Author: Lavanya Waechter

Adi Parasakthi – Jnana Sakthi

Adi Parasakthi – Jnana Sakthi

Nov 10, 2017 | |

Adi Parasakthi – Jnana Sakthi For the modern youngsters and even many elders, the knowledge of our Puranas (a collection of Hindu scriptures) are based on modern cinema. Most of us know what is Adiparashakthi (divine power) from what we have seen in our cinemas. A movie on Adiparashakthi begins with lightning, thunder, rain, violent storm, planets and galaxies appearing and disappearing and fireworks – like explosions! So this is Parashakthi! Cinema producers, with their limited understanding of our Puranas, highlight only one aspect of Parasakthi. The most important aspect of Jnana Shakthi (divine wisdom) – Mahadevi’s All Knowing...

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The Inner Light of India’s Navaratri Festival

The Inner Light of India’s Navaratri Festival

Oct 2, 2017 | |

The Light of the Divine Mother The Divine Mother, the supreme power that is the very cause of the universe, showers love equally on all beings and guides humanity towards spirituality, says MATA AMRITANANDAMAYI. Navaratri (The Festival of Nine Nights) is an occasion for invoking Parashakti, the supreme power that is the very cause of the universe. Vijayadasami (the Victory of Goddess Durga) marks the successful completion of this occasion. These days are a time for vows, spiritual practices and worship. Negativities such as laziness, lust, anger, pride, envy, impatience and a lack of faith are obstacles to spiritual...

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“Amma is My Greatest Inspiration and Ultimate Ideal” – Baba Ramdev

“Amma is My Greatest Inspiration and Ultimate Ideal” – Baba Ramdev

Oct 2, 2017 | |

18 September 2017, Amritapuri Ashram Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev came to Amritapuri to meet Amma on Monday. It was the first time the two had met. He was welcomed with Purnakumbam by the Swamis and was garlanded by Swami Purnamritananda Puri, General Secretary of the Mata Amritanandamayi Math. He met privately with Amma, engaging in a wide-ranging discussion touching on Ayurveda research, organic farming, protection of cows, education and yoga, and how to take it forward for a better India. Later, Amma and Baba Ramdev addressed all the devotees together on the stage. Baba Ramdev spoke to the ashram...

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Navaratri Festival, 2017

Navaratri Festival, 2017

Sep 28, 2017 | |

2017 Navaratri – What is so special this year? It is after a long time that this year it will be a Complete Navratri. Until last year, we had one tithi (astrological calculation of date) overlapping the other. However, this year it will be one complete tithi, unlike previous years which had witnessed two tithis falling on the same day. One tithi followed by the other the same afternoon, this year, however, Navratras will last for all of 9 days. For example – First Day is dedicated to Goddess Shailputri and she will be worshipped the entire day and...

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The 3rd International Day of Yoga

The 3rd International Day of Yoga

Sep 25, 2017 | , , |

The 3rd International Day of Yoga (IDY) on June 21st, 2017 was a great success. IDY has a very interesting history. Let’s look at the genesis and development of this international cultural celebration. A United Nations Resolution Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is promoting yoga as a way to celebrate India’s rich and ancient spiritual culture. Yoga in its many forms is a beautiful expression of Indian cultural wisdom. In 2014, at his first address to the UN General Assembly, P.M. Modi proposed a resolution for an International Day of Yoga (IDY): “Yoga is an invaluable gift of India’s...

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