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INDIAN SPIRITUALITY, SPIRITUALLY ILLUMINED GREAT SAINTS OF CONTEMPORARY TIMESTRANSCRIPT
Arunachaleswara Temple, Tiruvannamalai
Anasuyeswaralayam, Jillellamudi
Navanaga Nageswaralayam, Varasiddhi Vinayaka Temple, Jillellamudi
Hymalayam, Jillellamudi
Sree VIswajanani ParishatJillellamudi
Amma's visit to Sri Ramanasramam - 1974
Boundless compassion towards all beings
Sri Anasuyadevi(Amma, Jillellamudi)
28-03-1923 12-06-1985
Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi
30-12-1879 14-04-1950
AMMA - MAHARSHI
(Resonant indications from the lives of two Mahatmas)
Telugu compilation: Dr Sripada Gopala KrishnamurtyEnglish translation: Indumukhi Seshagirirao
Revised by: S.Mohana Krsihna
Sree Viswajanani ParishatJILLELLAMUDI
AMMA-MAHARSHI
Originally published in Telugu (2000 copies)in 1978 by Matrusri Publications Trust, Bapatla, (Guntur Dist., AP)
English version was brought out during 1987 by Sri Indumukhi
This revised edition (1000 copies) is published by Sree Viswajanani Parishat
Copy right 2011 by Sree Viswajanani ParishatJillellamudi 522113Guntur Dist., Andhra Pradesh, IndiaTel: +91 08643 227324
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DEDICATION
This translation into English of 'Amma- Maharshi' book, I
believe is the Prerana of Amma Herself for the benefit of
those who do not know Telugu as the existing publications on
Amma are mostly in Telugu and I am fortunate that this work
was done through me.
The words in Telugu pertaining to Vedanta philosophy used
by Amma during Her conversations are difficult to translate
into English with equivalent vocabulary and emphasis to
convey their original meaning. My firm faith is that Amma
Herself being the goddess of literature has prompted the
suitable English words at appropriate juncture while
translating the book.
The purpose, usefulness or necessity of this work is left to her
own choice as per Her divine play.
Amma said - “Offering to God with gratitude things given by
Him is 'Nivedana' (as human beings cannot produce by
themselves any thing)”. Similarly this piece of work is Her
own, making me to only record Her dictation. Thus this is Her
own work, which I physically place before Her lotus feet in thdedication, on this day of idol installation (5 May 1987), in
the temple Anasuyeswaralayam at Jillellamudi.
Indumukhi
INSPIRATION
The sayings of Amma and Maharshi, their behaviour,
attitude, practices and their replies to visitors when
questioned, have many striking similarities conveying unique
message though the words and language used were
different.
Also, I have not come across such similarities in the ways of
any other two Mahatmas. Amma and Maharshi have not
taken the Sanyas Ashramam. For both of them, the visitors
are their own children irrespective of their age, nature, caste
or status. Amma showed no special favour nor rejected any.
She showered affection towards one and all whether they are
her own children or rank outsiders, through out her life.
Maharshi too displayed such unique equality towards all.
Maharshi's attire was very simple as an Atyashrami. Mother,
for the sake of her spiritual children used to be well-dressed
though she had no attachment to such things. To all visitors
and followers, Amma and Maharshi showed the same
kindness, affection and sympathy. Both proclaimed that they
have preached from their own experience. Both have
identified with 'All'. They have pronounced that 'Everything'
and 'Anything' is themselves.
FOREWORD TO THE FIRST EDITION
A book comparing the similarities in the teachings of Amma,
Jillellamudi and Sri Ramana Maharshi of Tiruvannamalai was
originally written by late Dr.Sripada Gopala Krishnamurty in
Telugu and was published in 1978 by Matrusri Publications
Trust, Bapatla. This is an attempt to translate the same into
English for the benefit of those who are not familiar with
Telugu.
I believe that this would enable all non-Telugu speaking
brothers and sisters to understand the philosophy believed
by the two great philosophers of modern age and relish the
spiritual nectar distributed by these great personalities.
Indumukhi
FOREWORD TO THE REVISED EDITION
I came to hear about Jillellamudi Amma a number of times
during 1979 through my friends at Hyderabad. Though I was
born and brought up in places in Guntur district close to
Jillellamudi and heard of Amma then, I did not have the
darshan of Amma. After I was prompted to take refuge in
Amma, from early eighties, I became a frequent visitor to
Jillellamudi.
I came to know about the glory of Arunachalam
(Tiruvannamalai) and Bhagavan Ramana Maharshi at about
that time through the books of Paul Brunton which I read at
Jillellamudi. My enthusiasm to visit the place increased as
Amma, during her sojourn in 1974 visited Ramanasramam.
Dr Sripada Gopalakrishnamurty in his Telugu book, Amma –
Maharshi, observed close parallels between Amma and
Maharshi. The compassion of Maharshi towards all beings,
even animals and birds is well known. Squirrels, peacocks
and even crows used to find solace in the presence of the
great master. The devotee children of Amma who
accompanied her during the visit to Ramanasramam saw
the joyous dance of the peacocks unfolding their feathers on
seeing Amma. Any one who reads the biography of Amma
knows how all creatures are drawn to Amma and
experienced her affection. Cats and mice used to play hide
and seek while Amma was sitting, on her extended sari,
forgetting their natural enmity.
I and my long-time friend who is a devotee of Amma set out
on our journey to Thiruvannamalai during 1984 and visited
Jillellamudi first to receive the blessings of Amma. It was a
pleasant evening. Amma was relaxing, lying on her cot on
the open terrace. There was a cool breeze and a few
residents and visitors were present.
“Ramanasramam is very much an asramam. Ours is like a
house where always marriage is taking place “ –Amma said
on hearing that we were visiting Thiruvannamalai. We went
to Thiruvannamalai, stayed in the cottage provided by the
asramam management, performed giri pradakshinam
around the sacred hill and worshipped in the Samadhi
shrines at Ramanasramam. We also visited the ancient
temple of Arunachaleswara and his consort
Apeethakuchamba and offered prayers. Our first visit to
Thiruvannamalai lead to several visits in later years with
family and like-minded friends.
There is a little known event – the meeting of Amma and
Ramana Maharshi during 1936-37. Late Sri Rajupalepu
Ramachandrarao, a frequent visitor to Jillellamudi to whom
Amma revealed glimpses of her divinity, used to maintain
diaries of his experiences and what Amma told.
