but there is another thing, the teaching of Sri Rama and jesus are for the Mankind. and it is for all the man kind ??? is nt it.. it is like learning the e=mc2 by the einstine. he found it long back , but we are still learning it right.. the significance of truth is always there..

as you only said it existed... so that is past.. why brooding over the past. the Hinduism , its comming back to its real self. defenitly it will conquer the world, with its principles of acceptance and universal love

asstrix ?? such things deter mankind from working, and it spoils a good portion of the work and energy of the man kind..

look at these minds, still thinking about caste, those days are gone,those days are gone. there is no meaning in brooding over the past.. now its not caste that is waht matters it is the economic equanimity that matters, there are poor and rich, so now a days there are only three castes, Rich poor and middle class look forward and march !!

The vilifying of the caste system: 'Caste was originally an arrangement for the distribution of functions in society, just as much as class in Europe, but the principle on which this distribution was based was seculiar to India But the British and Christian missionaries quickly targeted the Adivasis and the Dalits for conversion by telling them: 'You are the first inhabitants of India and you were colonised by the bad Brahmins, during the Aryan invasion. By converting to Christianity, they continued, you will become free from the grip of your masters, who have enslaved you both socially and religiously. Thus they set the Dalits and Adivasis against the mainstream of Hindu society and sowed the seeds of an explosive conflict which is ready to blow-up today. Missionaries have also always been advocating covertly a breaking-up of the country.

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'Caste was originally an arrangement for the distribution of functions in society, just as much as class in Europe, but the principle on which this distribution was based was peculiar to India,'

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It happens to all of us. It makes us feel better to know we can control our surroundings and our lives. The “survival instinct” in seems, prevails wit

It happens to all of us. It makes us feel better to know we can control our surroundings and our lives. The “survival instinct” in seems, prevails within, and automatically turns a button in each of us that strikes the fear of “something” in us. The places we can find solitude and meaning; with all the suffering, death, illness, poverty and violence; may be of our own creation. yada yada hi dharmasya glanir bhavati bharata abhyutthanam adharmasya tadatmanam srjamy aham Whenever and wherever there is a decline in religious practice, O descendant of Bharata, and a predominant rise of irreligion--at that time I descend Myself. is God a good teacher? is God a good friend ? is God a good master ? or is GOD this? daivam eväpare yajïaà, yoginaù paryupäsate brahmägnäv apare yajïaà, yajïenaivopajuhvati or is this the way to find him/her ajïaç cäçraddadhänaç ca, saàçayätmä vinaçyati näyaà loko 'sti na paro, na sukhaà saàçayätmanaù or is this the GOD véta-räga-bhaya-krodhä man-mayä mäm upäçritäù bahavo jïäna-tapasä pütä mad-bhävam ägatäù

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why did you named yourself astrix ? how do you know you are what you are,. a few years back you were not what you are now, you wont be what you are now, a few years from now, if your chemical combinations does not stop and you are still here in this earth, you "may" not even remember even your name a few years from now.. ( president reigan didnt even knew he was the president of the most power full country ) it can happen to me also,. astrix, but then who are we actually. if we all are some chemical combinations as you said then why this diversity, why this contradictions, why we all are different, Unique entities,? there are lot of questions that we cant answer actually, i know why you are arrogant at AMMA. ? i know the reason asstrix ?? and i will wrte in here about AMMA, i will write about my opinions about what i beleive. i dont write againt you, i write againts what you write,, its not i hate you, its i dont like all your ideas, so i will be here, you can abuse me , AMMA, Hindu spiritual leaders, Hinduism, but still i will write in here what ever happens , what all you say, how many people write against me, my ideas, i dont care, so be ready to get free... !! i will always read what it is good for me, i will concieve all the good ideas, even if its told by you asstrix

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threat.. ha ! ha ha... if you got that thought its not my fault. .... You do not know who was the father of Valmiki. You do not know who was the father of Vyasa. .......... why should i know who is valmikis father, or bhagavan veda vyasas, i have read their works Ramayana and Mahabharata, that is enough. what is there in knowing some ones father,. i dont know who your father is, but i read and responds to your posts. did i ever asked who your parents are.. ?? and i know who my parents are.. that is enough for me.. .......... you can call me what ever you want, as far as i know who i am its not at all a problem for me, but i thought it is not good to call a bad person like me in that name. because there are a handfull of good swamis also.. go ahead man... swami nirantara

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lord sri Rama did lot of other things too. look at you, from the whole of ramayana, which is one of the greatest epic ever written, our poor guy kaalidasan got two points.. ahaa what a great person he is.. a real communist !! cant see any good in any thing.. poor guy... kaalidasa, read ramayana first then comment on it.. dont come to any conclusion with out learning it thouroughly... swami nirantara !!

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Science has to collect facts , generalise upon them, deduce principles and state the truth, that is all. but if we begin by denying the facts, how can a science be.?? material scientists have no rights to say God is not possible, they can only say "we Dont Know ".

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i learnt the below statements from great Rishis like Valmiki and Veda Vyasa...with out knowing their parents. When scientist strive to learn about universal phenomena, they realize the limitations of the mind and intellect. the more they learn, the more they realize how abysmal their ignorance is, the champions of intellectual power uable to unveil the most hidden secrets of creation, get baffled. The Rishis never inquired into what this universe was, rather why. this Universe is Gods means to take Humanity to its limits. It is a treasure trove of wonders, bestowing myriad experiences commensurate with people s varied mental constitutions..

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now a days we can see some brahmins ( by birth ) doing toddy tapping in that case this person who do this job for his living, .. is he an ezhava or a brahmin ? rakshass and kattalas are still here with us, all around us, but in new disguises,, the costumes changes from time to time..( even the earth we lives is always changing ) they were there all these years, now a days we are not able to differentiate between rakshasa and devas. that is our fault... if you read Hindu Puranas you will come face to face with some people whom can be described as raakshas and kattalas.. and their work pattern is also describe.. if you are asking about new age kattalas... there are many. in old days even kattalas had some culture in them.. some eg of new age rakshasas : keralas chief minister ? Ummen. he stole money from the Tsunami relief fund for the poor people. he has done so many thing like this before. but this was the best. 2. our icream fame kunjali. what a work he did..!! 3. latha nair. kiliroor case fame 4. sonia... yeah the one you thought of... and the leader of all these kattalans resides in US that you can read by yourself. describing Hindu purana is not that easy... how about the working pattern of kunjali kutty. is he a brahmin ( his samskara wise, ) or kattalan ? in which category will you put him in... then you have the answer of your question yeah its like that,,, in Sanatana Dharma ( hinduism ) every one is God.. the caste system and all came because of the jobs heirarchy. like we have managers , clerks , scavengers etc, . like mar pappa, bishops and kapiars... a kapiar can become a bishop or even marpapa. if he has the will in him, like wise a person who do clerical works ( eg. vaisya ) can be a poojari ( a brahmin )... but at one point of time everything went our of hands, and its all because of people not because of Culture ..

