Tribe.net. Local Connections Bala http://Ammachi.tribe.net/thread/d0357200-17c6-4c15-a4ff-4e0d6791ddfc#edbe6d1f-2afd-4681-ba12-b74e8b317221 2008-12-06T06:38:07Z 2008-12-06T06:38:07Z

Michigan: Devi wore fuschia with a gold and orange choli. She wore fuschia in Canada too (before tour was over this summer) I never really noticed before though now I am wondering if She parts with fuschia.. All I know is I wish I was there with my head in Her lap and my tears at Her feet... ... ... Namah Shivaya

Bala 2008-12-06T06:38:07Z Shadia http://Ammachi.tribe.net/thread/d0357200-17c6-4c15-a4ff-4e0d6791ddfc#dacb12da-6176-4a73-b75e-4879811214a3 2008-12-04T01:30:13Z 2008-12-04T01:30:13Z

I am trying to schedule a show for my dance company for some time next June. Is the Albuquerque retreat usually the last week of June? Shadia

Shadia 2008-12-04T01:30:13Z kat http://Ammachi.tribe.net/thread/d0357200-17c6-4c15-a4ff-4e0d6791ddfc#2c58ded7-7ef1-471a-a062-c55ba9640003 2008-11-30T04:10:35Z 2008-11-30T04:10:35Z

Our goddess was wearing a beautiful sari the shade of robin's egg blue, encrusted with rhinestone diamonds at last nite's / this morning's devi bhava. She ended darshan at about 11, with about 8 baby feedings, 3 writing ceremonies and one wedding. Om amriteswarye namah

kat 2008-11-30T04:10:35Z $item.owner.firstName http://Ammachi.tribe.net/thread/d0357200-17c6-4c15-a4ff-4e0d6791ddfc#ea01cf67-6dba-4dd2-8c38-5030ed9aecee 2008-08-05T15:32:42Z 2008-08-05T15:32:42Z

LOL, I guess some might approve if the winnings were donated to charity. I could use about $300 right about now tho

$item.owner.firstName 2008-08-05T15:32:42Z Keval http://Ammachi.tribe.net/thread/d0357200-17c6-4c15-a4ff-4e0d6791ddfc#787dda76-b713-4c83-977b-794ad0d71300 2008-08-05T13:56:57Z 2008-08-05T13:56:57Z

maybe the Las Vegas bookies can post odds for Amma's devi bhava sari colour at every tour stop! e.g. Red 3:1, Violet 4:1, Fuschia 5:1, etc.. wouldn't you put a few bucks on it :)

Keval 2008-08-05T13:56:57Z Bala http://Ammachi.tribe.net/thread/d0357200-17c6-4c15-a4ff-4e0d6791ddfc#7705e2d1-0f62-4557-a273-206bed477e91 2008-07-24T02:14:12Z 2008-07-24T02:14:12Z

Toronto: The time has come... tonight is the last Devi Bhava for this summer tour.. Tonight Devi is dressed in a fushia (sp?) colored sari.. I can just imagine how absolutely beautiful She looks on this very auspicious night...

Bala 2008-07-24T02:14:12Z $item.owner.firstName http://Ammachi.tribe.net/thread/d0357200-17c6-4c15-a4ff-4e0d6791ddfc#e34a440f-b133-45e8-9203-4bce1d8be7d9 2008-07-22T04:02:52Z 2008-07-22T04:02:52Z

mind-bending? To say the least, ha! Ive never laughed so hard in my life! Let the good times roll.

$item.owner.firstName 2008-07-22T04:02:52Z Rachy http://Ammachi.tribe.net/thread/d0357200-17c6-4c15-a4ff-4e0d6791ddfc#d4e3082d-f91f-4998-a4b3-a8062e501955 2008-07-22T03:54:52Z 2008-07-22T03:54:52Z

She looked like Lalita Ambika on the cover of the "new" Archana book. Tho' when I arrived at my friends' in Vermont and saw their garden, I've decided the saffron-canary yellow colour was actually more of a calendula tone. It was another astonishingly mind-bending night!