In the excerpt from his diary (published in the January 2010
issue of Viswajanani), Sri Ramachandrarao stated that while
Amma was in her native place (Mannava near Ponnur), two
American missionaries took Amma (13) to Tiruvannamalai
along with them for the darshan of the Maharshi. It seems
there was silent communion between Amma and Maharshi
in a way known only to them. Sri Ramachandrarao recorded
that Maharshi viewed Amma as Matrubhuteswari. The
legend that it was Ramana Maharshi who addressed Amma
as 'Matrusri' for the first time gives credence to this.
The frequency of my visits to Thiruvannmalai too increased
in the past few years with the grace of Maharshi and Amma.
After one such visit, the idea of re-issuing the book 'Amma-
Maharshi', translated into English by Sri Indumukhi came
up. I could get a copy of the English work from Sri
I.Ramakrishnarao his son and suggested to Sri Viswajanani
Parishat, Jillellamudi that the book may be reissued. They
readily agreed and asked me to improvise the text and
presentation where necessary.
I consider that this book in your hands is the result of the
blessings of Amma and Maharshi. I thank Sri Viswajanani
Parishat and Sri I.Ramakrishnarao for giving me the
opportunity. I also thank Sri V.S.Ramanan, President
Ramanasramam with whom I discussed about the work, for
his words of encouragement.
S.Mohana Krishna
HYDERABAD“Khara”Devi Navarathri
PREFACE
Incarnations and Mahapurushas have taken birth on this
planet since creation. If world history is recapitulated, it will
be observed that in all parts of the world, great persons
shone like beacons of light with their exalted stature,
radiating peace and wisdom.
Western lady gave birth to scientific giants where as Eastern
woman gave to the world many realized souls (Jnanis). One
had conquered the external nature of things and the other
succeeded in conquering the inner nature.
It is not that in Western countries philosophers did not exist
or in Eastern countries scientific personnel did not shine. The
difference is only in the numbers.
Even in the Eastern countries, the credit for yielding many
spiritual luminaries goes to Bharath.
After the Upanishadic times and subsequent to the three
Acharyas, only rarely Mahatmas who gave to the world the
essence of spirituality borne out of their own experience are
seen. Such rare world teachers of our times are Anasuyadevi
popularly known as Amma, Jillelamudi and Bhagavan
Ramana Maharshi.
One can see many similarities in their way of life and their
teachings. At the same time, it can not be concluded that
their lives ran on parallel lines or their experience is identical.
In Amma's life, there was no stage when she did some kind of
Sadhana. She was in the Natural state from birth itself.
Bhagavan Ramana seemed to have done Sadhana in early
years to abide in the Natural state. In daily life, even for a
moment, Amma did not leave the Atmasthithi. She is the
blossomed flower without the bud-stage. “If you want to see
the full-moon, you have to visit Amma, Jillellamudi and if you
search in other places, you can see only partial phases of the
moon. There is no one else like Amma”.. declared Dr Sripada.
Still he perceived many similarities between these two
spiritual luminaries.
Though all the Rishis of the Upanishadic times are seers, their
experience appears to be different. While we believe that
Rama, Krishna, Balarama, Gouthama are the Avatars of Lord
Vishnu, there appears to be differences in their messages.
Even the Acharya-trio had also adopted different ways. But if
we observe carefully, we find similar flowers springing from
their nectarine branches. These flowers are alike in colour
and fragrance.
From such creepers that bear the same kind of flowers, Dr
Sripada plucked the flowers and made two garlands.
One is Amma and the other is Maharshi. Both are
personifications of love and oceans of affection. Both are
Jnanavatars with unbounded forgiveness and super-human
traits. At once, they are ideal human beings also worshipped
as divine incarnations in contemporary times. The life of Dr
Sripada, by worshipping both these personages with
garlands of ever fresh flowers emanating fragrance for
generations to come, is blessed.
AMMA
1. Which is not a regular custom a practice is the custom
here.
2. Devotees while sitting before Amma, irrespective of
melody in their voice, recited songs or Sthothrams
(hymns) and the atmosphere was never silent.
3. In the dining hall (Annapurnalayam) of Andarillu
(House of All) after dining, disposal of leaf plates by
individuals is a practice.
4. In the Andarillu (Annapurnalayam) food is tasty.
5. This is Andarillu (Every body's house).
6. Devotees have built a temple on the tomb of Amma's
daughter (Hyma).
7. To sit in this hall itself is very useful.
8. Has the Rikshaw puller taken his food ?
9. There are no restrictions for coming or going. (to the
House of All).
10. Why so many come here? The reason is known only to
them.
MAHARSHI
1. Maharshi has not prescribed any customs or practices
and regulations for the inmates of the Asramam.
2. In the Hall ( of Maharshi's Asramam ), breaking the
silence and calm suddenly, a female or male voice was
heard reciting a song or a poem.
3. In the Ramana Ashram, after taking the meals, removal
of leaf plates by the guests themselves is common.
4. In the Asramam also food served is delicious (Undavalli
Anjaneya Dasu).
5. Who is to question your stay in your Ashram ?
6. On the tomb of Maharshi's mother devotees have
constructed a temple.
7. To come here itself is useful.
8. For every one, serve Ashram food.
9. I do not ask anyone to come or go.
10. Why so many are here, is known only to them.
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11. During worship, Mother used to drop flower petals on to
her own feet.
12. My children - "I will stay at the place which father
(Amma's) and all of you decide.
13. 'Are they coming? I will get up. Keep hot water ready for
my bath'.
14. No strangers come here.
15. Amma's first question is "Have you taken food?"
16. Inspite of burning sensation in her stomach, Mother did
not drink butter milk lest the same would be insufficient
for the visitors.
17. Amma's gaze on the visitors flows breeze-like on all
those present without expressing any impression of
thought 'Ah! you!' or 'who are they' ?
18. When visitors arrive, inspite of having fever, Amma
instructed to keep hot water ready for her bath.
11. Ramana also himself sang 'Ramana Sadguru Rayare'
(meaning Ramana is the Sadguru).
12. I like whatever you all do together.
13. For visitors to have easy darshan and approach,
Maharshi used to get the sofa shifted in front of the
entrance door and relax.
14. Maharshi said that no introduction is required for new
comers and all can directly approach and speak without
reservation.
15. Bhagavan first enquired about satisfying ones hunger
and only later came to the quest for salvation.
16. Sweet butter milk if not adequate for all the guests,
Maharshi does not himself take the same.
17. Ramana's eyes look always same. In that gaze no trace
of emotion or agitation is seen.