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and it was not Amma who celebrated her Birthday, it was her devotees all over the world who clebrated he birthday. and Ammas devotees all over the world wanted AMMA to take care of each and every aspects of the function.. Each day found more than 100,000 people coming from around the world out of their love for Amma and their gratitude for all She has done for the world. Even India's President, Vice President and Deputy Prime Minister attended these are some of the people who attended and become the part of it.. Dr. Saleha Mahmood Abedin Ms. Dena Merriam Dr. K.S. Fathima Beevi His Grace Cyril Mar Baselios Shri. Sabheer Bhatia Shri. L.K. Advani Dr. Poornima Advani Shri. A.K. Antony Dr. Vijay P. Bhatkar Carvajales Ms. Devi Chandana Padma Bhushan Debu Chaudhary Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia Ensemble Panafrican Ms. Linda Evans Gaekwad Brothers Mrs. Kuki Gallmann Shri. Alan Ganoo H. H. Swami Gautamananda Maharaj Smt. K.M. Gouri Dr. Najma Heptulla Shri. B.V. Jagadeesh Shri. Bawa Jain Shri. P. Jayachandran Dr. Srikant Jichkar Rev. Dr. Ipe Joseph Sadhvi Samani Jyotipragya His Excellency A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Ms. Suja Karthika Shri. Karunamoorthy Ms. Yolanda King Mr. Jan Kounen Londubh Ms. Kavya Madhavan Shri. Shankar Mahadevan Shri. K.M. Mani Shri. Murli Manohar Joshi Padmashree Mammootty Padmashree Mohanlal Ms. Navya Nair Shri. Ramesh Narayan Swamini Niranjanananda Rabbi Leah Novick Shri. P. Parameshwaran C.K. Prahalad Shri. Ravi Shankar Prasad Senatar Larry Pressler Shri. Joseph Pulikkunnel H.H. Swami Raghaveshwara Bharati Nandini Rangan Shri. Mattanur Shankaran Kutty His Excellency Bhairon Singh Shekhawat Shri. Jackie Shroff Shri. Jagjit Singh Smt. Mridula Sinha Soubugen Professor Mangalam Srinivasan Ms. Hanne Strong Kavita Krishnamurthy Subramaniam Dr. L. Subramaniam Dr. Padma Subramanium Ms. Sushma Swaraj Rev. Takeda Hakusai Tal-kin-jeri Tewa Dancers From the North Shri. S. Thirunavukkarasar Ms. Radhika Tilak Mrs. Divya Unni Dr. Kapila Vatsyayan H.H. Madhvacharya Vishvesha Tirtha Wong Low Shen Shee Chee How Ensemble and representatives of all the 191 countries comprising the United Nations. and AMMAs devotees from around the globe..

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it was for the aryan invasion myth and you people diverted and forced me to write about this.. The Rishis never inquired into what this universe was, rather why. this Universe is Gods means to take Humanity to its limits. It is a treasure trove of wonders, bestowing myriad experiences commensurate with people s varied mental constitutions..

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19 February 2005 — Sri Lanka times of India When Amma visited the Tamil tsunami-relief camp in the Ampara district of Sri Lanka on 17th February, 15 Tamil Tigers—soldiers of the LTTE (Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam)—came for Amma's darshan, as did 20 soldiers from the Sinhalese government's Special Task Force (STF). The Sinhalese and Tamil armies have been engaged in a brutal civil war since 1983, in which more than 60,000 people have been killed. "Their hearts were open," Amma said. "They told me that they want to become united, but that they have a goal to achieve. I went there for tsunami rehabilitation; they came for my darshan." The LTTE soldiers who came for Amma's darshan were all young women, recognizable as militants by their short haircuts, men's shirts and wide black gun belts. As the ladies came before Amma, their hardened face softened and smiles lit up their eyes. Maheswari Velayudham, the political secretary to Sri Lankan Minister Douglas Devananda, was also in attendance. She was overwhelmed at seeing the two groups peacefully together. "Amma is the unifying force," she said. "She is the catalyst. Only Amma can bring all these people together."

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everything thing that happens has its own purpose... purpose of Amritavarsham was diferent.. think about it and come to a conclusion, if you want,

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Hindu society was set to degrade from the very start when caste system was originated. Caste system was there from the very beginning of Hinduism, and caste based discriminations were mentioned in the many Hindu texts as well. Read them all and understand them .. in every society there are different kind of people. some do good to the system and some do bad and some even worse.. that doesnt mean that the system is bad, it is the people, it is in understanding it. not every one who buys the lottery ticket hits the jackpot. right. there is only a few,, who understood the real Hinduism. if God exists or not.. our experiences are changing continuosly, all experience are unreal, only the experiencer is real. when the experiencer becomes known, everything else will disappear the awareness encompassed by the Sanatana Dharma is Brahma satyam, jagat mithya..

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Originally posted by thirudan According to Lord Kelvin, a famous British scientist, "If you study science deep enough and long enough, you will be forced to believe in GOD". Many scientists who actually spent their life time on science always ended up with unanswered questions. People like Asterix here is a beginner in science and that is why he is thinking science has everything for the human being to survive.
Minds of Lord Kelvin and Asterix are not wired in the same way, therefore it is unlikely that Asterix will assume that the fantasy "GOD" is the solution for the unanswered questions of humanity Let the ghosts of history lie deep in the coffin of yesterday, hey human being let us walk an extra mile and uncover a new meaning for this life ..... Asterix
asstricks which extra mile ? what is the new meaning that asstricks wants to uncover ? what is Ghost asstricks ? waht is coffin of yesterday asstricks ?

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i am remined of a scene from the stunningly beautiful korean movie, " spring , summer, fall, winter.... and spring" A little boy gleefully ties rock to small animals- a fish a frog a snake, with out understanding the harm he may cause them, or himself, an old budhist monk observing him, later tells the boy that if the animal suffer or die, he will carry the rock around in his own heart for the rest of his life. The little boy runs to free the animals, but finds that two of them have died, and he burst into tears. like the little boy, the first step in our healing is when we feel the burden of the rocks we have tied to other beings, and we let ourselves feel the deep grief for all the pain we have inflicted,and for all the pain we have endured at the hands of other beings as well.............