Rachy 2008-07-22T03:54:52Z Bala http://Ammachi.tribe.net/thread/d0357200-17c6-4c15-a4ff-4e0d6791ddfc#6ea03dab-ffeb-4b6e-a72b-14882af1cdad 2008-07-19T01:28:59Z 2008-07-19T01:28:59Z

Boston: Devi bhava has offically begun in Boston and our most beloved Queen is dressed in a canary golden yellow sari tonight. Wow!! I bet She just illuminates the whole entire room ;o)

Bala 2008-07-19T01:28:59Z $item.owner.firstName http://Ammachi.tribe.net/thread/d0357200-17c6-4c15-a4ff-4e0d6791ddfc#7ed4691d-b8aa-4ed2-ac83-d1feea9a602a 2008-07-11T17:54:35Z 2008-07-11T17:54:35Z

yeah it was dark pink...never think I'd see Her in that color. I go to be the last shift of darshan line front during Devi Bhava right next to Geetha and got to sit down right next to Amma for the feedings and weddings. Interesting and amusing to be up close for that, Amma telling us to make noise and throw flower petals for the couple. To see the look on the groom's faces was funny, they were so nervous. I was on the woman's side so couldn't see what they were feeling. New York is a cool program, but my body hurts from doing all the darshan line work...getting up and down, pushing and pulling people. I can't imagine what Amma and Geetha must feel on a daily basis, I feel pretty beat up.

$item.owner.firstName 2008-07-11T17:54:35Z kat http://Ammachi.tribe.net/thread/d0357200-17c6-4c15-a4ff-4e0d6791ddfc#23f93705-bc36-4ff9-96e5-d5609a190134 2008-07-11T17:19:20Z 2008-07-11T17:19:20Z

no kidding!

kat 2008-07-11T17:19:20Z Bala http://Ammachi.tribe.net/thread/d0357200-17c6-4c15-a4ff-4e0d6791ddfc#dfe681f9-1387-41be-8d1b-825ec46d73b3 2008-07-11T16:06:03Z 2008-07-11T16:06:03Z

New York: From my recent understanding, our Queen Devi was dressed in a dark pink sari last night, wow... dark pink... I bet She looked amazing... !

Bala 2008-07-11T16:06:03Z Bala http://Ammachi.tribe.net/thread/d0357200-17c6-4c15-a4ff-4e0d6791ddfc#bce8b544-1770-4973-956f-381d0d1fa923 2008-07-07T15:57:50Z 2008-07-07T15:57:50Z

Chicago: Not sure which hue, though our beloved Devi was adorned with a purple sari last night...

Bala 2008-07-07T15:57:50Z Bala http://Ammachi.tribe.net/thread/d0357200-17c6-4c15-a4ff-4e0d6791ddfc#2a3d4046-876d-41e5-bc73-e1e5587d1088 2008-07-01T21:00:57Z 2008-07-01T21:00:57Z

Hi Amritananda ;o)

Bala 2008-07-01T21:00:57Z Dharitri http://Ammachi.tribe.net/thread/d0357200-17c6-4c15-a4ff-4e0d6791ddfc#4912bb54-9351-46df-9b46-6623b068063a 2008-07-01T06:06:51Z 2008-07-01T06:06:51Z

The Swamis I asked said it's the name of the Divine Mother of the earth, though I had to look it up in the 1000 names to be sure because due to their accents it sounded like they were saying "the yurt" like the huts. hehe But I found the root, Dhara at #955, which means earth. =) Jai Ma! -Dharitri

Dharitri 2008-07-01T06:06:51Z $item.owner.firstName http://Ammachi.tribe.net/thread/d0357200-17c6-4c15-a4ff-4e0d6791ddfc#de00bd28-a1b5-44b1-90d8-f6d3968c57b5 2008-07-01T04:30:56Z 2008-07-01T04:30:56Z

Dharitri, what a lovely name. What does it mean?

$item.owner.firstName 2008-07-01T04:30:56Z Amritananda http://Ammachi.tribe.net/thread/d0357200-17c6-4c15-a4ff-4e0d6791ddfc#dc46991f-a97c-486f-ac2d-d7ce66e90ba1 2008-07-01T03:32:53Z 2008-07-01T03:32:53Z

Hi Bala!

Amritananda 2008-07-01T03:32:53Z Dharitri http://Ammachi.tribe.net/thread/d0357200-17c6-4c15-a4ff-4e0d6791ddfc#8c851db7-91ca-43b0-af4f-502c67893619 2008-06-30T17:48:26Z 2008-06-30T17:48:26Z

Hehe, it was definitely wonderful meeting you as well, Shadia, especially with the Ammacidence (there are no coincidences when it comes to Amma) of us rooming together. I'm glad you found so much meaning and comfort from finally meeting Amma. =) Jai Ma! -Dharitri (aka Katie)

Dharitri 2008-06-30T17:48:26Z Bala http://Ammachi.tribe.net/thread/d0357200-17c6-4c15-a4ff-4e0d6791ddfc#0ffdf01a-6900-4292-bc80-386708981c6c 2008-06-30T15:35:59Z 2008-06-30T15:35:59Z

It was really wonderful to meet you too Shadia ;o) It was really great to see you at Amma's.. ;o)Happy to hear you had such a heartfelt and moving experience ;o) JAI MA!!