18. Suffering with carbuncle and weakness also Maharshi
came out and sat in the hall to give darshan to the
devotees.
AMMA MAHARSHI
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19. All blood (good or bad) is divine in nature.
20. Whatever Amma speaks leads to the 'origin'.
21. Whatever path is possible or easy (for you), that alone
benefits you.
22. "Heap up this sand", it is spreading and getting lost.
23. Amma used to instruct to take care not to spill and spread
sand heaps, not to break mats and crush tumblers by
carelessly leaving them in the premises where they might
be broken when people move around.
24. During Amma's Golden Jubilee celebrations, unconsumed
rice was served to fish, birds and ants.
25. Amma though appears to be in deep slumber, when some
one calls in a small voice (murmurs) also she answers.
AMMA MAHARSHI
19. 'Is it period, what if ? Everying is Brahman! What is
there in mensturation'. You can tell them to come.
20. Even from simple acts like cooking - from that a
preaching in philosophy for us.
21. Bhagavan used to select and indicate the easiest
method to suit individuals.
22. Maharshi used to pick up rice grains spilt near the
kitchen.
23. Packing papers removed from postal packets or
parcels and pencil bits found thrown out are picked
and stored by Maharshi for use.
24. In those days whatever was offered to Maharshi was
to be distributed then and there itself. Hence the
offerings were fed to ants, squirrels, cats, dogs and
cows.
25. Bhagavan's sleep was lightest. Often he used to
awake from sleep.
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26. Amma said that she would first embrace those who
come with an intention to harm her.
27. For those three persons who enquired what
Sadhana they should practice, Amma's reply was in
three different ways.
28. For all questions Amma's final answer is the only
one, 'All is that only'; but the start is made from the
level (caliber) of the questioner.
29. The work progresses in perfect order , even though,
those who think that without their presence the
work comtemplated cannot be completed, are not
present.
30. Once Shri Potluri Subba Rao clicked twelve times his
camera to take photos of Amma but the image could
not be captured even in a single snap.
31. Your boy is with me.
26. A brahmin who declared that he intended to earn fame
and name by killing Maharshi was being obstructed by
the inmates present in the hall. But Bhagavan called
him to come closer and took him to the dining hall.
27. In a similar situation and for the same question
Maharshi gave different replies.
28. For all questions Bhagavan's final reply is 'know who
you are; the start is made from the level of the enquirer.
29. Maharishi used to curb the ego of the disciples who
were proud of their performance.
30. One photographer tried to take photos of Maharshi and
he could not get the image even in one snap out of
several exposures he made.
31. Where did your boy go ? He is here.
AMMA MAHARSHI
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32 ( Amma while taking bath in the rivulet) When snakes
approached her swimming in the stream, she used to
pick up and deposit them on the bank.
33. Visitors shed tears while gazing at Amma.
34. When a visitor complained that one who does
misdeeds, like cheating, forgery, misappropriation etc.,
alone come up in life', Amma replied, "You too can be
likewise my son', (if you can)".
35. 'Your mother told me (in the dream) to take you to
Tenali (town) said Venkata Subbaiah garu, Amma's
grand father. The six year old Amma replied mother has
not instructed me (likewise)in the dream'.
36. On a Sivarathri day forenoon, while serving food to her
father, Amma offered a few morsels of meal (food) as
Prasadam to Radha Krishna Sarma which he ate with
devotion. After some time Amma made fun of Sarma
saying 'Hey! on Sivarathri day you have taken food
without taking bath, (Actually on that day Sarma
wanted to fast).
32. Snakes used to crawl over Maharshi's body.
33. When devotees used to glance at Maharshi, tears used
to flow from their eyes.
34. When visitors said "In this Ashramam only collection of
money appears prominent", Bhagavan replied them
'they have joined here for earning wealth and if you
have the same desire join them to share it.'
35. "In a dream a divine person has informed me to initiate
you with Dattatreya mantram, please get initiated" said
a visiting person. Bhagavan replied 'Please wait till the
same divine person instructs me to get initiation from
you'
36. Maharshi on an Amavasya (new moon) day, invited the
visitors to have breakfast. The visitors were orthodox
brahmins. However, not to displease Bhagavan, they
partook the breakfast. After a while Bhagavan
described the good effects of onions and said that when
they are properly cooked they will not give out the
odour, though offensive and strong smell is their
nature."Did you notice the odour of onions used in the
Upma, you were served as breakfast? Maharshi
enquired.
AMMA MAHARSHI
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37. "Mother, why that cat always sleeps on your pillow?"
enquired a visitor, and Mother quipped - “ Why, is the
cat so low?".
38. "How many days this grief and difficulties?".
"As long as you are alive".
39. "Amma!, I have rheumatic arthritis". "I too have leg
pains" said Amma.
40. "We have come to a place where they (snakes) dwell".
41. When Prabhudatta Brahmachari proposed to Amma to
visit Brindavan, Amma taking him to a nearby area with
a rivulet, pointed out that it is Brindavan.
42. Outside Gana (music) and inside Bajana (drumsbeat).
43. "To whom should I tell about my problems?".
44. While declaring that I am "every where" why do you
want to recite 'Manthrapushpam' in my presence only?
37. Mother (Maharshi's) enquired Bhagavan "Why that dog
always lies on your lap? Bhagavan replied, It is always
in 'Nirvikalpa Samadhi'. A great soul has come in this
dog's form".
38. "So long as 'I' is alive, grief cannot be avoided".
39. "They say they have eye diseases. I have problem with
my legs. To whom should I tell my trouble".
40. "We have entered the abode of snakes. We have no
right to trouble them".
41. When Rangaswamy mentioned 'Kasi-Kasi' (Benares),
Bhagavan replied that if those two letters are left out,
this is "Kasi".
42. That is Aata (Veladi) and this is Theta (Geethi) (names
of metres in Telugu poetry).
43. "To tell your problem, you have Swamy. But to whom
should I tell mine ?".
44. "Is it wrong to extend your legs (to relax) in the
direction of Swamy? Is Swamy not present everywhere
and in all directions?"
AMMA MAHARSHI
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45. "As you like my son. You can apply sandal (wood) paste
to hands, legs or neck as you please".
46. To the thief Amma said "Wait, I shall remove and give
you the tiger-nailed necklace as it does not come out
easily and your hands may get pained".
47. Somebody offered Amma a basket of Amla fruits. Out
of them Amma picked only sour fruits and ate them lest
the children who already caught cold would consume
them which aggravates they suffering.
48. Amma used to feed the dog near her abode with
coconut kernels.