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Amma Inspires Nagapattinam 14 February 2005 — Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu rediff.com.. Amma visited several tsunami-hit areas in Nagapattinam on the 13th and 14th. There were no formal programmes. Nothing had been arranged by the Ashram When Amma arrived the place where she was to stay at 5:30 a.m., she was greeted by a throng of locals chanting "Om Amriteswaryai Namah." The enthusiasm and love they exuded had to be seen to be believed. Said Krishnaveni, one of those affected by the tsunami, "Amma has fed us. She gave us shelter and clothes. We want to see those hands that gave us life once again." "It was so spontaneous. We arranged nothing, we made no formal announcements, but there was a spontaneous response from the locals. When they got to know that Amma would be coming, they had posters printed; word spread by word of mouth too. I saw almost all of the women cleaning the place, drawing kolams [decorative designs drawn as symbols of well-being and prosperity]. It was so beautiful," said the brahmachari in charge of the relief operations in the district. At all the places Amma visited, the men and women greeted her as if she were a close friend they had not seen in far too long. Amma talked to all of the people, telling them that she had not come there to hold a programme and give a satsang, but to share in their sorrow, to allay their fears.

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An interview with Amma: A living God to some, to others the embodiment of the spiritual mother By Antoinette Langcaun-Tenhunen. As the moon seemed full that night, a quiet feeling and energy of excitement filled the air of the humungous hall of the Kaapeli. Faces I have seen in year’s past were there once more, happily greeting each other like long-lost relatives. My friends came over from Tampere and were all getting ready to see Amma. Being the overly neurotic person that I am, I was burdened with bills, bills and more bills. So it was definitely refreshing to take a break from watching the BBC, CNN and the Virtual Online Coordination Center for Disasters. I had come to this hall years before and have been hugged my Amma. I had thought that this woman was just another person, capitalizing on love. It was a break from watching my country’s president, George W. Bush, doing what he does best: capitalizing on fear. I found myself by the press table and quickly inquired about an interview. As I mentioned my humble credentials (already feeling foolish as Amma is on the same playing field as the Dalai Lama in the Parliament of World Religions and the recipient of the Gandhi/King Award for Non-Violence by the Global Peace Initiative of Women and Religious Spiritual Leaders at the Palais des Nations in Geneva) I was told that I could speak to her before the “hugging” festivities begun. Just like that! I was amazed. I could have had an uzi in my bag or a bomb but “no fear” seemed the policy here at Amma’s place. I got a press badge saying Media, and was waiting for the opening ceremony to start. I had no idea what to ask, as Bush was on my mind after the whole “God told me to go to Iraq” and how cynical I have been feeling lately about what was going on in the world that the only question that seemed clear was: Who is your God? Who is the God that this tiny woman follows? What makes her get up every morning to do what she does? Why does a seemingly loving person so controversial in her own country and within the Indian spiritual community here in Helsinki? How can the president of India donate his entire year’s salary to Amma’s organization? How can she donate millions of dollars herself to the Tsunami relief and at the same time, be accused of commercializing her organization for profit? So many contradicting definitions, myths, and realities about this person. So when my time came, I was led to Swami, and was asked to kneel or sit by a wooden chair. Amma was already giving hugs and mantras to all those that have been there for hours waiting her arrival. Although I only asked a few questions, Amma’s responses were full of allegory and analogies that encompassed all the topics and questions I had prepared. I invite you to make your own opinion of this woman by the way she answered. Here is the interview I had with her in its complete form: Who is your God You! Her, him, everything! What do you think the various natural disasters happening in the world mean? Nature’s way to bring more awareness in the heart’s of people. A reminder for people to do your duty to earth and Mother Nature. Human beings are taking too much of the natural resources. There are certain restrictions, do’s and don’ts and human beings are not following them. Human beings are crossing boundaries. For example traffic lights. If we do not observe them, there will be accidents. Human beings are not observing Dharma to mother earth and nature. Humans break down mountains, destroy forests, while the population is growing but the earth is not growing. How nature can be completely calmed down like a cool gentle breeze is only through divine grace. Only divine grace can transform nature’s turbulence, as nature is restless. What is the role of Native People/Indigenous People in the world today? Their traditions and practices should be continued and strengthened. There is a tendency to go mainstream. They should not forget their ancient cultures for example worshipping nature, honoring it. Governments should also give them necessary protections. Is the world becoming for feminine in nature with its energy and what is the role of women in this age? Feminine energy always existed for everyone. There was a period when it was weakened due to laws, regulations and religion that society imposed on women. Everyone has feminine energy. Men and women need to learn how to channel their energy to create harmony. Men and women were equal in the far past and were never contradictory, but complementary. Like two wings on a bird. Feminine energy is a flow of a river. Strong, free, that it can even make electricity.. But now this river has split into branches (weakened feminine energy) that have weakened the flow. In the past women always had power. Women are slowly awakening. Women have a greater responsibility to society as God gave her a womb. She should be more patient. And then her power will be greater. The same way that electricity can be used for constructive things and also for the atomic bomb. Like electricity, humans too have energy. This time now, is a revival period. _______________________ As quickly as the interview got underway, time passed just as quickly passed. I was allowed to take picture of Amma, and was put ahead of a lot of people that were waiting to hug her and receive a blessing. She hugged me, and I got an apple and a shower of rose petals. I stayed on taking photos and saw her hug a child and start to weep. I asked her devotees who the child was. They told me that the boy was a Finn that lived in Amma’s ashram in India, but they had moved back to Finland recently. The boy told Amma that his mom died. Just like that, Amma instructed him and his father to sit by her as she continued hugging the hundreds of people who came to see her. The little boy replaced me, next to her and they both started chatting about the boy’s school, and his activities. So from a journalist, to a devotee’s child, Amma wears the “mothering” and educating parts of her mission well. Was she God? Maybe if God were to come to earth, I would imagine her/him to encompass the mother in all of us, and the teacher in our hearts. (I think a good embracer is also a personal qualification I would include) Did she say she was God? Not really? She said I was hers (what a concept!) I think my God would be something words cannot define and would blow away every conceivable idea any of us has of the mighty one. What would yours be like?

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In this age of isolation and separation, Amritavarsham50 was a true coming together, a confluence of hearts. In four historic summits, religious and spiritual leaders came together, as did those concerned about the status of women in society. There was also an international youth summit and a summit of business leaders aimed at fostering India's development. Amma's organisation, the Mata Amritanandamayi Math, inaugurated numerous new charity projects, such as free houses for the poor, an AIDS hospice, an old-age home and a massive legal cell providing free service to the poor.

