A renowned disciple of Mata Amritanandmayi will be in Auckland from June 18 to 28, to spread her divine teachings.
Bramachari Shraddhamrita will conduct nightly prayers known as ‘Satsang’ from June 19 to 26 at the Shanti Niwas Charitable Trust Hall in Onehunga.
Sangeeta Kalra, Secretary of the Mata Amritanandmayi Satsang Group Inc said that the programme will comprise Pooja, recitation of 108 names of Amma, informal discussions, medication and Prasad.
“Shraddhamrita has offered to conduct Bhagawati Pooja, Lakshmi Pooja, Durga Pooja, Kali Pooja, Vishnu Pooja and Shiva Pooja at the homes of devotees. The cost of each Pooja would depend on the items required and the extent of the ceremony,” she said.
One-Day Retreat
Ms Kara said that Shraddhamrita will conduct a one day-Retreat on June 23, at which Shraddhamrita will outline the teachings of Amma, show a devotional movie and discuss spirituality. While the Retreat is free, participants in the Pooja would be charged $21. He will also teach the ‘Integrated Amrita Meditation Technique’ on June 24. Both programmes will be held at Shanti Niwas.
“This is a powerful technique to reconnect with our inner-self to experience the true joy and peace in life. Inspired by Amma’s divinity, this programme aims to integrate body, mind, intellect and heart, through a combination of Yoga, Pranayama and Meditation,” she said.
Divine Amma
Mata Amritanandmayi, popularly known the world over as ‘Amma’ and the ‘Hugging Mother,’ is believed to represent purity of spirit. Her teachings have captured the minds and hearts of countless men, women and children of every ethnic and cultural vicissitude in every continent on earth.
Christened Sudhamani at birth (at Parayakadavu, a fishing village in the Quilon district of Kerala), she showed compassion and understanding from an early age.
She is known for her philanthropic work as well as her innate knowledge of almost everything that a human being could seek.
Centres advocating her teachings have been established in Asia, Middle East, Africa, North and South America and Europe.
The Monk
Shraddhamrita received his initiation as ‘Brahamacharya’ in 1997, making him equivalent to a Monk in the Hindu religion. A graduate in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, he relinquished his career in the software industry to serve Amma. He is involved in coordinating scientific research and social welfare projects at the Amrita University, established in the name of Amma with campuses in Amritapuri, Cochin, Coimbatore, Bangalore and Mysore.
Further details can be obtained from Sangeetha Kalra on (09) 6245192
Email: ammasatsangnz@gmail.com Website wwww.amma.org.nz
Photo: 1. Mata Amritanandmayi 2. Bramachari Shraddhamrita