Bala 2008-06-30T15:35:59Z Shadia http://Ammachi.tribe.net/thread/d0357200-17c6-4c15-a4ff-4e0d6791ddfc#aca7dea8-19d1-4c2e-89d6-bc61dc244b36 2008-06-30T12:43:45Z 2008-06-30T12:43:45Z

Madhurima, Words cannot describe the 3 and 1/2 days of watching, touching and sensing Amma. It was something I will remember the rest of my ilfe and hope to relive again in the future. It was an amazing experience and truly confirmed what I felt the first time I had my revelation. Since I have been home I've spent the days praying, thinking about Amma, dreaming about her, dreaming I was in line for darshan and generally on an Amma high! I've talked to no one besides my husband about my experience because words can't truly convey the experience to someone who doesn't know about Amma. We've decided to skip Dallas because fuel is too high and I really needed the rest after staying up all night for Devi Bhava. I could still change my mind today and drive to Dallas since it's only 4 hours and I have gone back and forth about it but I do have to be at my studio tomorrow night and would not want to show up half dead. I might add that Amma confirmed many beliefs I already hold true. Hearing her speak and listening to her parables either confirmed my thoughts or added more for me to think about. It was wonderful to meet Katie, Pritam and Bala. All are such beautiful souls. I'm still ruminating about many more things I learned or became aware of and will post more as I can put it down in writing. Shadia

Shadia 2008-06-30T12:43:45Z $item.owner.firstName http://Ammachi.tribe.net/thread/d0357200-17c6-4c15-a4ff-4e0d6791ddfc#28fcc147-e81c-4fbc-8449-81cd2b538155 2008-06-30T11:59:05Z 2008-06-30T11:59:05Z

So Shadia, how was it to finally meet Amma?

$item.owner.firstName 2008-06-30T11:59:05Z Bala http://Ammachi.tribe.net/thread/d0357200-17c6-4c15-a4ff-4e0d6791ddfc#4d7f4a5a-84c1-417d-a269-88c4ab20b998 2008-06-30T05:43:29Z 2008-06-30T05:43:29Z

It was really quite an amazing sari, the gold wasn't just around the edges either, it was embedded throughout the whole entire sari. it sure was pretty beautiful..

Bala 2008-06-30T05:43:29Z Dharitri http://Ammachi.tribe.net/thread/d0357200-17c6-4c15-a4ff-4e0d6791ddfc#b642bde2-92c3-44d6-97e0-7043d5ecc772 2008-06-29T21:02:44Z 2008-06-29T21:02:44Z

It was a deep/blood red with gold trimmings =)

Dharitri 2008-06-29T21:02:44Z kat http://Ammachi.tribe.net/thread/d0357200-17c6-4c15-a4ff-4e0d6791ddfc#6f05ea57-ee22-41d0-a284-b9aaf5fdff9e 2008-06-29T20:59:55Z 2008-06-29T20:59:55Z

And what was Amma's sari color for new mexico? Inquiring minds are waiting to hear Bala!

kat 2008-06-29T20:59:55Z Dharitri http://Ammachi.tribe.net/thread/d0357200-17c6-4c15-a4ff-4e0d6791ddfc#07a0ec30-1efa-4fa1-89e4-dda1b263b322 2008-06-22T17:47:31Z 2008-06-22T17:47:31Z

I primarily bring clothes, any book I'm reading for the ride (I fly down), any small objects I want blessed (mala or murti, etc), a cushion, a very small pad of paper and a pen to write down anything that comes to mind, anything I want to give Amma (I made a flower garland this year for her, last year I bought one) though these can be bought on site, and of course the normal hairbrush/toothbrush/deodorant. You may also want to bring a small container that you can seal tightly to put your blessed water in. From the atma puja, all the participants get a small cup of holy water blessed by Amma during the puja. Some people drink theirs right there, but you have the option of bringing it home. I had to pour my scant amount into a empty waterbottle last year because I didn't know. And a waterbottle is a good idea to bring, though you can buy water on site. I have been having the hardest problem finding an eyemask for sleeping. lol Jai Ma! -Katie

Dharitri 2008-06-22T17:47:31Z $item.owner.firstName http://Ammachi.tribe.net/thread/d0357200-17c6-4c15-a4ff-4e0d6791ddfc#5613db26-9d93-4227-abcd-0c17c75cccf0 2008-06-22T16:46:21Z 2008-06-22T16:46:21Z

Im always sure to bring water or a water bottle. Ive never been to the new mexico retreat, so Im not sure of the amenities