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Amritavarsham 50 is not just a birthday celebration, but as Amma and her disciples believe, it is a spiritual gathering to pray for world peace and harmony. She believes that such a meeting of all faiths and nationalities is important in a world that is increasingly experiencing violence and tragedies. Amma's disciples are rich and poor, young and old. Celebrities from business, politics and religion have converged in Kochi to attend the Amritavarsham 50 celebrations. The Mata Amritanandamayi Math has decided to organise a mass marriage for couples unable to afford a proper wedding. About 25,000 people gathered in the Amriteswari Hall to witness the Amritavarsham 50 Inter-Faith Summit in which Muslim, Christian, Buddhist, Jewish and Jain leaders discussed promotion of universal human values, freedom of expression, respect for human rights, and reflection, dialogue and service. 'In reality there is no birth or death for the soul, which is the truth of our existence. Hence, the celebrations are in reality a celebration of Amma's love and service to humanity. It is a tribute to all who imbibe Amma's message of love and compassion to the entire creation.'

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washingtontimes ! Amritanandamayi, known by her followers as "Amma," which means "mother" in many Indian languages, is marking her 50th birthday with a four-day celebration that started Wednesday. Among the participants Wednesday was Yolanda King, daughter of slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King. "The most profound thing about her is she doesn't preach from the platform of one religion. She touches everybody. So Christians love her, Muslims love her, everybody loves her," Mrs. King said in an interview. "Outsiders might find it crazy. But those who have experienced her hug know that they go back transformed," said Mr. Parr, 50, who runs a film archive in San Francisco. "As we make more and more money, we are less and less in control of things. Peace comes from living for others. Life is all about showing love. Once she hugs, you know," Mr. Parr said. A maternal figure who hugs her devotees in a gesture of blessing, Amritanandamayi, whose full name means "Mother of Absolute Bliss," travels most of the year, meeting people from several cultures and religions. Some devotees have quit their careers and traveled to dusty Indian villages where she works, although her organization, the Amrita Ashram, does not give the number of full-time participants. "After September 11, there is a big change. People know that Amma's message of love is the answer," said Elizabeth Rose Raphael, a 40-year-old writer based in New York.

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Charles Haviland BBC correspondent India's most famous woman guru, Mata Amritanandamayi, whose name means "mother of absolute bliss", is renowned for many things. The guru, also known as Amma or Mother, whose lavish 50th birthday celebrations are being held here in Cochin, southern India, is said to have hugged at least 21 million people in the past 30 years. Her followers call the act of hugging "darshan", or seeing, the word used by Hindus to describe an audience with a deity. Whispered words But Amma's own appeal and message transcend religious divisions. I wasn't going to be near her without getting "darshan". The thing that struck me first was her warm and sparkling grin of greeting, and words of Malayalam, her only language, the tongue of her native Kerala. The sense of being welcomed and loved, despite being a complete stranger, was amazing. She clasped my right side and repeatedly rubbed my left arm, murmuring into my left ear what I thought were more words of Malayalam. It was only afterwards I learned she was saying "darling son" in English. A tiny woman less than five feet tall, she has the firmest of embraces. Then there was time for a quick interpreted chat about what I was doing in India and where I lived, before a sweet was pressed into my hands and holy ash dispensed to me. And that grin never left her face. 'Down to earth' Later, with the long queues, not everyone got as long as I did; some only had a few seconds. Usually, I was told, foreigners get longer-lasting hugs than locals. Four Brazilian devotees - all 191 UN member states were represented In a recent interview Amma was asked why she hugs. "It is like asking a river why it flows," she said. "That is my character. My karma (destiny) is to console those who are sad." For one of her devotees, Rob Sidon from the United States, the hug creates an opening into one's "higher self". "I feel my heart opens and some of the thoughts I had maybe just fade away," he says. Another follower says: "Her hug was not just physical contact but a divine one and I could feel the positive energy she radiated. She was brimming with joy and love." But I was told by another friend and devotee of Amma that she tends to brush aside the frequent tendency of her followers to liken her to a goddess. "She's incredibly down to earth, very practical,"

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Apart from Ammas famous accessibility, what adds to Amma's infinite appeal to all kinds of people is her multidimensional nature. Different people experience Amma according to their own levels of evolution. For some she is the fountain of ultimate spiritual knowledge. For many she is the loving mother whom you can turn to in moments of crisis and to resolve everyday problems. For others she is a miraculous healer of illnesses.

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Apart from Ammas famous accessibility, what adds to Amma's infinite appeal to all kinds of people is her multidimensional nature. Different people experience Amma according to their own levels of evolution. For some she is the fountain of ultimate spiritual knowledge. For many she is the loving mother whom you can turn to in moments of crisis and to resolve everyday problems. For others she is a miraculous healer of illnesses.

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'In reality there is no birth or death for the soul, which is the truth of our existence. Hence, the celebrations are in reality a celebration of Amma's love and service to humanity. It is a tribute to all who imbibe Amma's message of love and compassion to the entire creation.'

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Brahma satyam, jagat mithya.. "you" are not real, its "YOU" which is real.. this is the best answer you could find.. couldnt understand Right.. it needs brain.. to understand some theories of Science. not every one gets phd. its not in convincing its in understanding .....

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this some answer to asstricks Who defined Christian caste sytems ? One might divide Christians in these official categories: Catholic (largest group) Orthodox Protestants Pentecostal Other (Mormons, Jehovah's Witnesses, Adventists, Christian Scientists...) There are also Christian agnostics2, and Christian humanists. You will also see the phrase "mainstream" as a modifier to some churches like Methodist, Presbyterian, Lutheran and Episcopal, but of course "mainstream" is a highly subjective classification. The phrase "creedal" is used to denote those groups that confess the Apostle's Creed and the Nicene Creed. When did Christian caste sytems originate? Many Christian groups have origins with a particular leader who had a specific insight or point of view or revelation, e.g. Lutherans - Martin Luther, Methodists - John Wesley, Presbyterians - John Calvin, Mormons - Joseph Smith, Adventists - Ellen G. White, Christian Scientists - Mary Baker Eddy, Jehovah's Witnesses - Charles Taze Russell and others less well-known. Did any christian religious texts talk about Christian Caste System? there is no religious text for christians.. if you are thinking about Bible, its not Christian, its rather a story about Christ told by different people ( and most of the stories were re written for the growth of church. or christianity . and Christianity has nothing to do with Christ ....