49. Some people remarked in Amma's presence that a
preacher criticises and degrades other religions. Amma
immediately replied that "He scolds or criticises publicly
where as we do the same thing in our houses secretly.
Hence his habit appears to be better than ours".
50. Dr. Sripada was asking Shri Sagar who is staying in the
hut away from the abode of Amma in a low voice
whether any diaries are available. Amma who was quite
some distance away told Ramakrishna to look into his
45. "It is our duty to go according to the wishes and views
of others".
46. Is it ! Has Lakshmi (cow) gone to the kitchen hall and
drank hot pudding? Alas !, her tongue would have
been burnt badly.
47. When Palani Swamy was sick, Maharshi removed the
mango fruit kept below his pillow and ate it, lest it would
aggravate the sickness, if he eats it.
48. Maharshi used to get Ashram cows fed with iddlies
(steamed rice cookies).
49. There was news regarding the death of a prominent
personality. All those present spoke of his bad charecter
one after another. Maharshi said "It is true, he used to
be very clean by bathing twice or thrice a day".
50. In the last days of Maharshi, a Sadhu came to have the
darshan of Bhagavan and the inmates of the Ashram
did not allow him to see Maharshi. The Sadhu standing
AMMA MAHARSHI
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request for the diaries.
51. Those who have seen Amma once come again and
again to Jillellamudi.
52. A lecturer from Macherla present before Amma was
thinking why Amma did not talk. Just then Amma asked
him "How are you?".
53. Offering sugar candy to Amma, I thought, that it would
be nice if the candy is given by Amma to Shri Bhaskara
Rao. After some time Amma gave the same piece to
Shri Bhaskara Rao who was the fourth person among
those who came for her darshan.
54. There is no difference between worldliness and
spirituality.
55. There is nothing ( for me) to question and know.
56. A disciple of Mouna Swamy, beat Amma on her back
with a cane. Amma was silent.
where he was, started starting in the direction of the
room where Maharshi was resting. Bhagavan came out
of the room to the verandah and gave darshan to the
visitor fulfilling his desire.
51. Those having affinity here will have to come from even
nook and corner.
52. As soon as I think "Bhagavan - please glance towards
me", Bhagavan looks towards me.
53. Before going, Nartaki wished inwardly that Bhagavan
should look towards her and Bhagavan cast his glance.
Next day when Chalam also thought similarly Bhagavan
looked towards him too.
54. The kingdom in heaven referred to in the Bible and this
universe are not different.
55. For Maharshi there are no doubts requiring
clarifications.
56. He could not control his anger and spit on the face of
Bhagavan. Bhagavan kept silent.
AMMA MAHARSHI
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57. I have no special taste for anything.
58. I do not observe any particular custom or (religious)
practice.
59. "Why do you want this Puja (worship) and crown?"
"Is there anything which I rejected, to object these and
to tell you that these are not required".
60. Here, a mosquito has kissed me.
61. When you say "Oh! God of knowledge (Vidyaya
namaha), they say Oh! God of ignorance (Avidyaya
namaha)", is it not?
62. Silk sarees ! even gunny cloth can be worn or (I) can be
without anything.
63. Amma!, don't you have pain (in limbs) ?
"Yes I have, how can I be without pains?"
64. When a plate full of different dishes is offered, mixing all
items, Amma served everybody hands-full.
57. I am not mindful of taste of any of the different items
you have prepared; I mix them all together and eat.
58. Bhagavan does not observe any particular custom or
practice.
59. "Why do you require this fan and sofa Swamy?"
"All things that happen just happen. Will they stop, if I
do not agree?"
60. Those people have fed me with beatings as you feed me
with sweets.
61. "To beat with a stick, is it?". That also is worship.
62. To sit below this tree or on the heap of sweepings
(litter), I feel happy.
63. If this hand is moved from hither to thither mountains
move.
64. When different items of eatables are placed before him,
collecting little bit from each item and mixing them
together, Maharshi used to eat.
AMMA MAHARSHI
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65. When Amma patted the bullock with affection, the
bullock, touching the feet of Amma with its snout in
reverence, breathed its last.
66. I do not require anything from anybody without you all
around . Giving to me while I am amidst others is the
real offering.*
67. If Amma says 'Aha' (Is it ?) the essay writers (authors)
correct the mistakes they made.
68. "What I say is from out of my experiences alone - my
son".
69. When Rajamma started to initiate Amma, she herself
had some (visions) experiences.
70. After all, don't you know that I follow you ?
(* Amma used to immediately distribute the offerings to
all those present around her without keeping anything
for herself).
65. When Bhagavan touched the crow with love, it
breathed its last.
66. Am I single (alone) ? I have a big family.
67. If Maharshi say's "Please read it again", then the
Pundits by reading again, correct their omissions and commissions.
68. When (spiritual) books, are read, the contents are only
what I have experienced.
69. One saint kept his hand on the head of Bhagavan (in an
attempt to bless or initiate) and he himself went into
slumber.
70. Why fear ? Am I not following you ?
AMMA MAHARSHI
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71. Amma's birth anniversary celebrations were due on the
third day after the expiry of her daughter, Hyma.
Amma's son Subba Rao told that he would get the
celebrations cancelled. Amma asked "Could you stop
that (Hyma's death)?" The celebrations were
performed as scheduled.
72. Coming to Jillellamudi is not a waste any time.
73. Amma's feet are softer than tender betel leaves.
74. Rice cooked the previous night, fish curry, boiled rice-
water etc., whatever devotees offered, Amma accepted
and ate.
75. At Amma's lotus feet (presence) bullock, dog,
Koteshwara Rao's mother and Vasundhara's mother
breathed off in peace.
76. Chindambara Rao (Amma's grand father) was shocked,
when Amma called him nearer, while she kept her hand
on the hood of the cobra.
77. Amma received and experienced the chest pain of
Mallikarjuna, when he was crushed by a bullock.
71. Chinna Swamy stopped the visitors to meet Maharshi as
he was suffering from cancer. Bhagavan fasted till the
visitors were allowed to see him.
72. From this entrance (ashram), you will be qualified to
reach Moksha.
73. "Bhagavan's body is soft like velvet", Rangan said who
normally massages Maharshi's legs.
74. Bhagavan ate rice cooked the previous night and cereal
pudding etc.
75. In Bhagavan's lap, deer, crow, Alaghamma and Lakshmi
(cow) breathed their last peace fully.
76. Alaghamma (Bhagavan's mother) said that she used to
shiver with fear, when snakes crawled over Bhagavan's
body.