$item.owner.firstName 2008-06-22T16:46:21Z Shadia http://Ammachi.tribe.net/thread/d0357200-17c6-4c15-a4ff-4e0d6791ddfc#adc76c2a-9a01-4962-9ca6-d90b396da581 2008-06-22T13:39:35Z 2008-06-22T13:39:35Z

I have a list of what to bring which was sent to me when I registered for the retreat. The list mentions a small cushion. Anything else I should know about that might not be on the list? Shadia

Shadia 2008-06-22T13:39:35Z $item.owner.firstName http://Ammachi.tribe.net/thread/d0357200-17c6-4c15-a4ff-4e0d6791ddfc#cb5b1d9d-9d33-4c1e-988f-8e792a7592e1 2008-06-22T11:29:45Z 2008-06-22T11:29:45Z

Thanks for the sari color update in LA. I had to leave just as She was changing :( Jai Ma

$item.owner.firstName 2008-06-22T11:29:45Z Bala http://Ammachi.tribe.net/thread/d0357200-17c6-4c15-a4ff-4e0d6791ddfc#5cb5aaa9-0303-4c87-8db1-1e7e7a673cfe 2008-06-22T07:15:45Z 2008-06-22T07:15:45Z

That purple sari in LA was absolutely brilliant! The border of the sari and choli were finely threaded with a very beautiful white gold threading, sooooo stunning!! And the love She poured out .. WOW!! We are all sooooo blessed to have incarnated and to be walking with our most beloved Amma in these times!!

Bala 2008-06-22T07:15:45Z kat http://Ammachi.tribe.net/thread/d0357200-17c6-4c15-a4ff-4e0d6791ddfc#b16ce334-34fc-401e-95e6-c87f9e7bd16a 2008-06-22T06:41:45Z 2008-06-22T06:41:45Z

Last nite/this morning's sari was an absolutely perfect shade of royal purple. it was incredible. Amma has been wearing some gorgeous saris. and regarding the insignificance of sari colors - i disagree. devotional worship is all about the beauty of flowers, the intoxicating scent of incense, the joyful sounds of music and ecstatic singing. it sounds like you may be more on a path of jnana rather devotion, justin, where such things mean little to you but bring the bhakti all the more closer to the Goddess herself. :) jai ma

kat 2008-06-22T06:41:45Z $item.owner.firstName http://Ammachi.tribe.net/thread/d0357200-17c6-4c15-a4ff-4e0d6791ddfc#d082e950-b853-435d-a70e-b320168f797d 2008-06-21T18:06:01Z 2008-06-21T18:06:01Z

I also meant to add that I still see everything as insignificant...life is the game. That's why she laughs at us, we take it all too seriously.

$item.owner.firstName 2008-06-21T18:06:01Z $item.owner.firstName http://Ammachi.tribe.net/thread/d0357200-17c6-4c15-a4ff-4e0d6791ddfc#ea3fc844-44c1-4570-ae88-dc1b7305b7a1 2008-06-21T17:58:18Z 2008-06-21T17:58:18Z

i guess everyone is entitled to their opinions. I don't really think colors are menial and trivial, they play a large role in spirituality. The colors represent deities, grahas, emotions, chakras, etc. How are we to know why Amma chooses the color of Her sari and for whhat purpose. I was once at a devi Bhava in San Ramon where mars was in an auspicious sign trining both Jupiter and saturn I think.. My jyotishi friend thought that She might dress in a red sari to signify the power of mars that evening, and he was correct! She was dressed in a beautiful blood red sari...I cried when I saw her

$item.owner.firstName 2008-06-21T17:58:18Z Justin http://Ammachi.tribe.net/thread/d0357200-17c6-4c15-a4ff-4e0d6791ddfc#0f2fed2d-1997-481e-a524-416ec95d30c6 2008-06-21T16:40:48Z 2008-06-21T16:40:48Z

Madhurima > It's all insignificant, it's just a game Right. But, to realize this and still occupy ones mind and being with such menial and trivial thoughts such as colors takes away from ones practice and lowers oneself to such insignificant matters. i.e. your mind is still wandering, so to justify what your mind wanders to does not help you out one iota. Bala>Even though we all emerge from the same source, it does not mean we all have the same interests. Thank goodness for this because variety has so much flavor. ;o) Thank god for that Bala!

