On Sunday, October 6th, 2024, devotees gathered at the MA Centre in Singapore at 9 a.m. to celebrate the 4th day of Navarātri and the first day of Lakṣmī Pūjā. Synopsis of Mādhavāmritaji’s talk: The Aṣṭalakṣmī refers to eight forms of Lakṣmī, the Goddess of Wealth and Prosperity. These eight forms indicate different types of...Continue Reading
On Thursday, October 3rd, 2024, Amriteswari Society celebrated the first day of Navarātri with devotion. The hall was ready by 6 p.m., and devotees gathered both in person and online for the Durgā Pūjā. Suresh Menon and Sivaraj, both of whom sponsored the event, participated in the archanā to Goddess Durgā. In his talk, Br....Continue Reading
On Saturday, 5th October 2024, devotees gathered at the MA Centre in Singapore at 5 p.m. to celebrate the 3rd day of Navarātri and Durgā Pūjā. Synopsis of Mādhavāmritaji’s talk: Behind Durgā’s slaying of Mahiṣāsura lay a saga of one man’s determination to avenge a perceived wrong, a bitter resolve that led to generations of...Continue Reading
On Friday, 4th October 2024, devotees gathered at the MA Centre in Singapore at 7 pm to worship the Divine Mother on the second day of Navarātri. Following the chanting of Amma’s Aṣṭōttaram and the Durgā Aṣṭōttaram, Br. Mādhavāmṛta delivered a thought-provoking talk. In his talk Br. Mādhavāmṛtajī explained how Navarātri celebrates the slaying of...Continue Reading
The first Asia-Pacific Spiritual Retreat ended on 31st March 2024. Swamiji left Singapore, leaving behind unforgettable memories and the lingering fragrance of spirituality. Before he left Singapore, Swamiji expressed his appreciation for how well the event was organized and how receptive devotees had been during his talks. Swamiji also graced the Centre with a visit,...Continue Reading
5th July 2020 – Amritapuri – from Amma’s Guru Purnima programme Amma knows that many devotees are sad that they cannot be here today for Guru Purnima. We have to abide by the Government rules. When so many residents stay here, Amma has to ensure their safety as well. Only if we behave as...Continue Reading
Amma’s senior-most disciple, Swami Amritaswarupananda, explains why Guru Purnima is the most sacred day in the Indian calendar. “Religious texts of all faiths present God as the embodiment of compassion, love, selflessness and other noble qualities. But is it possible to speak with God? Can that Divinity be seen, touched, felt and experienced? It...Continue Reading
5th July 2020 Today is Gurupurnima. The birthday of the Supreme Guru Vedavyasa. Vedavyasa who categorised the Vedas in a specific way. We celebrate the birthday of Bhagavan Vyasa who authored the Mahabharata, the Brahmasutra, the eighteen Puranas and so on as the day of paying homage to the lineage of Gurus. The Sadguru is the one who...Continue Reading
June 22, 2020 – Amritapuri It has been five years since the United Nations started observing International Yoga Day. During this brief time, yoga as a practice has gained an astonishing amount of acknowledgement and popularity. Most nations have acknowledged that yoga boosts physical health and stimulates emotional and intellectual growth. Similar to Ayurveda, yoga...Continue Reading
NEWS RELEASE Online Meditation, Yoga & Satsang LIVE from Amritapuri – June 18, 2020 – Amrita Silent Retreats is thrilled to announce the launch of our New Online Program of Meditation, Yoga and Satsang (Spiritual Talks) LIVE from Amritapuri, India. As a response to the current pandemic and travel restrictions, Amma has initiated this program...Continue Reading
