maharashtra saint in who’s name the

award has been created. Amma said, “Jnaneshwar was truly a mahatma,

great in every respect. He was a mahayogi, mahabhakta and a mahajnani [a

great yogi, devotee and knower of Truth].

He brought the message of spirituality to the common man

with words that were as sweet as nectar. His life and words remain an

inspiration for people not only in Maharashtra, but for seekers all over

the world.”

She also spoke about the greatness of mahatmas in general,

specifically how, from the pinnacle of knowledge where they reside, they

humbly come down to man’s level in order to uplift him: “The

principle of the Paramatma is comparable to the snow-capped Himalayas.

Even though snow is essentially water, people cannot drink it or bathe in

it. However, when the snow melts owing to the heat of the sun and flows

down as the Ganges, it benefits all. Some drink from that holy water and

quench their thirst. Some bathe in it. Some swim and enjoy playing in it.

Mahatmas are like the Ganges. It is through the mahatmas that people are

able to experience the presence and grace of God. In their presence,

people are able take a deep drink of divine bliss. They listen to their

advice and become enlightened. The life and actions of mahatmas uplift the

dharma and samskara [spiritual culture] of society.”

—Maun

 

 

 

 

 

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Tsunami Relief

Become a role model

village for others

 

 

31 January 2005, Amritapuri

The Mata Amritanandamayi Math extended is

tsunami-services today, offering between Rs. 10,000 and 20,000 to all the

families in Kerala who’d lost a member in the disaster. It also

provided Rs. 50,000 to the families of the six fishermen who drowned off

the coast of Alappad Panchayat in the tragic boating-accident of late

December 2005.

Sewing machines were also distributed to 27 recent

graduates of MAM’s tailoring course—part of the Math’s

Matrugramam Self-Help Group Project. And vegetable seeds were

provided to all Alappad Panchayat families, along with education on how to

nurture them. MAM’s idea being to assist families to learn how to

become self-sufficient in terms of vegetable production.

Seated on the dais for the function were Sri. Adoor

Prakash, the Honourable Minister of Food and Civil Supplies; Sri. Rajan

Babu, MLA; Sri. N.K. Premachandran, MP; and the Alappad Panchayat

President, Rajadas.

Sri. Adoor Prakash reflected on the MAM’s

tsunami-relief work in general, saying, “Amma gave

everything—not only food and clothing but also mental consolation,

new directions in life and the courage to move on with a strong

mind.”

Sri. N.K. Premachandran said MAM is providing the perfect

role model for society: “Working with love and compassion, going

beyond the differences of religion and caste, working together as a single

team, the Math has demonstrated a valuable philosophy which everyone

should imbibe in order to improve society.”

When Amma handed over vegetable seeds to villagers of

Alappad Panchayat, she stressed how important it was for Keralites to

start becoming more self-sufficient in terms of agriculture production:

“My children, we have to nourish the culture of agriculture and

become a role model village for others.”

Amma consoled the wives and mothers of the six drowned

fishermen, wiping their tears with her hands.

 

 

 

 

Addressing those assembled, Amma said,

“Don’t be sad all the time that because your children have

died. Death is only a step to the future. It is like a full stop that puts

an end to a sentence; soon another sentence begins. If you can all

maintain the same mental strength and unity that you showed after the

tsunami, we can create a better future.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Mothersite

 

 

Amritapuri.org

Updates

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Embracing the world, Tsunami Relief Activities and Overall Humanitarian

Activities.

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Malaysia Programme Dates

Swami Ramakrishnananda

to Visit to Australia & New Zealand

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Mahayatra

Itinerary of Amma

 

 

Bharata Yatra starts on 3rd February.

Talassery Brahmasthanam

MAM, Chakaithmukku, Temple Gate, Talassery.

Feb 4 & 5

Talassery Brahmasthanam

Feb 4 & 5

MAM, Chakaithmukku, Temple Gate, Talassery.

 

Kannur (public program)

Feb 7

Police Ground, near Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.

Bangalore Brahmasthanam

Feb 9 eve. & 10-11

M.A. Math, Ullar Cross Road, Jnaja Bharathi, 2nd stage,

behind Bangalore University.

Mangalore (public program)

Feb 13

Mangala Stadium, Ladyhill Circle.

Karwar (public program)

Feb 15

Maladevi Grounds

Davanagere (public program)

Feb 17

M.A.Math, 521,C Block, Nijilingappa Layout, Davengere - 4

Hyderabad Brahmasthanam

Feb 20 - 21

M.A. Math, 844/1 Mahindra Hills, East Marredpally –

Secunderabad.

Nagpur (public program)

Feb 23

Yashwant Stadium Dhantoli.

Pune Brahmasthanam

Feb 27-28

M.A. Math, Plot no. 2, Sector 21, Yamuna Nagar, Pradhikaran,

Nigdi.

Mumbai evening (public program)

March 2

7pm Shivaji Park Ground Dadar.

Mumbai Brahmasthanam

March 4 - 5

M.A. Math, Plot no. 5, Sector 20, Nerul West, New Bombay.

 

For details of all other programmes, please visit Mahayatra

 

 

 

 

 

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Ôm Namah

Shivaya

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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