Justin 2008-06-21T16:40:48Z kat http://Ammachi.tribe.net/thread/d0357200-17c6-4c15-a4ff-4e0d6791ddfc#8d0a2463-c932-4e89-9c2f-a6b60faf4524 2008-06-16T02:23:38Z 2008-06-16T02:23:38Z

could have been....it seemed to swirl with different colors as i looked at it

kat 2008-06-16T02:23:38Z $item.owner.firstName http://Ammachi.tribe.net/thread/d0357200-17c6-4c15-a4ff-4e0d6791ddfc#3c422b0d-aa39-412a-b9cd-fdc42d5b1e2d 2008-06-16T01:33:48Z 2008-06-16T01:33:48Z

LMAO, I swore her sari was plum with gold accents!!!

$item.owner.firstName 2008-06-16T01:33:48Z kat http://Ammachi.tribe.net/thread/d0357200-17c6-4c15-a4ff-4e0d6791ddfc#868634ea-eda9-42a8-aac8-fb0928ae6a9f 2008-06-15T21:07:46Z 2008-06-15T21:07:46Z

Last night Amma wore an absolutely gorgeous dark red sari with lots of gold accents - was there green in it also? Hard to tell, she was radiating so brightly it was difficult to see the exact colors of the dress.

kat 2008-06-15T21:07:46Z Dharitri http://Ammachi.tribe.net/thread/d0357200-17c6-4c15-a4ff-4e0d6791ddfc#01bd0a7a-487d-4ff2-af37-b25d80d40815 2008-06-13T17:48:35Z 2008-06-13T17:48:35Z

rofl, I didn't even notice that it had posted three times, I just saw that every time I logged in it said one message on here and that it kept being the same one when I jumped to the bottom. I thought it was just being slow in recognizing that I had already seen it.

Dharitri 2008-06-13T17:48:35Z $item.owner.firstName http://Ammachi.tribe.net/thread/d0357200-17c6-4c15-a4ff-4e0d6791ddfc#8beeeeba-b1f0-41aa-8ee1-22096ee168f2 2008-06-13T14:49:55Z 2008-06-13T14:48:55Z

wow, how did that post 3 times, sorry guys. Tribe and it's idiosyncrasies.

$item.owner.firstName 2008-06-13T14:48:55Z $item.owner.firstName http://Ammachi.tribe.net/thread/d0357200-17c6-4c15-a4ff-4e0d6791ddfc#b18ab5d4-1f58-4c71-acb6-c41aa9a656e6 2008-06-13T06:40:09Z 2008-06-13T06:40:09Z

"It truly is all a lila though isn't it, even Amma/ Devi takes part in the lila by taking the form of the most supreme Goddess for us to gaze at and worship." heehee. The fact that She even takes a form in which to hug, console, and teach all of us ignorant and insignificant beings intent on destroying ourselves is such a leela. Amma has a sense of humor for sure. In the end none of it really matters since we are all nothing. What is important is how we live our lives while living. If some of us find pleasure in Amma's sari, so what? What else should we be doing? Meditating? Who is the one meditating? seeking enlightenment? Our ego is the one who does, it is our ego seeking enlightenment. Life has gotten way too serious around here :)

$item.owner.firstName 2008-06-13T06:40:09Z $item.owner.firstName http://Ammachi.tribe.net/thread/d0357200-17c6-4c15-a4ff-4e0d6791ddfc#c056b899-c39f-42bf-974d-a0b69bf06b17 2008-06-13T06:38:59Z 2008-06-13T06:38:59Z

"It truly is all a lila though isn't it, even Amma/ Devi takes part in the lila by taking the form of the most supreme Goddess for us to gaze at and worship." heehee. The fact that She even takes a form in which to hug, console, and teach all of us ignorant and insignificant beings intent on destroying ourselves is such a leela. Amma has a sense of humor for sure. In the end none of it really matters since we are all nothing. What is important is how we live our lives while living. If some of us find pleasure in Amma's sari, so what? What else should we be doing? Meditating? Who is the one meditating? seeking enlightenment? Our ego is the one who does, it is our ego seeking enlightenment. Life has gotten way too serious around here :)

$item.owner.firstName 2008-06-13T06:38:59Z $item.owner.firstName http://Ammachi.tribe.net/thread/d0357200-17c6-4c15-a4ff-4e0d6791ddfc#6bd91575-908b-4f3d-aad1-582590ee7d9c 2008-06-13T06:38:16Z 2008-06-13T06:37:09Z

"It truly is all a lila though isn't it, even Amma/ Devi takes part in the lila by taking the form of the most supreme Goddess for us to gaze at and worship." heehee. The fact that She even takes a form in which to hug, console, and teach all of us ignorant and insignificant beings intent on destroying ourselves is such a leela. Amma has a sense of humor for sure. In the end none of it really matters since we are all nothing. What is important is how we live our lives while living. If some of us find pleasure in Amma's sari, so what? What else should we be doing? Meditating? Who is the one meditating? seeking enlightenment? Our ego is the one who does, it is our ego seeking enlightenment. Life has gotten way too serious around here :)