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Who defined Christian caste sytems ? One might divide Christians in these official categories: Catholic (largest group) Orthodox Protestants Pentecostal Other (Mormons, Jehovah's Witnesses, Adventists, Christian Scientists...) There are also Christian agnostics2, and Christian humanists. You will also see the phrase "mainstream" as a modifier to some churches like Methodist, Presbyterian, Lutheran and Episcopal, but of course "mainstream" is a highly subjective classification. The phrase "creedal" is used to denote those groups that confess the Apostle's Creed and the Nicene Creed.

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As Amma says, “In these times strength is found in unified action and the unifying force is love. If we can open our hearts and minds to these voices—in whatever form they appear—there is no limit to what we can achieve.” Amma has been known to spend as many as 20 to 30 hours at a stretch, hugging devotees and visitors at her congregations. Clad in a snow-white sari, the beaming Amma literally holds thousands to her bosom, whispering in their ears, "my child," "darling son" or "darling daughter", listening to their troubles and their deepest spiritual longings, without pause for food or even a sip of water. Amma treats everyone alike, from a billionaire to a beggar, from the newborn to the elderly, from the antagonist to the ardent admirer. “Each person who goes to see Amma, even if he or she be the seven-thousandth person in the darshan (divine glimpse) queue, will receive the same attention from her.” This familiar closeness is so moving that many burst out in tears. Asked once whether she felt tired after giving darshan for so many hours on end to thousands of people, Amma replied, “Where there is love, there is no effort.” She says, “When you give more, your coffers are always full. You acquire the double of what you give.” Intrigued by this unusual guru, The Los Angeles Times asked Amma, “Why do you hug people?” She replied, “This is like asking the river, ‘why are you flowing?’ Does anyone ask his or her mother, ‘why do you hug me?’” she replied. During a memorable discussion, the BBC channel vented a doubt; “You hug millions of people all over the world, who hugs you?” The answer was, “The entire creation hugs me.” The 'hugging saint' has an explanation for her now famous hug, “From the outside it looks like an ordinary hug. But when Amma hugs people, she is transmitting a bit of her spiritual energy into them, which will help them feel the Divine Love and eventually they open up more.” Bill Schekner of the CBS also wrote that Amma's hug is an expression of the need to embrace the world and flood it with love. Amma never forgets to emphasize the need for love. In a live interview aired on July 10, 2001, the NBC Today show host Ann Curry asked Amma about her impression of present-day USA and its need for the kind of compassion Amma teaches. Amma replied, “Whether in America or in any other part of the world, motherhood is not a quality that women alone should have.

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oh that is interesting, are you claiming that bible is not the book of christians, how could you prove that? yes of course ! What are the Hindu text books that preaches Caste System? no one ! Could you define word caste? caste is actually a term came from Europe.. and they only have the defenition.. here it is.. In the early days, Christians met in houses. As time went on, and the church grew, a loose organization developed, I think largely to keep the teaching of the apostles (the original 12 followers of Jesus minus Judas plus Matthias) pure and to administer budding social programs. Over the years, power concentrated and there was a major division between the Western church (now the Roman Catholic Church) and the Eastern Church (the Orthodox Churches). The split was over doctrine and authority1. In the 16th century there were several groups who objected to certain abuses in the Catholic Church, they "protested" and the result was the Protestant churches (Lutheran, Presbyterian...). At various times in history, a religious leader would object to something in his church, or he would a find new insight (e.g. Wesley and the Methodists) and a new denomination would begin. And throughout, there have been "primitive gospel" movements which attempted to reconstitute the church based solely on the New Testament So we have several groups with their own traditions and stories. and from here the term caste orginated.. and some communist people are using these term now a day to harrass Hinduism..

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Can there be greater ignorance than to think of it in manifold ways, without knowing it as aforementioned?

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"It is like asking a river why it flows," she said. "That is my character. My karma (destiny) is to console those who are sad."

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'In reality there is no birth or death for the soul, which is the truth of our existence. Hence, the celebrations are in reality a celebration of Amma's love and service to humanity. It is a tribute to all who imbibe Amma's message of love and compassion to the entire creation.'

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here is the problem asstricks, we learnt ( from LKG ) what westerners taught us, we never got a chance to Know what the real Indian Science is ( we can name it Hinduism or Santana Dharma ) and that is the problem ..

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As is implied by the word "sanatana" (eternal) there is no question of changing or stopping this inherent nature of service. Thus dharma, or sanatana-dharma is not merely a matter of faith or belief, but it is the reality of the self. It is the quality of the soul. The quality of an object does not change based on a belief or faith. Water does not become wet due to our belief that it is wet. It's factual nature is that it is wet, regardless of faith or belief. The dharma of the soul is to engage in service; whether we believe or do not believe, whether we have faith or do not have faith, is irrelevant. We will factually engage in service, as it is our very quality. If we are selfless, our service will be directed towards the absolute; if we are selfish, our service will be directed towards our own senses, either directly or indirectly. Religion, on the other hand, is a belief or faith held within the mind. One may today be a Christian, and tomorrow change one's mind (or faith) to become a Muslim. Does this mental belief have any factual bearing on the eternal spirit soul? The answer is no. One should not give in to the waverings of the mind. The Gita teaches us to rise beyond the body, beyond the mind, beyond the intelligence, and to come to the point of understanding the eternal self, the soul or atma. . To convert from one aspect of ignorance to another is meaningless. It simply satisfies an uncontrolled mind, which finds peace in constant change. Like the flickering of a candle flame, the mind pushes us to waver between various mental conceptions of identity (religion, nationality, race, etc.). These shallow changes of belief have no factual effect on the soul. They only increase our bondage by creating a false conception of accomplishment. 'Sanatana-dharma does not refer to any sectarian process of religion. It is the eternal function of the eternal living entities in relationship with the eternal Supreme Lord. Sanatana-dharma refers, as stated previously, to the eternal occupation of the living entity. Ramanujacarya has explained the word sanatana as "that which has neither beginning nor end," so when we speak of sanatana-dharma, we must take it for granted on the authority of Sri Ramanujacarya that it has neither beginning nor end. ' 'The English world "religion" is a little different from sanatana-dharma. Religion conveys the idea of faith, and faith may change. One may have faith in a particular process, and he may change this faith and adopt another, but sanatana-dharma refers to that activity which cannot be changed. For instance, liquidity cannot be taken from water, nor can heat be taken from fire. Similarly, the eternal function of the eternal living entity cannot be taken from the living entity. Sanatana-dharma is eternally integral with the living entity. When we speak of sanatana-dharma, therefore, we must take it for granted on the authority of Sri Ramanujacarya that it has neither beginning nor end. That which has neither end nor beginning must not be sectarian, for it cannot be limited by any boundaries. In the Gita it is stated that the living entity is never born, and he never dies. He is eternal and indestructible, and he continues to live after the destruction of his temporary material body. In reference to the concept of sanatana-dharma, we must try to understand the concept of religion from the Sanskrit root meaning of the word. Dharma refers to that which is constantly existing with a particular object. We conclude that there is heat and light along with the fire; without heat and light, there is no meaning to the word fire. That constant companion is his eternal quality, and that eternal quality is his eternal religion.' -

