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Amma On Christmas & The New Year
January 3, 2009 by Ray Baskerville
On Christmas day Amma gave a message to those in her Kerala ashram stressing the commonality of love in all mahatmas teachings. Amma went on to explaine the significance of Christ both referring to himself as “the son of man” as well as “the son of God.” She said that…Christ meant he was both the body, which exists in time, and the Atma, which is beyond time. “He meant that he was both a human being, as well as God." “He meant ‘I am this [the world] and I am that [consciousness].’”
“On Christmas Day, Christian children exchange gifts and kind words and wish one another Merry Christmas. This really reflects a sense of brotherhood. Amidst our celebrations, we should also remember the life and teachings of Christ… May the Christ child take birth in the hearts of all my children. May our lives be full of love and
the spirit of sacrifice. May my children become examples for others to emulate” Amma concluded."
On the first day of 2009 Amma gave her new year message titled "Overcome the times of trouble with Spiritual strength"
Amma reflected on all the many problems in the world and went on to say "The most serious problem facing the world today is the pollution of the human mind and the increase in selfishness and cruelty.” Amma said. “This is the root of all the others problems facing the world today. Everything in the world is changing—with one exception: our negative mental state!Our personality is a reflection of our mind…. In the name of stability and competition, mankind is allowing their lives to be led by hatred, revenge and stubbornness.
Amma went on to say that she felt if people took the necessary steps, moving forward with awareness and discrimination, that the various problems the world is facing could be mitigated. But she lamented the fact that human beings are losing their ability to stand up and face challenges and to follow through acting with determination.
It is only through spirituality, Amma said, that we can develop the strength that will empower us to face all the challenges life brings our way.
Only the present moment is in our hands. So, we must live in it joyfully, with alertness. It is said that the lifespan of a butterfly is only a few days to a week. Yet how joyously it flies around! It spreads delight and happiness to everyone. Our lives should become like this.”
“We should make sure that the flame of compassion in our hearts doesn’t become extinguished.”
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Too many people focus on the “gifting” aspects of Christmas (which I love don’t get me wrong) but the true message of love expressed above is too often missed. I like the title Overcome the times of trouble with Spiritual strength as we all should seek spiritual strength not only in difficult times but in good ones.