$item.owner.firstName 2008-06-13T06:37:09Z Bala http://Ammachi.tribe.net/thread/d0357200-17c6-4c15-a4ff-4e0d6791ddfc#418591e0-87f0-4d42-8f23-823b80410105 2008-06-13T00:52:06Z 2008-06-13T00:52:06Z

Namah Sivaya Justin, "This will sound that its coming across as negative, but... who cares what the color is of *anything* that amma is wearing?" ~Justin this does not sound negative, IMO, it just does not sound like something that interests you thats all. Even though we all emerge from the same source, it does not mean we all have the same interests. Thank goodness for this because variety has so much flavor. ;o) I can see how you make think it is a distraction, though with all the other distractions (minus sadhana etc..)on this spinning maya we call Earth, I would much rather get lost in the colors of Devi than other things to occupy my thoughts and my mind that may keep my mind from God altogether. "I wonder what Amma would say about devotess who seem to be so enraptured over her color dress?" I wonder too.. funny this actually reminds of a time I was wearing a simple sari with pink roses throughout the sari and Amma started telling me how much She liked the print I was wearing... I never thought She cared about colors etc...until that moment, it was a very surreal moment. It truly is all a lila though isn't it, even Amma/ Devi takes part in the lila by taking the form of the most supreme Goddess for us to gaze at and worship..

Bala 2008-06-13T00:52:06Z $item.owner.firstName http://Ammachi.tribe.net/thread/d0357200-17c6-4c15-a4ff-4e0d6791ddfc#1209172c-0da9-47ac-aec5-63804c88a8e0 2008-06-12T22:52:21Z 2008-06-12T22:52:21Z

It's all insignificant, it's just a game

$item.owner.firstName 2008-06-12T22:52:21Z $item.owner.firstName http://Ammachi.tribe.net/thread/d0357200-17c6-4c15-a4ff-4e0d6791ddfc#de2c88d1-8abb-476a-8205-caddf377b74f 2008-06-12T22:51:52Z 2008-06-12T22:51:52Z

"I wonder what Amma would say about devotess who seem to be so enraptured over her color dress?" She'd probably just laugh.

$item.owner.firstName 2008-06-12T22:51:52Z Justin http://Ammachi.tribe.net/thread/d0357200-17c6-4c15-a4ff-4e0d6791ddfc#10313b28-7d5a-4240-8691-71a0454901be 2008-06-12T22:43:21Z 2008-06-12T22:43:21Z

This will sound that its coming across as negative, but... who cares what the color is of *anything* that amma is wearing? As I see it it's just a distraction to appease yourself on insignificant happenings that have no bearing on ones practice. I wonder what Amma would say about devotess who seem to be so enraptured over her color dress?

Justin 2008-06-12T22:43:21Z $item.owner.firstName http://Ammachi.tribe.net/thread/d0357200-17c6-4c15-a4ff-4e0d6791ddfc#c842999f-5915-4d6a-9df9-b2b802103015 2008-06-12T18:54:59Z 2008-06-12T18:53:05Z

Thanks for the compliment on my voice Shadia, that's very sweet. i hope no one gets discouraged by my posts about dealing with pain and anger around Amma, being in Her presence just brings it all to the light. Guess that's the nature of being a Kali devotee, wanting to get to the truth of it all and being released from pain. i don't think a lot of people around Amma go through this, at least not from what I've seen. I think some just want a spiritual band-aid. For me being around Amma can be a violent purging

$item.owner.firstName 2008-06-12T18:53:05Z Bala http://Ammachi.tribe.net/thread/d0357200-17c6-4c15-a4ff-4e0d6791ddfc#7ff6bed0-f2f4-422c-a046-4b8c4becc9cd 2008-06-12T13:54:06Z 2008-06-12T13:54:06Z

Yes Madhu, I feel that when we are alligned with the sweet essence of the purest love in our heart, then naturally whatever is on our heart, or things we hold near and dear to us, like things we love to do best, etc.. naturally flow in such beautiful harmony. Whenever I draw around Amma, I feel so much more intune with the colors. Maybe it is because of more stillness of mind too.. and Amma's love sweet love ;o) Shadia, I am sooooo excited for you to get to experience the most happenin place on earth in a couple of weeks. May you feel right at home in Amma's warm embrace. Look forward to meeting you too ;o)

