Ōm namaḥ śivāya. On Sunday, October 20th, 2024, devotees gathered at the MA Centre in Singapore at 8:30 a.m. for the weekly satsaṅg. Synopsis of Mādhavāmṛtaji’s talk:Pūjā ought to help us see God in the Guru and the Guru in God. Through pūjā, we can develop a deep intimacy with the Divine. The lives of devotees such as Sulabhā and Pūsalār show us that what God loves isn’t the offering...Continue Reading
Kārtikā Pūjā — October 2024 A monthly birthday is traditionally observed in India based on the moon’s position at the time of birth. Kārtikā is the nakṣatra or star constellation in which the moon was transiting at the time of Amma’s birth. Therefore, each time the moon returns to this spot in the heavens, approximately every 28 days, is considered to be a day of dedication to Amma and is...Continue Reading
Ōm namaḥ śivāya. On Saturday, October 12th, 2024, devotees gathered at the MA Centre in Singapore at 9 a.m. to celebrate Vijayadaśamī. Synopsis of Mādhavāmritaji’s talk:Vijayadaśamī, ‘the victorious 10th day,’ marks the victory of Durgā over Mahiṣāsura and that of Rāma over Rāvaṇa. It is not a celebration of aggression but that of dharma over adharma. Navarātri indicates a progression from the lower to the higher gunạs, from tamas to...Continue Reading
Ōm namaḥ śivāya. On Friday, October 11th, 2024, devotees gathered at the MA Centre in Singapore at 7 p.m. to celebrate the ninth day of Navarātri and the third day of Saraswatī Pūjā. Synopsis of Mādhavāmritaji’s talk:Amma is śwētāmbara-dhāriṇī. Her white robes reflect her simplicity and inner purity. Is she a pustaka-dhāriṇī—does she hold a book? As a Guru, she bestows spiritual wisdom on millions. Is Amma a mālā-dhāriṇī? Rudrākṣa...Continue Reading
Ōm namaḥ śivāya. On Thursday, October 10th, 2024, devotees gathered at the MA Centre in Singapore at 7 p.m. to celebrate the 8th day of Navarātri and the second day of Saraswatī Pūjā. Synopsis of Mādhavāmritaji’s talk:Amma is nāda-rūpiṇi, the embodiment of divine sound. She has command over all four levels of sound: vaikharī, madhayamā, paśyanti and parā. This explains the uncommon vibratory power of Amma’s voice. Her vāṇī (words)...Continue Reading