77. Bhagavan received the back pain of K. Ramachandran.
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78. Amma asked for coffee. At that moment there was no
stock of sugar. Annapurna, feeling anxious checked a
tin which was not in daily use and to her surprise, found
sugar, in that.
79. When a person was in anguish that his wife could not
come to Amma's presence, (as she was having her
monthly periods), Amma said "if you and your wife
together come and offer me that saree, I will wear it".
Gayathri who was feeling sorry that she could not
attend to the funeral rites of her father (as she was
having her monthly period) was told by mother that
period is a bodily function similar to expulsion of stools,
urine etc. whereafer she took part in all rituals without
hesitation.
At Jillellamudi, in the presence of Amma if anybody
expires pollution customs are not followed.
80. At the entrance of the house in Mannava, where Amma
camped, the form of Reddy Subbiah, a devotee of
Amma, was seen requesting the people present to dine
before leaving the place. In reality, the actual Reddy
Subbiah was at Jillellamudi at that time.
78. Maharshi asked for orange pickle. Chinna Swamy felt
sorry as it was not available. Just then two baskets of
oranges reached Asramam.
79. "Is monthly period cause for untouchability? Do not
show such difference, serve them as usual".
80. A swamy near the entrance of Ashram requested
everyone to dine first.
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81. Many people who come to see Amma, shed copious
tears on seeing her. This is everyday scene.
82. “Amma - Have you given Hyma the orange I gave you ?”
"Why ? I have given it to those who are in need".
83. Amma has responded to my silent prayers twice and
fulfilled my wishes.
84. Amma sorts out those who have not taken the meal and
enquires them whether they have dined and sends
them to take the meal first and come back.
85. The vow due to be fulfilled at Tirupati on behalf of his
son was complied with by Cherukumilli Hanumantha
Rao in the presence of Amma.
86. When Amma was asked which Mantram she chants, she
replied "Yes-Mantra".
87. 'Whatever is said (by Amma), it is a sentence
(vakyam)".
81. Rangaswamy, Nartaki, Begum Syed etal, used to shed
tears profusely on seeing Maharshi unable to control
their emotion.
82. Though we beg so much, Bhagavan does not give us
anything but he gives to that Masthan everything even
though he does not ask.
83. Bhagavan answered the mental prayer of Dr.
Karamchandani.
84. Maharshi spots those who are hungry and feeds them.
He only dines after all other have finished their meal.
85. Devaraj Mudaliar who vowed to Shri Venkateswara
Swamy, performed the same to Ramana Bhagavan to
fulfill the vow.
86. Earlier Maharshi was called "Amaswamy", 'Ama' means
'yes' (in Tamil).
87. "Eka maksharam ( one alphabet ), Hrudi ( in heart )
Nirantharam ( at all times ), Bhasathey ( shines ),
Swayam Vilikhithey Kadham ( on its own ), writes
itself".
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88. Amma touches gently and moves her hand over the
heads of those who prostrate on her feet and shed
tears.
89. "That is quite enough", Amma said to Raghavaiah (blind
man) who was describing the robust person whom he
could not see but who put him in a crowded bus.
90. "It is only long and short. What is good or bad ?”
91. "I am not what you are not, my son".
92. To see me itself is a merit.
93. I see godliness in you where as you see me as human.
94. "What are you thinking ?"... (sone one asked)
"Only about me ?"
"I thought it is about all of us".
"Are you ALL not within ME ?"
95. If I point out your faults, who can cross the seventh
milestone and reach here ? (i.e., no one can come
here).
96. Amma while referring about herself say's "Nenu"
(myself).
88. Buchamma abruptly caught hold of the feet of Maharshi
while he was coming down the stairs. Maharshi moved
his hand over her head affectionately.
89. "I am the same Maulvi (Muslim fakir) who helped you to
get down from the train and disappeared", Maharshi
informed the magician (Indrajali).
90. In my view no 'bad' exists.
91. "The same Atma (soul) exists within both of us".
92. To have devotion to me itself is a main qualification.
93. Unless you get rid of the thought that human being is
only the body, you all see me only as this physical body.
94. What are you seeing with partly closed eyelids?
"Me, there is nothing other than Me".
95. If I start punishing, even a black crow will not peep into
this Ashram.
96. Maharshi also says 'Nenu' while talking.
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97. You are all my God.
98. Whatever ups and downs (shocks in life ) are due, they
happen.
99. My son, I am not anything which you are not.
100. "Amma, please forgive me for my mistakes".
"Only if, I reckon them as mistakes".
101. Am I not always pregnant/mother of infants ?
102. Where am I to go ?
103. For me all are children. I have no Sishyas (disciples).
104. There is nothing to learn by enquiring.
105. I do not tell anybody to do this way or that way.
106. I am not other than what you are, my son.
107. When I think that 'All' is myself, then who are the
devotees?
97. For me every one is Maharshi.
98. The burden is due and I carried.
99. There is no difference between my hand and your hand.
You can yourself pick up the Vibhuti (sacred ash).
100. "Bhagavan please do not keep in mind the evil deed I
have done".
"Where is mind to me to keep it (misdeed) in ?"
101. Am I single ? A big family ( I have)!
102. I don't find a place to go.
103. I do not consider anybody as my sishya.
104. Maharshi has no doubts requiring clarification.
105. Maharshi will not ask you to swallow (accept) anything.
106. When you reach that state, you know that there is no
speciality in me, and that you are also 'that'.
107. There is only one 'I' (meaning that the entire universe is
one). Then which is to be meditated upon and who is
the meditator?
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108. I do not observe anything in particular (path or
religion).
109. Because you have questioned me, I told.
110. During holidays be coming here.
111. If I say 'I', it is not merely this - 'Anasuya'. It is merger of
all 'I's which becomes, 'I' (myself). That is the only 'I'.
112. "He is also my child"
113. For the Namaskaram (Obeisance) offered, Amma
appears unnoticed.
114. You have only one son. I have many children, you see,
Am I not tolerating their mischief ?
115. What matters, if it is (done) at my son (at Tirupati) * or
with me (here)?
116. I am also worshipping 'you all' my son; You cannot
worship me to the extent I worship you.
117. I have no walls (veil) which conceal.
118. No sin can be committed by him, I declare
(*Amma is referning Lord Sri Venkateswara, diety in Tirupati
temple as her son)
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108. I do not have (a particular) religion.
109. Upadesa is done only to those who seek.
110. As you have holidays spend them here.
111. Who do you think 'I' am ? The 'I' existing in all, - is this 'I' (myself)
alone.