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"The Eternal Way" (in Sanskrit सनातन धर्म, Sanâtana Dharma), or the "Perennial Philosophy/Harmony/Faith", is the one name that has represented Hinduism for many thousands of years. According to Hindus, it speaks to the idea that certain spiritual principles hold eternally true, transcending man-made constructs, representing a pure science of consciousness. But this consciousness is not merely that of the body or mind and intellect, but of a supramental soul-state that exists within and beyond our existence, the unsullied Self of all. Religion to the Hindu is the native search for the divine within the Self, the search to find the One truth that in actuality never was lost. Truth sought with faith shall yield itself in blissful luminescence no matter the race or creed professed. Indeed, all existence, from vegetation and beasts to mankind, are subjects and objects of the eternal Dharma. This inherent faith, therefore, is also known as Arya/Noble Dharma, Veda/Knowledge Dharma, Yoga/Union Dharma, Hindu Dharma or, simply, the Dharma. What can be said to be common to all Hindus is belief in Dharma, reincarnation, karma, and moksha (liberation) of every soul through a variety of moral, action-based, and meditative yogas. Still more fundamental principles include ahimsa (non-violence), the primacy of the Guru, the Divine Word of Aum and the power of mantras, love of Truth in many manifestations as Gods and Goddessess, and an understanding that the essential spark of the Divine (Atman/Brahman) is in every human and living being, thus allowing for many spiritual paths leading to the One Unitary Truth.

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Was she God? Maybe if God were to come to earth, I would imagine her/him to encompass the mother in all of us, and the teacher in our hearts. (I think a good embracer is also a personal qualification I would include) Did she say she was God? Not really? She said I was hers (what a concept!) I think my God would be something words cannot define and would blow away every conceivable idea any of us has of the mighty one. What would yours be like?

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Amma, simply by Her presence and example, speaks to people of all cultures. Her mission, based on a harmonious blend of modern science, technology and ancient wisdom, is giving meaning and motivation to the lives of people from all walks of life, and across cultural barriers. Throughout the world She is inspiring the principles of right living that underpin and guide every realm of human activity. Stressing the need for selfless service and love, to counter-balance the benefits of modern life, Amma's own daily outpouring of love and compassion is Her prime inspiration. As a result of Her sacrifice, a host of devotees and well wishers from India and the West have given up good careers to manage Her modern, sophisticated, educational and medical institutions, and to pioneer Her welfare projects for the poor. Amma is Love - Divine Love. Love for the Divine is self-giving. It is free of demand, full of submission and surrender. It makes no claim, imposes no condition and strikes no bargain. Amma - in Love - gives of Herself. Her presence becomes an experience in the lightness of Being. Her Love is an embrace that carries each one towards the Divine

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From an early age, Amma has been helping those in the surrounding villages who were in need by providing food, clothing, and shelter. Later, Amma’s charitable activities expanded throughout her home state of Kerala, and then continued on to all of India. Amma has often said that while it may be someone's karma to fall into a well, it is our karma to assist them. Today, Amma’s efforts to alleviate pain and suffering extend to all parts of the globe.

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Jesus didn't exist Former Christian director's secretive film scheduled to open on 06-06-06 By Ron Strom WorldNetDaily.com October 12, 2004 A movie whose purpose is to prove that Jesus Christ never existed and that demonizes Christian fundamentalists is scheduled to open on June 6, 2006 -- that is, 06-06-06, the "666" biblical mark of the Beast. Directed by Brian Flemming, who is described on the film's website as a "former fundamentalist Christian," "The Beast" http://www.thebeastmovie.com/ promises to spread the theory he claims is "gaining credibility among scholars" -- that Jesus was made up out of thin air. "The authors of the Gospels, writing 40 to 90 years after the supposed life of Christ, never intended for their works to be read as biographies. There are no credible non-Christian references to Christ during the period in which he is said to have lived," states the film's site. Here's how the film's promoters describe its plot: When her father, a biblical scholar, mysteriously disappears, a Christian high-school student named Danielle investigates. She discovers that he had stumbled across a cover-up of Christianity's best-kept secret: that Jesus Christ never existed. Now that she possesses proof of this dangerous fact, Danielle must confront two strong forces: a band of fundamentalist Christians who will stop at nothing to suppress the truth, and her own desire for Jesus Christ to be real. Diving into factual territory well-explored by scholars but largely hidden from the view of the public, "The Beast" is an epic story of innocence lost, faith in crisis and the astonishing power of the truth to survive. On the trailer, which is viewable on the film's site, ominous music plays while these words flash across the screen: "Centuries ago, a legend was invented. . . forgery . . . fraud . . . coercion . . . wealth . . . greed . . . torture . . . murder . . . war . . . gave it the power to dominate the world." The words are displayed on a background of a painting of Christ's face. Says one excited poster: "I must say, I highly commend this director for his immense courage on putting something like this out!! The fact that he has the courage to put out a movie about the possibility of Christ never existing after all the controversy surrounding a movie about the LIFE of Christ (well death really) is just amazing!! "Mad Kudos (and thanks) to EVERYONE involved in the making of this movie and good luck in handling all the 'adverse' reactions!!" Another participant enthused, "I'm so excited! I can't wait until it's released! This is DEFINITELY the age of Aquarius!!" "It always turns out that fundamentalist Christians are the bad guys," "The problem with this is the evidence they draw from is always out on the fringes of academic scholarship" -- evidence, he says, that is not even used by the leaders of the leftist Jesus Seminar.

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may be its your karma to shout against AMMA. and its God that put me in here to shout at you !!

May be.. !!

... both ways .. its interesting ...

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The terrorist mission of Jesus stated in the Christian bible: "Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not so send peace, but a sword. "For I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law against her mother in law. "And a man's foes shall be they of his own household. - Matthew 10:34-36.