Bala 2008-06-12T13:54:06Z Shadia http://Ammachi.tribe.net/thread/d0357200-17c6-4c15-a4ff-4e0d6791ddfc#c5d71518-8d3e-491f-85a3-415b57d11c7e 2008-06-12T12:04:17Z 2008-06-12T12:04:17Z

Katie, I look forward to meeting you in a few weeks. Congratulations on landing that interview. Bala, I look forward to meeting you as well. I am so excited about my first experience with Amma and can't wait for a reprieve from all the stress I have been going thru. Madhurima, I wish I could hear your beautiful voice in person. I think I heard you on the web somewhere but can't recall where. All I know is that you sing like an angel. Looking forward to making new friends in Albuquerque in a few weeks. Shadia

Shadia 2008-06-12T12:04:17Z $item.owner.firstName http://Ammachi.tribe.net/thread/d0357200-17c6-4c15-a4ff-4e0d6791ddfc#fe319fbf-62af-4eb9-a524-2817788dbd6e 2008-06-12T05:37:38Z 2008-06-12T05:37:38Z

you guys aren't the only ones not in San Ramon now! Im still in Cali, but am in rehearsals now for the opera opening this weekend. Its so cool to have spent all that time with Mother the past week, then translate that same passion to my art. Im finding both go hand in hand, as Im singing better since spending time with mother and am more focused! I have to admit that Im glad for the reprieve from Amma's grueling schedule. Still there's no place like home...San Ramon Ashram

$item.owner.firstName 2008-06-12T05:37:38Z Dharitri http://Ammachi.tribe.net/thread/d0357200-17c6-4c15-a4ff-4e0d6791ddfc#73966fbd-20be-4670-be7d-62382542233c 2008-06-12T03:23:22Z 2008-06-12T03:23:22Z

Hehe, thanks! Ya, the interview is important since it still means I'm in the running to get into this year's class. Definitely, Amma is a mystery even to Her children. Quite an amusing leela.

Dharitri 2008-06-12T03:23:22Z Bala http://Ammachi.tribe.net/thread/d0357200-17c6-4c15-a4ff-4e0d6791ddfc#55d5311e-85f2-4715-b6d1-c0c7f9f3dd4d 2008-06-12T02:20:04Z 2008-06-12T02:20:04Z

Hey Katie CONGRATS on the interview!! I know how you have been waiting for this ;o) So that IS funny about the colors, I guess just like the mystery of Amma Herself Her children are stumped on the color She wore as well. ;o) Funny funny funny ;o)

Bala 2008-06-12T02:20:04Z Dharitri http://Ammachi.tribe.net/thread/d0357200-17c6-4c15-a4ff-4e0d6791ddfc#22e20950-c748-48be-90aa-b4ed9e772bf5 2008-06-11T21:14:15Z 2008-06-11T21:14:15Z

I was highly amused today when I saw on amritapuri.org that the newest discussion/news posting was the debate over what color Amma's blue-green sari was! I thought it very ironic, given the recent short debate on here on the subject. :D Guess we people on here aren't the only ones that had conflicting views. The boards are so quiet! I wish I was in CA. :( But alas, work and scheduling did not allow. But on the plus, through Amma's grace I got an interview for the radiography program I'm going for, which is the second step in applying. Only 30 people get interviews. Their earliest time slot is the day before I leave for Albuquerque. Talk about cutting it close, since I decided to go to the Albuquerque one to avoid scheduling conflicts in case I got an interview! lol Sorry for going off on a tangent on the Sari board, though. ^^ I figure no one is around to mind. Jai Ma! -Katie

Dharitri 2008-06-11T21:14:15Z Bala http://Ammachi.tribe.net/thread/d0357200-17c6-4c15-a4ff-4e0d6791ddfc#353a2dd3-8fc7-40ad-9dfe-54f64a350e5e 2008-06-09T13:52:12Z 2008-06-09T13:52:12Z

Great description Prashanti, malachite ay... wow! I can see how it could have looked like different colors to so many Devi gazers, malachite seems versatile.

Bala 2008-06-09T13:52:12Z Rachy http://Ammachi.tribe.net/thread/d0357200-17c6-4c15-a4ff-4e0d6791ddfc#86d84ba9-ca0b-4671-9a62-cfa70d89f227 2008-06-09T06:14:09Z 2008-06-09T06:14:09Z

I'm going to offer that it was *not* Emerald Green, but a deeper hue of that same tone... more like... the earth mineral some folks call MALACHITE. So not teal... But the accents were lavender and a few other flower colours. Such a dense and gorgeous flowery gold embroidery. The intellectual granddaughter of a fashionista in me wishes I knew who the textile workers were who made it and what the "style" of that threading is called.