112. "Is she (though immoral) not my child ?"
113. When Namaskaram is put, Bhagavan behaves as if it was meant for
somebody else.
114. You have only one family. The burden of all families is on my
shoulders.
115. Is the Lord at Palani not present here?
116. I prostrate to you even before you prostrate (to me).
117. Can I not see even when I close my eyes ?
118. No one can independently act.
119. Snakes are better than us. They harm only those who
harm them, but we human beings harm those who are
not even known to us.
120. Everyone here is eating the food that is due him (i.e.
destined).
121. What is there to know ? He will get himself known.
122. To say that your name should be published has the
'ego', equivalent to the 'ego' to tell that your name
should not be published.
123. With 'Vikaram' (passion), 'Akaram' (form) has come.
124. Be angry on the anger itself.
125. The rituals are not meant for the dead.
126. Whatever is done, it is for one's sake.
127. Even what happened (or done) yesterday is not
remembered today. Then why think of the past ?
119. Monkeys pluck only one fruit at a time. We human
beings pluck all fruits at a time.
120. If we are destined to eat, they (eatables) come on their
own accord.
121. Where is our surrendering ? It gets surrendered (by
itself).
122. Even to say that I do not want (to have) desires is itself
a desire.
123. This body is itself disease.
124. It is appropriate to get angry over the anger.
125. There is no necessity now to observe rites to send them
to heaven.
126. Even to help others is a selfish act. If others are all
happy (due to your help), you too shall be happy.
127. In this birth the load of ego is over powering and is not
becoming possible to get rid off. It is best not to have
eagerness to know about the past and future.
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128. You have at least come to know that, that you do not
know.
129. All troubles or pains, including for physical body are to
the mind only.
130. If his share of food is not due here, can he come to this
place ?
131. The bag of burdens is hung at the 7th mile stone and
left there before reaching this place. After staying here
for sometime and while returning back they collect the
bag (left earlier to their homes).
132. One should become Sannyasi. It is not 'taking'
Sannyas.
133. Your husband is in your heart. Appearance (form)
alone does not make the husband.
134. To see good in others is our goodness.
135. (our) deeds are not in (our) hands.
136. To get the state (of mind) that every thing is done by
Amma alone is the experience.
137. What is left behind, after one surrenders? The thought
to overcome desire is itself a desire.
128. There is the 'One' through whom (you) know that (you)
do not know.
129. Whatever experienced is by the mind.
130. If that is not meant (due) for us, how can we have it ?
131. Reaching here, feeling happy, he dances with joy. While
returning back to their destinations, the bag of sins
which was left on their way here is collected and carried
back on their shoulders.
132. Sannyas is eschewing (conquering) 'ego'. Not changing
the dress.
133. Bhagavan narrated the message of Bhrunga "your Lord
is in your heart. Where else can I search him?"
134. To have the desire to do good to others is always good.
135. An invisible power decides as to how one should act.
136. Experience means transcending duality.
137. Desire to have Moksham (salvation) is also hindrance
for surrendering.
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138. Sankara said "Advaitham (monism) has Visishtatha
(eminence)" "Visishtatha itself is Advaitham", said
Ramanujulu.
139. One who tells that this should not be performed (by
others) except by a Brahmin is not a Brahmin.
140. Whatever is not to one's liking, appears as difficulty.
141. For Nigraham (self control) alone, Vigraham (image or
idol) worship is needed.
142. Ever available (for approach) is Amma, without
restrictions.
143. It (spirituality) does not come with prior knowledge and
when it comes , it is inconceivable.
144. In my view there is no Jadamu (inanimate). It is
'Chaitanyam' (awareness) only that exists.
145. 'He' is not dwelling in the ant or in the mosquito, my
son. 'He' exists as the ant or as the mosquito.
146. All of you, is myself. All your belonging is myself. All this
is myself.
147. Whatever is inside that is (also) outside.
138. As "Everything is Brahmam", is said by Advaitis, "In
everything Brahmam abides as Visishtatha" as per
Visishta-Advaitham.
139. Brahmin is one who has known Brahmam.
140. Difficulty is due to useless thought.
141. Worshipping idols leads to the concentration of the
mind.
142. Spirituality is everybody's property and not restricted
(reserved) for a few.
143. Spiritual growth is not noticeable (conceivable). It is
not something newly acquired. It is losing that which
exists (i.e. replacing initial notions).
144. The one that exists is Chaitanyam.
145. To be omnipresent, except 'He' none other exists. The
one exists is God.
146. In 'you' - This body exists. Not only this body, all this
Universe is within 'you'.
147. "He" who is inside as well as outside, is the same.
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148. "Salutations (Namaskarams) to everybody". Is he not
himself included among everybody? It means that he
is offering (namaskarams) to himself.
149. A Sakti is doing everything. It is better you follow the
path as directed by the divine Sakti.
150. Even Manasu (mind) is Chaitanyam (consciousness).
But it feels it is bound.
151. Atma exists everywhere. The body only moves hither
and thither. Moving to any extent or direction it is within
the Atma. Hence no one can escape from the eye
(purview) of Atma.
152. If Atma is understood (known), all these can be found
abiding in it.
153. The power (energy) in "Siva, Vishnu, and Gayatri" is the
same.
154. In the eyes of Jnani all are Jnanis.
155. After attaining Atmadarshan (knowing the Self), body
and the world does not appear different from Atma to
the Jnani. For him the world, body etc., is Atma itself.
148. In this world no one offers Namaskaram to another
person, my son!
149. What you feel, you do (act). It is "He" alone who gives
that feeling (thought).
150. If only 'one' (or oneness) is felt, the mind is then
independent.
151. All are in my lap and none is outside my lap.
152. If 'That' is known, 'That' too becomes 'This'.
153. All Mantras (sacred words) have the same power.
154. I reckon you as personification of complete wisdom
(Jnana) my son!
155. Body is not reckoned as Atma. But the body does not
exist without being Atma.
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156. That alone has become all these.
157. All are in my lap only, No one is outside my lap.
158. I do not think as 'that', I think as 'this' only.
159. To act is not in your hands.
160. That which became two and also non-dual is God.
161. Sthithis (stages) exist not only for human beings but for
animals too.
162. Preprana (intuitive impulse) is divinity.
163. That which exists everywhere in the form of Sakti is
Atma.
164. Thoughts are given by God only.
156. The seen, the act of seeing and the object that is being
seen are all manifest reflections of the only
Chaitanyam.