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its ok gaurav, dont worry about that.. asstricks ,daashan and many more are the same... i dont care who they are. what they are upto.. just smash their heads..... these people are confused.. ( like the communist gods like EMS god , Nayanar god and the living demons like pinarayi and old man vs ) and there are more confused and idiotic people from the Christian mafia... but there are people who really reads.. and i posts for them only.. after all who are these people. Nothing will happen to our Dharma. it has to exist till the end of this universe and It will exist, this semitic religions ( for eg, christianity, islam and communism will perish.. ) is there any moghuls left in our country. any muslim rulers. any europeans, Santana Dharma will spread its wings all around the world.. and that is why God comes to earth ( Sri krishna , Sri Rama, AMMA etc ) and God wil make sure that Sanatana Dharma is on its full glory.. dont worry.. there are people who are afraid of that. ( there were people working against Sanatana Dharma always.. ) there were people who Abused Sri Rama, Sri Krishna and Amma..
__________________It is being and becoming, not hearing not acknowledging, but, it is the whole soul becomming changed into what it believes. That is Sanatana Dharma.(Hinduism)

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Creation is not an accident

Creation is not an accident. The sun, moon, ocean , trees, the flowers, the mountains, the valleys are not accidents, the planets move around the sun with out straying even an inch from their predetermined orbits, The oceans cover vast areas of the globe without swallowing up the earth. If this beautiful creation were an accident, it wouldn’t be so orderly and systematic. The Universe would be a chaotic mess, but look at the exquisite beauty and charm of creation, its intricate perfection. You call this an accident ? The vast pattern of beauty and order that pervades throughout all of creation, makes it very clear that there is a big heart and an inconceivably great intelligence behind everything .. !!

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"Dear fellow pilgrims in the journey of faith and compassionate service. I greet you on behalf of the National Council of Churches in India, the Chris

"Dear fellow pilgrims in the journey of faith and compassionate service. I greet you on behalf of the National Council of Churches in India, the Christian community in India and, above all, in the name of Jesus Christ. We rejoice with you on this very special occasion of the 50th birth anniversary celebrations of Her Holiness Mata Amritanandamayi Devi. We pay respect to the life and witness of our beloved Amma, who is the living symbol of Universal Motherhood. We wish Her abundant blessings from heaven, and long life. "Through Her compassionate service, Amma is giving contentment and peace. To the Amma who encompasses all beings, animate and inanimate, whom She encloses within the circle of Her loving embrace, I offer a thousand bouquets of flowers in the name of all Christians. "On Amma's birthday, I'll read two lines from a poem that I wrote in remembrance of my mother. "Amma, mata, ma, aai, taye, tallayai, mother, mutter, mommy: She is known in a 1,000 names, for She is all these and more. Fifty years she carried me-- first in her dreams, then in her womb, then in her lap and now in her prayers. Mother, never dies She keeps coming back in tender forms of loving care. "I want to dedicate this poem to you, Ammachi. "On this day of interfaith conference, I'm asked to speak on integration through compassionate service and to elaborate on the foundations of compassionate care for the needy in Christianity and how the Church's efforts in compassionate care have helped religious integration in India. So I'll speak about the foundation first. "So, let us struggle together to make it possible. We thank You, Amma, for the leadership and initiative You are giving to us as a model of this activity and my final blessing is: lokah samastah sukhinu bhavantu [May all the beings in the world be happy]." Rev. Dr. Ipe Joseph General Secretary, National Council of Churches of India The reverend's Amritavarsham50 Interfaith Summit speech: "Integration Through Compassionate Service"

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His Grace Cyril Mar Baselios

"I may hasten to point out Mataji’s plea for the awakening of Universal Motherhood, in which qualities of love, compassion, patience and forgiveness are abundantly invoked. His Grace Cyril Mar Baselios

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amma

'There is no harm in having many religions and faiths, but it is harmful to think that they are different and that one faith is higher and the other one is lower.'" AMMA

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"Integration Through Compassionate Service"

We rejoice with you on this very special occasion of the 50th birth anniversary celebrations of Her Holiness Mata Amritanandamayi Devi. We pay respect to the life and witness of our beloved Amma, who is the living symbol of Universal Motherhood. We wish Her abundant blessings from heaven, and long life. Rev. Dr. Ipe Joseph General Secretary, National Council of Churches of India The reverend's Amritavarsham50 Interfaith Summit speech: "Integration Through Compassionate Service"

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enthirede

didnt you knew it had become almost 200 crores relief work. 100 crore was long back, it was increaced to 200 crore recently.. and even if its a cover up, poor people are getting something, if its a hut then its there right. i heard that yesterday one Bishop ( ha ha he is achristian leader ) was treated at AMMA s Hospital, AIMS .. eyewitness report. enthirede inger " pallikkarude ashupathriyil " paavathine keettiyille,. . atho pallikkarude ashupathri athraykkangu beluthayaa !! i am sorry inger, whole world is comming to AMMA s feet. communist , christians leaders are only a few, to mention here... i know you would be feeling terribly bad, but there is no other way other than keeping silent and witness this change... ah! you can write against AMMA is this forum, and get some relief from the pain

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oops

Originally posted by Ingersoll Junior Bishop being treated at AIMS.... a big thing? How many non-Christians have been treated at various Mission Hospitals in Kerala in the past 50 years? Bishop was simply making an amicable statement...He probably is not aware of the clandestine operations going on at AIMS....
yeah most of the christian hospitals were doing this for many years may be the bishop wanted this to happen in Aims also.. but poor bishop he had to come to AMMA s lap for treating his illness like most of the other christian leaders

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ha h a

oh! the inger is doing the CBI work too.. hey inger the name that can describe you state if mind is jealosy, eda mone, assoyakkum kashandikum marunnilla,. pallikkaranet hospitalil arum kerathathinte dyeshyamaleeda mone,, ingane veshamayi purathu varunnathu. kuzhppamilla, ninakkum enthenkilum asukam varumbol neeyum AIMS il thanee pookum,,, annu nee enthu parayumeda..

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"Amma, the moment we saw your face

When Amma adopts a village, she gives the people there everything she possibly can: food, shelter, medicine, education, jobs, love The villagers of Samanthampettai (Nagore Village, Nagapattinam District, Tamil Nadu) were both excited and in tears. They thanked Amma for coming and blessing their village. Amma told them, "There is no need to thank Amma. Amma is not a guest. Amma is a member of your family." The villagers then told Amma that they wanted to rename their village after Her—"Amritakupam," or Immortal Cove. They asked Amma to unveil a placard immortalising the event. "Amma doesn't need any board," Amma said. "Your happiness is my board." The villagers responded, "Amma, the moment we saw your face, we forget all of our sorrows. We are all happy."

