2006 Tour - New York, NY
May 26-29, 2006
Amma is received by her eagerly awaiting children
Amma is led to the stage
Amma is welcomed with a beautiful song sung by members
of the New York City Sri Karunamayi Satsang Group
Amma smiles at her children before the program begins
A lovely Kuchipudi dance is performed, describing the
greatness of Sri Ganesha
A second dance is performed, depicting the glory of Divine Mother
Chamundeswari as She fights vigorously with the demon Mahishasura
Divine Mother's battle with Mahishasura represents the battle between the
positive and negative forces within our own hearts and minds
Swamiji gives an introduction before Amma speaks
Amma's divine discourse
Everyone joins Amma in singing divine bhajans with joyful devotion
All are taught the Sri Devi Khadgamala Stotra Ratnam, a powerful chant that brings peace, healing, and tremendous spiritual progress
Amma leads her children in a meditation dedicated to world peace
A devotee has come all the way from England to receive
Amma's loving, healing touch
At the Individual Blessing Program, everyone waits patiently while basking in the beautiful energy radiating from Amma
Amma finishes arati to a crystal Sri Chakra after performing milk abhishekam -
the milk is then distributed to everyone as a healing prasadam
Amma gives her profound spiritual blessings
A family receives Amma's auspicious blessings
Whether young or old, all enjoy the sweetness of Amma's gentle touch
A special moment while a devotee receives Amma's blessings,
given freely and openly to all
Amma reads the card presented by a devotee - each and every card,
containing our heartfelt requests and concerns, is patiently and respectfully read by Amma
Many people have traveled long distances for the opportunity to
attend a sacred homa in Amma's divine presence - during the homa,
Amma chanted numerous special prayers for universal peace
Swamiji explains many details about the steps in the homa and the
significance and benefits of the different kinds of offerings
Swamiji explains how the homa is performed in a special way for
universal peace and welfare, and how we can pray during the homa
for whatever kind of help we need from God
Amma requests all to perform a special mudra resembling a lotus bud,
while Samputita Sri Suktam is chanted for universal peace and prosperity
Swamiji shows the purnahuti to everyone - the purnahuti is the most important final offering, signifying offering one's entire life to God
The kind and gracious hosts receive Amma's blessings
after the completion of the homa
