Guest guest Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 Dear group ~ I have not been able to learn the I AM meditation yet. Does anyone know if Amma still regards the Ma Om meditation as something good to practice? I'm wondering if I can do that one until I am able to learn the other. And by the way, where is everybody? Blessings to all ~ Linda **************Recession-proof vacation ideas. Find free things to do in the U.S. (http://travel.aol.com/travel-ideas/domestic/national-tourism-week?ncid=emlcntus\ trav00000002) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 Namah Shivaya, Linda, Amma and Swamiji continue to lead the Ma Om meditation during every program, morning and evening, of the North America tour. It is likely so elsewhere too, but that's all I can state from experience. The IAM meditation is a different meditation that serves a slightly different purpose. It would not be accurate to say that the two meditations are interchangeable; yet, I think Amma's grace would certainly be there in whatever meditation you do that focuses on Her and invites Her transformative presence. That said, I have somewhat overstepped my authority in giving anyone advice on sadhana while I am not particularly advanced in my own practice. I think it is best to bring sadhana questions to one of Amma's swamis, either in person at the programs or by contacting Dayamrita Swami, the monk in charge at M A Center in San Ramon. (He's even on Facebook!) His email is dayamrita. I have always found his answers to be very compassionate and helpful. Jai Ma, Pranada Ammachi , nierika wrote: > > Dear group ~ I have not been able to learn the I AM meditation yet. Does > anyone know if Amma still regards the Ma Om meditation as something good to > practice? I'm wondering if I can do that one until I am able to learn the > other. > > And by the way, where is everybody? > > Blessings to all ~ Linda > **************Recession-proof vacation ideas. Find free things to do in > the U.S. > (http://travel.aol.com/travel-ideas/domestic/national-tourism-week?ncid=emlcntus\ trav00000002) > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 Ammachi , nierika wrote: > > ...if Amma still regards the Ma Om meditation as something good to > practice? ........ > > And by the way, where is everybody? > > Blessings to all ~ Linda >>> Namaste Linda, below, I'm reposting my " 108 names of Amma " which includes many things that Amma teaches us from which we can pick and choose to practice; i do not feel that Amma would say that one thing is better than another; because Amma says, " one way for all is dangerous " Amma also has said that, " it's wrong to say 'in general' that one mantra is better than another " although on the individual level, it certainly is true that one mantra( or some mantras ) may be better for you than another here's my offering to Amma: Bowing Down with all Gratitude to our Divine Mother of Love and Grace Amma came to earth out of compassion Amma wants us to awaken from this earth dream Amma wants us to Self-realize " I am Love " Amma dwells in our hearts Amma bows down to us to awaken " I am Love " within us Amma glances at us Amma touches our forehead and heart Amma gives us hugs Amma can hug 30,000 in 22 hours Amma forgoes food and sleep to serve Her children Amma goes on world tour every year Amma has blessed the world with over 20 million hugs Amma gives chocolate kisses Amma gives sacred ash for healing Amma blesses water for healing Amma showers us with flowers and affection Amma showers us with Blessings and Grace Amma wipes away our tears Amma reads our letters Amma answers our questions and prayers in many ways Amma says life is not only for winners, it is also for losers Amma teaches humility by example Amma serves us food Amma does all kinds of work Amma sweeps, carries heavy rocks, cleans toilets Amma reveals the true nature of ego~mind~body~world Amma reveals that mind is a big lie Amma says thoughts in the head are a big burden Amma reveals that ego is selfishness and creates misery Amma reveals that Love is in the heart Amma says mind should fall from head to heart Amma says one way for all is dangerous Amma gives many spiritual practices for dissolving thoughts Amma says selfless service is the best way to start a spiritual path Amma says our duty to God is to serve the poor Amma says perform every action without any selfishness and God will come to you Amma teaches beautiful devotional songs( bhajans ) Amma encourages talking to God Amma encourages praying and crying for God Amma says five minutes of crying is equal to one hour of meditation Amma encourages faith in God and path of devotion Amma says God's Grace is the deciding factor in any endeavor Amma whispers mantra in our ear Amma plants a seed of Her Divine Essence inside us Amma fills us with Love Amma teaches meditation on Silence Amma teaches Ma-Om meditation Amma teaches Integrative Amrita Meditation( IAM ) Amma says " remembrance of God " is meditation Amma encourages continuous repetition of mantra Amma encourages a fruit fast with silence one day per week Amma encourages breath awareness Amma says alertness, awareness and witnessing are needed Amma encourages Self-Inquiry Amma encourages " Who am I? " Amma says we are not the body Amma says we are the Supreme Self Amma encourages talking to our mind Amma encourages mind to surrender to Self Amma dances for us Amma meditates with us Amma tells us spiritual stories Amma sings beautiful devotional songs Amma's songs are great teachings Amma smiles, laughs, cries with us Amma teaches compassion and forgiveness Amma says the past is like a canceled check Amma's Love brings together lions and tigers ( warring factions in Sri Lanka ) Amma heals our deep wounds Amma accepts everything as God's Will Amma says live in the present saying `yes' to life Amma says be careful Amma is our Inner Teacher and Divine Cosmic Mother Amma's Presence pulls our minds inward Amma's Presence pulls our awareness from head to heart Amma is Peace and Love within us Amma is guiding and blessing us in life and at death Amma encourages chanting 1,000 names of the Divine Mother Amma says chanting will awaken the energy in every nerve of our body Amma sings MahisasuraMardini to slay the demons of our minds Amma comes to us in dreams and visions Amma comes to us physically in disguise Amma watches over Her children Amma is aware of our thoughts, feelings, egos Amma is silencing our minds and dissolving our egos Amma is leading us to liberation Amma builds thousands of homes for the homeless Amma inspires many charities( hospitals, schools, etc ) Amma rebuilds earthquake villages Amma rebuilds tsunami villages Amma provides everything for Her children Amma's brahmacharies lovingly work 16 hours per day to help others Amma has many good children Amma fulfills our innocent desires to help others Amma's miracles are many Amma healed a leper and many others Amma treats everyone equally Amma gives life, protection and refuge Amma gives us strength Amma gives us everything for free Amma expects nothing in return Amma is happy when Her children are growing spiritually Amma wants to burn out like incense serving Her children Amma embodies the highest spiritual qualities Amma manifests supreme compassion Amma's great Impersonal Love manifests personally to each one of us Amma radiates a continuous stream of Love to all creation Amma's life is Her message Amma is our Divine Mother ~ Mother of Immortal Bliss ~ Bowing Down with all Gratitude to our Divine Mother of Love and Grace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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