Author: Arun Ganesan

Amma Explains ‘Self-dependence’ as the Goal of Yoga

Sep 5, 2024 | , |

This year’s International Day of Yoga (IDY) theme, “Yoga for Self and Society,” highlights yoga’s power to transform both individuals and communities. As Amma emphasized, yoga is not just a physical exercise but a path to mental peace, spiritual growth, and self-dependence—a state where true happiness and security come from within, unaffected by external circumstances. By promoting both physical and mental well-being, yoga is essential in today’s world, reducing stress and fostering mindfulness. This individual practice creates a ripple effect, inspiring others and contributing to a healthier, more balanced society.

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The Song of Love

Sep 2, 2024 | , |

Discover the beauty of “The Song of Love,” a poem that captures the essence of unity, connection, and the quiet joy found in the simplest moments. Let it guide you to a place where the heart and soul harmonize with the world around you.

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Love, Untrapped From “I” & “You”

Love, Untrapped From “I” & “You”

Apr 30, 2024 | , |

Swami Amritaswarupananda Puri expounds on the true nature of supreme love. Most people are familiar with attachment, which can quickly turn to aversion, but true love is different. It’s a love without duality, where two become one, and it’s not an emotion that comes and goes. This supreme love is undying, without cause or reason, and transcends the mundane world of likes and dislikes. It’s a love that dissolves the ego and merges with the infinite, as seen in the poem by Mīrābai. As Amma says, “We are formless love — the embodiment of love,” and this love is beyond human intellect and calculation, a pure awareness that is the very nature of existence.

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Making Space in Our Hearts for Others

Making Space in Our Hearts for Others

Mar 6, 2024 | , |

Amma teaches us that the essence of spirituality is to awaken love and open up to the suffering of others. In a touching anecdote, Amma shares the story of a woman who was forced to skip essential dialysis treatments due to dire situations. As we expand our hearts, we will feel the pain of others as our own and help in whatever way we can.

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Love Like a Diamond

Love Like a Diamond

Jan 4, 2024 | , |

“Love Like a Diamond” portrays love and growth, likening the personal transformation to a diamond formed under pressure. This inspirational poem dwells upon kindness, selflessness, and the power of love and self-discovery, bringing out the notion that one is never alone and that supporting others is a pathway to see yourself in every aspect of life.

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