Amrita Virtual Academy Blog
Welcome to our blog! Here you will find interesting articles on a variety of subjects. Stay connected with your instructors, deepen your knowledge and stay updated!
The Language of Love
by Amritapushpa N. | Jun 13, 2021 | Malayalam
Amma’s love for mankind expresses itself in everything she does, both tangibly and intangibly. During the pandemic when so many devotees could not be in Amma’s physical presence, among other things, Amma offered them the gift of Amrita Virtual Academy, through which...
The Mother in Nature
by Lola | Jun 9, 2021 | Amritaculture
Recently, I noticed that one of our small rudraksha trees had vines growing on it. So I went over to the tree and started to remove the vine. At first I was feeling rushed and anxious to remove the vine and I was just trying to get the job done. But then I remembered...
How to Read a Weed
by Seetala, Aradhana Hendry -Guest Blogger | Jun 1, 2021 | Amritaculture
"Nature is a mystery to us. Many ayurvedic herbs and plants look to us like useless weeds. Out of ignorance we destroy them. But a knowledgeable ayurvedic physician knows how useful and significant they are." -Amma What are weeds and what can they tell us? We commonly...
How To Grow Delicious Organic Tomatoes, Part 1
by Marleny Franco - Guest Blogger | May 21, 2021 | Amritaculture
Summer is right around the corner. Without a doubt, everyone wants to grow tomatoes. They are a delicious addition to any meal. Tomatoes are easy to grow, even if you neglect them a bit. They are originally from the Andes Mountains in South America, where they have...
Reflections in Gratitude
by Swami Shantamritananda Puri | May 6, 2021 | Swami Talks
A few years ago, Amma was talking about gratitude as a state of mind. She said that it is the ability to remember all the support we have received, with full humility. Then we will realize that we owe so much to thousands of people, animals, natural forces, worms and...
How to Select Kaimani (Hand Bells)
by Anu Chechi | Mar 23, 2021 | Music
In order to really deepen one’s ability in playing an instrument, one must first truly understand it, appreciate it, learn about its historical significance, its physical properties, and how it’s used. Selecting any instrument is a highly personalized process and...