157. The sparks though rise from the fire, they fall off leaving
the flame. We (human beings) cannot exist away from
God.
158. This world does not exist with another Atma similar to
Atma. It is neither different from nor part of Atma. It is
Atma itself.
159. To act or not to act is not in your hands. Whatever is to
be done by you in this birth had been predetermined.
Whether it is to your liking or not, those acts (Karma)
will be performed by you.
160. Atma is neither Dwaitam nor Adwaitham.
161. Animals and trees etc. attain Atma Sakshatkaram
though it is rare.
162. For every act the motivating force is His.
163. The truth is Sakti without Atma cannot act.
164. Find out where from "I" takes birth (originates) and
mind abides there.
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165. Trupti (contentment) is Mukti (Liberation).
166. Kaivalyam (at-one-ment with Godhead) is attained by
not having Vaikalyam (wavering mind).
167. Super-mind? - that which makes to go up (gain) also
makes to get down (lose).
168. For Srusti (creation) there is no beginning. Pralaya
(dissolution) does not come at a time to the whole
Universe.
169. Creation and destruction do take place every moment.
170. This universe exists always. Some one comes and some
one goes.
171. Why God has done this creation ? Because God himself
is creation.
172. Unless his food is due here he cannot reach this place.
Even if he comes he cannot sit before the plate to eat.
Though he sits (attempts) to dine, he cannot eat even a
morsel.
165. Desirelessness itself is Moksham.
166. Possessing everlasting peace is Moksham. Is it not?
167. Is it said that the light in the head is to be lowered into
the heart? How is it possible to move Atma from one
place to another, when it is existing all over?
168. Specially creation alone or destruction only do not exist
at any time.
169. In every moment creation exists. In every moment
destruction takes place too.
170. When one who observes is like a screen, the one that is
existing (or seen) is Atma only.
171. God is not separate and creation is not separate.
172. If the same is not due to us, how shall we have (get) it?
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173. Can we pray God to end (remove) the difficulties?
"Yes, pray that you have given these difficulties, and
you remove them".
174. Telling you is for redressal.
"God alone redresses. Appeal to him alone".
175. If you say that you are eating here free of cost, does it
mean that what you eat there (in your house) is your
own?
176. Bhouthikam (worldliness) and Adhyatmikam
(spirituality) are not different. Jeevitham (life) and
Jeevanamu (living) are given by God.
177. For the very first birth, from where did Karma
(causation) come from, Who has given it?
178. Is it not this Universe (Vishwam) Krishna showed to (his
mother) Yasoda ?
173. Is it a wise act on the part of a person in diffculties, to
pray to God?
"Yes, undoubtedly".
174. "In your presence, we like devils, are able to cook
(food) in huge vessels and move them".
"Are you (the devil)? See that Big Demon that is
cooking". Saying so Maharshi pointed out
Arunachalam Hill.
175. Whatever you eat, is it not God's gift?
176. Loukika Jeevithamu (worldly life) is a part of
Adhyathmika Jeevithamu (spirtual life).
177. The reason (causation) for birth, we must say, is due to
Ajnana (ignorance). It is not appropriate to say that it is
due to karma. (If it is said as due to karma, then
question crops up as to whose karma. Who am 'I'?
178. Vishwarupam means to see this world as God.
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179. You are also incarnations. My incarnation is for you.
180. Sankalpam (volition) is Samsaram (family life).
181. Anasuya is the one who has conquered likes and
dislikes.
182. You have understood that you do not know, is it not?
183. Anticipated events do not take place. But whatever is
due cannot be avoided.
184. When food is (considered as) Brahman then what about
excreta ?*
185. I do not consider Atma, Jivatma and Paramatma as
separate entities.
186. First allow them to go in whatever path or direction they
are proceeding, then slowly divert them this way.
187. Mind itself is the Guru.
188. In my view Guru means 'He', God alone. No one else.
*(In Amma’s view, nothing is to be detested).
179. Everyone is God's incarnation.
180. Sankalpam means mind's Samsaram. Sankalpam
paves the way for Samsaram.
181. The state where likes and dislikes do not exist is
Vairagyam (dispassion).
182. To know that one is ignorant is not ignorance.
183. Whatever is to happen that only will take place. If you
are destined to perform duty, it is inescapable. In case
you are not destined to work, even if you hunt for work,
it would not be possible.
184. Deficiency as also virtue belong to you only.
185. After separating Upadhis (entities), Jiva and Parama
from Atma can you see any difference ?
186. The Guru first follows the disciple's path (direction) and
at the appropriate time diverts him to the path of
eternity.
187. "Atma-vai Guruhu" (Atma itself is Guru).
188. Why do you differentiate between Guru and Ishwara?
Guru is Ishwara.
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189. Their faith alone would protect them, my son.
190. Guru is within you. To think that Guru is somewhere outside is due to ignorance.
191. Dhyasa (continuous remembrance) is Dhyanam
(meditation).
192. Your (chosen) path is easy. Your path is good.
193. Whatever you can adopt (practice) is an easy path for
you.
194. Any path is good. Your path is good for you only.
195. Just to bring the palms of your hands together does not
mean Namaskaram.
196. Amma told a goldsmith who came from Warangal "Build
a temple by chanting (the name) in your heart. Does
construction of temple can only be with stone ?
197. If you practice with Bhakti (devotion), what if the place
is a toilet?
189. Primarily the importance is not for the worthiness of the
Guru but for the Bhakti (devotion) of the disciple.
190. Your mind is your Guru.
191. If Dhyasa is not externalized through physical senses
and turned inward in the mind then it becomes
Dhyanam.
192. Select the path you like and you will find it easy to
follow.
193. The path that suits your natural instinct, you can adopt.
194. For purifying the mind, all paths are good. The pure
mind can itself select the best path for practice.
195. Mind abiding in its own state is Namaskaram.
196. Maharshi narrated a story of Poosalar constructing
temple mentally in Tinnur.
197. For meditation there need not be hard and fast rules to
be observed with regard to time, place posture, method
etc.
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198. Amma informed the essay-writer who visited her that
the three words. "Salutation to Viswanath (Siva),
Sarvanath (Lord for everything) and Jagannath (Lord of
universe)", mentioned by him earlier are adequate.
199. You are telling that when you want to do (offering
prayers) your mind is wavering. Hence whenever
possible you keep doing.
200. By repetition (words) become Mantra.
201. You can think that everything is by your own effort or
think that some power is getting everything done.
