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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 | Gardening & Nature
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 | Gardening & Nature
"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 | Gardening & Nature
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...
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...
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