Books

Original price was: ₹260.00.Current price is: ₹220.00.

This book is a continuation of the meditation on Amma’s teachings and the timeless Upanishadic wisdom that began in the first volume. The primary topic here is on how to live free, being centered in our True nature. The greatest example of one who lives centered in Awareness(Sthitaprajna) is our Divine mother Amma.

The path to transcending the ego’s illusion of separa-tion lies in self-awareness and recognition. It calls for a profound shift in perspective, a shift from ego-centeredness to a recognition of our essential oneness with all that is. It invites us to look within, to inquire into the nature of the self, and to question the validity of our perceived separateness. “ Similar pointers to one’s Self can be found scattered all through the book. Use this book as a contemplation, a continual reminder to stay rooted in your True nature.

Without verbal communication, human existence would be miserable. Exchanging ideas and sharing emotions are part and parcel of life itself. However, it is the silence that we acquire through prayer and meditation that really helps us find peace and true happiness in this noisy world of conflicting differences and competition. In normal every day life, where people have to interact and communicate in numerous situations, observing silence is dif-ficult. And even if our surroundings are conducive to quietude, remaining silent is not so easy. It can even drive ordinary human beings crazy. However, blissful silence is the true nature of divine personalities such as Amma. Watching Amma deal with various situations and people all over the world, I have seen the grace and perfection with which She switches from one mood to another. One moment, Amma is the supreme Spiritual Master and, the next, the compassionate mother. Sometimes She takes the mood of a child, at others of an administrator. After advising CEOs, award-winning scientists and world leaders, She simply gets up and walks to the darshan hall, where She receives and consoles thousands of Her children from all walks of life. Generally, Amma spends Her whole day—and most of Her night—comforting Her children, listening to them, wiping their tears, infusing them with faith, confidence and strength. Throughout all this, Amma ever remains in Her natural serene state. She never gets tired. She never complains. Her face is always aglow with that radiant smile. Amma the extraordinary in ordinary form dedicates every moment of Her life to others.What makes Amma different from us? What is the secret? From where does Her infinite energy and power come? Amma’s presence reveals the answer to these questions so clearly and tangibly. Her words reaffirm it: “The beauty of your words, the charm in your actions, the allure of your movements all depend on the amount of silence you create within.

If people are to be righteous and cultured, noble values must be instilled in them from a young age. The easiest way to do this is by familiarizing children with stories of God. Tales of the divine play of Śrī Rāma, Śrī Krishna and other divine incarnations help us understand dharma (code of righteous conduct). Their lives convey how one may conduct oneself righteously.