202. Even that, He alone should give .
203. For anything the Taruna (ordained time) should come.
204. Pining (Avedana) is worship (Aradhana).
205. Kriya (action) and Karma (action) are in the Kartha
(doer).
206. Unless you start with Anatma (which is not Atma) you
cannot finally conclude that everything is Atma.
198. Maharshi told Dilip Kumar Roy that singing devotional
songs itself can take one forward (in the spiritual path).
199. Don't you get time for meditation? Then even while
doing the work, go on chanting 'I', 'I'.
200. When you contemplate, other thoughts leave.
201. You may either search the origin of the thought 'I' or
surrender to the power which sustains.
202. Your effort also takes place only as per destiny.
203. When the time is ripe the seeds of teaching germinate
in the mental field.
204. Pining for the Darshan is more important than having
Darshan.
205. If you know the Kartha (doer), all things to be known
merge and disappear in the Kartha.
206. In fact, there is nothing such as Anatma. That which is
called Anatma is within Atma only.
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207. For those who ask what they ask for one given. To
those who do not ask, Amma herself ascertaining their
need, gives them.
208. Whatever you imagine would have been heard by you.
209. 'That' too, he alone should give.
210. This Srusti (creation) is God alone.
211. Prema (Love) is God.
212. Purushakaramu (human effort) and Divine help
(Daivasahayam) are one and the same.
213. All forms (appearances) are His.
214. All is That.
215. Pain is, He alone!
216. As all names are His, He is nameless. All forms are His.
So he is formless.
217. When He is making you work, does not the result
belong to Him?
207. Whatever is beneficial to you, 'God' alone knows. Leave
everything to him alone. Whatever is needed by you,
He will provide.
208. Who are we to tell? Some Sakti (power) itself would
prompt it to say.
209. Even to think of God it is his gift only.
210. For God to see his own image 'Srushti' is the mirror.
211. Prema (Love) is God.
212. The Almighty (God) works in this world through
Purushakaramu (human effort).
213. The only one that exists is seen in all these different
forms.
214. Jagattu (world), Jivudu (Soul), Eshwara (God) all are
one and the same.
215. Even pain is given by Him only.
216. No name or no form; what is existing is the only one.
217. When good and bad are His, does not the suffering and
pleasure belong to Him?
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218. To one who has seen That, this also appears as the
same.
219. You call it by any name, but the existing one is 'That'
only, my son.
220. You name it as you like - God, Swabhava, Sakti. There is
only 'one' that exists.
221. 'That' alone has become all 'These'.
222. The one that cannot be found by searching is God.
223. In my view everything is Chaitanyam (spiritual
consciousness), there is no Jadam (in animate) at all.
224. For one Atma we are the bodies.
225. "Amma, your grace is required". "The grace always
exists. Your work getting completed is grace. Your
works not being done also is grace. When things occur
in our favour, then we think that there is grace. Thing
happening unfavourably also is grace.
226. You make your attempt. When opportune time comes,
works get completed automatically.
218. If true divine life is understood, this worldly life is clearly
seen as not different from that one.
219. You may call it by any name, but what exists is only one
thing.
220. World, Maya, Leela (divine play) Sakti all these are in
Atma only.
221. From where the world, the variety of things, you
originate, from the same source, It also emanates.
222. Where are you? Where is God? - to enable you to go
and see.
223. This universe is expansion of Atma only.
224. Atma exists (immobile). Only bodies move on.
225. "We need your grace".
Grace is always there".
226. You look to your work. When time is ripe, grace of
Iswara will shower on its own.
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227. 'That' alone should give even Bhakti.
228. From where did he come from? From divinity. Then
going back also is to that destination only.
229. Not wanting Sthithaprajna is itself Sthithaprajna
(contented stable mind).
230. Either think that you are doing everything yourself, or think that all things are being done by some Sakti.
231. Is there a small form as Jiva ?
232. The Aham (self) getting form becomes Ahamkara
(ego).
233. Feeling "My or Mine" appears to pave the way for
happiness but actually leads to pain and misery.
234. One has to become a Sanyasi. It (sanyas) is not
something to be taken.
235. Whatever comes, enjoy happily.
236. Do as you are prompted. The prompter is - He only !
227. One person had said that he cannot do any Sadhana
without grace. Maharshi replied that even the desire to do
some Sadhana has been implanted by the grace alone.
228. Philips was informed that his son, came from Atma has
gone back and merged into Atma only.
229. They do not desire anything. It is enough if only
Moksham (salvation) is given. Is it not a desire?
230. "When I have the thought that 'I am doing Japa', how
do the sins due to bad habits not affect ?".
231. Worshipping takes place only when the 'I', you call
exists separately.
232. To say 'I am this - I am that' is Ahamkara.
233. When the Bhava that this is 'mine', is removed, the mind
gets purified.
234. Leaving off 'ego' is Sanyasam but not changing clothes.
235. Why bother ? Let things come and go.
236. Whatever way you feel is easy and best, you follow that
only.
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237. They say that body is not Atma. But body does not exist
apart from Atma.
238. The Sakti that is all pervading is Atma.
239. All is 'That'. That 'one' alone has become 'All'.
240. All are "Myself".
241. Everybody sees only Atma. Forms (appearances) are
like pictures on the screen and bubbles in the ocean.
242. It is not that you receive something I give. You should
receive whatever I give.
243. Can you purchase peace (of mind) from a shop ?
244. Nothing else is obtained by "Jnana". It is possession of
'Jnana' only.
245. To be in equipoise at all times, and in states is Samadhi.
246. To be in equipoise at all times, and in all states is
Samadhi.
247. Doubts should be cleared only by thinking.
237. For the Jnani who realised truth, this body is also felt as
Atma.
238. Atma alone exists becoming all these different kinds of Sakti.
239. The existing 'one thing' alone has become, Sat
(Reality), Chith (consciousness), Ananda (Bliss) etc.
240. Except Himself none else is to be seen.
241. Whatever is seen is That only.
242. Attain a stage where cheerfulness during happiness,
grief during distress, will not influence you.
243. Is 'Moksham' sold in any shop?
244. There is nothing to see; Atma Darsanam (Self
realisation) is to 'become'.
245. Samadhi is not something which lasts only for some
minutes or a few hours. To be in Samadhi while the sense
organs are functioning is the Sahaja (natural) Samadhi.
246. At all times, under all circumstances one should be in
Samadhi.
247. Contacting the one who can deeply think and explain,
will clear doubts.
AMMAMAHARSHI
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Amma in Anasuyeswaralayam
Samadhi shrine of Bhagavan Ramana Maharshi
Amma Maharshi