Rachy 2008-06-09T06:14:09Z Bala http://Ammachi.tribe.net/thread/d0357200-17c6-4c15-a4ff-4e0d6791ddfc#5b5a3c26-64df-4b82-a13e-eb2af8f06164 2008-06-08T21:54:15Z 2008-06-08T21:54:15Z

Either way, I am sure She looked absolutely beautiful!

Bala 2008-06-08T21:54:15Z $item.owner.firstName http://Ammachi.tribe.net/thread/d0357200-17c6-4c15-a4ff-4e0d6791ddfc#6bb078ee-110b-4511-a810-9ebb782c57d9 2008-06-08T21:23:56Z 2008-06-08T21:23:56Z

it was a mix of green and blue, call it emerald green, teal, or turquoise, LOL. It definitly had hues of both green and blue. Or maybe mother's power made us all see different things, LOL

$item.owner.firstName 2008-06-08T21:23:56Z Queenie Pie http://Ammachi.tribe.net/thread/d0357200-17c6-4c15-a4ff-4e0d6791ddfc#97e9cc8f-7a88-4bb7-a7f6-c00d0ae53385 2008-06-08T18:34:52Z 2008-06-08T18:34:52Z

funny, I wasn't there but that is the color I am most drawn to right now. :) I received darshan at the public program Saturday and I must say it was wonderful. Sometime I will come for Devi Bhava and ride it out.

Queenie Pie 2008-06-08T18:34:52Z kat http://Ammachi.tribe.net/thread/d0357200-17c6-4c15-a4ff-4e0d6791ddfc#e31fb730-fa86-42de-bd4a-be2b5ad8d20a 2008-06-08T18:29:52Z 2008-06-08T18:29:52Z

turquoise/dark green = sounds like teal to me. :)

kat 2008-06-08T18:29:52Z Sadasiva http://Ammachi.tribe.net/thread/d0357200-17c6-4c15-a4ff-4e0d6791ddfc#ca18f9cd-87a7-46af-af7d-193d9b58e594 2008-06-08T18:23:52Z 2008-06-08T18:23:52Z

Devi showered us with love until about 9:15 -- I saw the Sari as Dark Green -- Like Emerald Green

Sadasiva 2008-06-08T18:23:52Z $item.owner.firstName http://Ammachi.tribe.net/thread/d0357200-17c6-4c15-a4ff-4e0d6791ddfc#6f6e3eb3-dad9-46ca-b79f-fe819f02d807 2008-06-08T16:12:30Z 2008-06-08T16:12:30Z

I was there and it looked turquoise to me, tho my first impression was teal. Maybe I got my colors mixed up

$item.owner.firstName 2008-06-08T16:12:30Z Bala http://Ammachi.tribe.net/thread/d0357200-17c6-4c15-a4ff-4e0d6791ddfc#a20f2817-bf13-4344-ae8d-36180c9827ff 2008-06-08T13:59:44Z 2008-06-08T13:59:44Z

Turquoise would be exquisite ;o) So peeps in the know, what was the Ultimate Goddess wearing on this auspicious night?

Bala 2008-06-08T13:59:44Z kat http://Ammachi.tribe.net/thread/d0357200-17c6-4c15-a4ff-4e0d6791ddfc#0bb03a6e-4ada-454b-80a4-576477a2bb48 2008-06-08T06:54:12Z 2008-06-08T06:54:12Z

hmm. i heard turquoise. maybe we can get a first hand witness report? turquoise would be so exquisite....

kat 2008-06-08T06:54:12Z Bala http://Ammachi.tribe.net/thread/d0357200-17c6-4c15-a4ff-4e0d6791ddfc#bb283f84-34e8-440c-887f-147fa875fef9 2008-06-08T05:18:58Z 2008-06-08T05:18:58Z

San Ramon Devi Bhava #1 2008: Just received a call that our beautiful Queen of the universe Devi is wearing: A teal colored sari on this glorious night. I bet She just shines!!

Bala 2008-06-08T05:18:58Z Bala http://Ammachi.tribe.net/thread/d0357200-17c6-4c15-a4ff-4e0d6791ddfc#ac74d251-4d1b-490a-ad05-5dc873e87179 2008-06-03T13:43:06Z 2008-06-03T13:43:06Z

Seattle Devi Bhava 2008: So it has been reported by a few sources that our most benevolent Queen is wearing either: A gold or cream colored choli (the blouse under Her sari) followed by a beautiful red, actually more like coral red sari. Lots of gold throughout with gold trim and green leaved accents. I bet She just sparkles and shimmers!!

Bala 2008-06-03T13:43:06Z