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a transilation !

As some requested for English translation, a translation of the original is made. Pardon me for the mistakes. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- The most illustrious personality in the past 50 years is Mata Amritanandamayi according to the noted Malayalam cine artist Padmasri Mohanlal. Mohanlal: I have been a distant onlooker for the last 26 years the way the purity of Mata Amritandamayi melted down into a shining diamond. I observed with boyish wonder the spreading of that purity across the mountains and oceans. These words are not said as a devotee. Where can we see a mind which consoles and caress millions without showing even a trace of ill-will? It is through Mata Amritanandamayi we came to know for the first time that there is an ocean of motherly love waiting beyond the walls of our home and friends. If a child cries, the mother knows whether it is due to pain or hunger. Similarly when we approach Amritanandamayi with a weeping mind she knows why we are weeping. This type of love was unknown to us. we can feel that even Amma’s medical and educational institutions radiate purity unseen anywhere else, is due to this presence. We saw the whole world approached Amma for help when a disaster like Tsunami struck. There is no one else in my memory who is so pure. Have the whole world ever waited like this for the embrace of a person?

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Special Cover Honoring Amma Released

27 September 2003 In commemoration of Amritavarsham50 and Amma's life of love, compassion and selfless service, India's Postal Department issued a special cover [envelope] and cancellation stamp on 27 September, the day of Amma's birthday itself. The stamp was handed to Amma by Shri. S. Thirunavukkarasu, India's Honorable Minister of State for Communications & Information Technology. The cover featured Amma's divine countenance, ensuring that many who were unable to come to Cochin to celebrate Amma's birthday were at least able to receive "darshan-by-post."

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"Messiah of Love":

Amma’s Biography in Braille 26 September 2003 Anil K. Dilwali and his family came to see Amma during Amritvarsham50 with a very special gift—108 copies of Amma's life story in braille. Mr. Dilwali was kind enough to recount us the full story. "The family—22-year-old Priyanka and her parents—had experienced a number of difficulties in their lives. After undergoing surgery for a brain tumor when she was four and a half, Priyanka sadly lost her vision. From that moment onward, the family has had to endure the obstacles and disadvantages that usually attend a life of blindness, such as medical expenses, educational limitations and a general lack of real opportunities. To add to this, Priyanka's parents have had trouble finding jobs, and, with the economic strain due to Priyanka's condition, have suffered financially. Fortunately, despite her limitations, Priyanka managed to take a course and secure a job in the travel-and-tourism industry, making her the sole source of income for the family. Such a triumph! "We heard all of this and were deeply inspired. We became aware of just how challenging the lives of the blind are, and we wanted to do something to help. We wanted to offer some hope and encouragement to them and their families, and help make them more aware of the options available. The thought occurred to us that Amma would definitely touch this family. Naturally, being Amma devotees, this thought led to the idea of printing a book on Amma and Her message, experiences and activities in braille. We titled it: Amma: A Messiah of Love. "We presented Amma with a copy of the book and explained what it was. This was the first time Amma was hearing about it. As I was showing and explaining it to Her, Amma was smiling and gazing deeply and lovingly into my eyes, while running Her hands over the cover. Then, with tears streaming down Her face, She opened the book and ran Her fingers over every single leaf. With each page She turned, another tear fell. Few around Amma were without moistened eyes as well. It seemed as though Amma was speechless with love, and we felt overwhelmed with Her emotional response

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Catholic

Catholic Christianity begun with the satanic alliance between the barbaric, concubine-sired Constantine and Pope Sylvester (Bishop of Rome.) Constantine had by then already murdered Crispus (his son by his first wife) in 326, drowned his second wife in the bath, killed his eleven-year-old nephew, and then his brother-in-law. Both benefited enormously from this unholy alliance between Altar and Throne, the power of the Pulpit aligning with the terror of the Sword, a formidable foe that crushed all opposition.

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nirantara on malayalavedhi

In the name of Mata,

In the name of Mata, on Your 50th Jubilee Celebration.... On behalf of all those who have gathered here.... In the name of the lakhs of people here, embodiment of universal brotherhood and love.... Amma, Mata Amritanandamayi.... I offer my hearty good wishes on behalf of all those gathered here. "Respected religious leaders and my dear friends, it is my pleasure to participate in this Interfaith Conference, which has proposed a significant theme under the caption 'Religions Embracing for Peace & Harmony.' I am all the more delighted that this conference is organised in the context of the celebration of the Golden Jubilee of Mata Amritanandamayi, acclaimed personification of Universal Motherhood and love, which is based on the great virtues of compassion, patience and forgiveness. "As you all know, my presence here bears with it a representative character, placing on me the obligation of presenting the Christian perspective in the discussion of the theme. I'm aware the representatives of some other world religions are also present here to enrich us with their contributions. I'm asked to explain how religion would, in the Christian perspective, promote peace and harmony in the human society—negatively said: 'Why religion is not a hindrance to achieve a peaceful and harmonious life in the human society.' His Grace's Amritavarsham50 Interfaith Summit speech: "In the light of Christian religious principles, religion as a means, not a hindrance, to social, political peace and mutual tolerance." "Thank you."

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nirantara on malayalavedhi

In the name of Mata,

In the name of Mata, on Your 50th Jubilee Celebration.... On behalf of all those who have gathered here.... In the name of the lakhs of people here, embodiment of universal brotherhood and love.... Amma, Mata Amritanandamayi.... I offer my hearty good wishes on behalf of all those gathered here. "Respected religious leaders and my dear friends, it is my pleasure to participate in this Interfaith Conference, which has proposed a significant theme under the caption 'Religions Embracing for Peace & Harmony.' I am all the more delighted that this conference is organised in the context of the celebration of the Golden Jubilee of Mata Amritanandamayi, acclaimed personification of Universal Motherhood and love, which is based on the great virtues of compassion, patience and forgiveness. "As you all know, my presence here bears with it a representative character, placing on me the obligation of presenting the Christian perspective in the discussion of the theme. I'm aware the representatives of some other world religions are also present here to enrich us with their contributions. I'm asked to explain how religion would, in the Christian perspective, promote peace and harmony in the human society—negatively said: 'Why religion is not a hindrance to achieve a peaceful and harmonious life in the human society.' His Grace's Amritavarsham50 Interfaith Summit speech: "In the light of Christian religious principles, religion as a means, not a hindrance, to social, political peace and mutual tolerance." "Thank you."

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