Disaster Relief operations of the M.A.Math and the M.A.Centers around the world.
The disaster relief operations for the past two years of the M.A.Math and the M.A.Centers across the world has been overwhelming. The M.A.Math and M.A.Center volunteers were one among the first to be of help to the victims at the disaster sites.

Their inspiration coming from Amma who was the first to act, spread like a contagious fire to the others and soon there were volunteers coming from all over the world to the disaster stricken areas. If we see the number of permanent homes, the amount of food, medical help and free education being given to the disaster victims within a year, one can compare the whole achievement to be a miracle! According to Amma love can achieve anything and everything in this world.

With the advent of the New Year, let us pray that such disasters do not occur again. Let us draw inspiration from those selfless workers who made a difference to so many lives and thereby made their lives meaningful too!

See our Tsunami relief efforts here

The online auction has been a big support and contribution for the various humanitarian activities of the M.A.Math.

Here is brief report of how the auctions have helped in the past:

The first auction, in the spring of 2002, brought in enough funds to
build 21 houses in India for the poor. Proceeds from the second auction contributed
to 54 houses.

The 2005 auction directly supported Amma's Tsunami Relief Efforts.
Proceeds from the auction contributed to the "Tsunami Housing Project in Sri Lanka"
and adopted more than 500 children orphaned by the Tsunami.

Thanks to everybody, who participated in supporting this special event.

The 2006 Online Auction starts on the auspicious occasion of the New
Year, January 1st and ends on January 14th, 2006.

Help us reach the target of 6200 permanent Tsunami homes... Visit our auction here today!

Amrita TV - Now with English subtitles!

During the 2005 summer tour, Amrita TV came to the shores of the USA. Many of us across the country are now watching family oriented programs, learning about the culture of India, and noting that TV can positively transform our society.

Amrita TV now includes soothing and excellent programs with English subtitles, Amma's bhajans, Swami talks, and other spiritual discourses. Also, the Amritavarsham program is shown twice during the weekend in English, and twice during the weekdays in Malayalam.

If you want to subscribe to Amrita TV, please call Globecast at (888) 988- 5288, see www.amritatv.com, or email usasupport@amritatv.com with your contact information and questions.

There is widespread interest in having locally produced programs. Concepts for three to four future programs produced in the USA are being finalized. With the advent of the New Year you can also become a part of these productions...

To be a part of this amazing TV channel with exciting possibilities, please go here

Gems to treasure
Here and Now
Excerpted from " Awaken Children series"

Question: Most spiritual masters tell their disciples to forget about the past and future, and to live in the present moment. How is it possible for ordinary people?

Amma: What you have said about the concerns of most people is correct. No one can deny the reality of an ordinary individual's day-to-day worries. It is also true that his dreams about the future inspire him to work and to fulfill his dreams.The real question, however, is whether there is any benefit to be had in regretting the past or being anxious about the future.

You can plan your dinner, but not while preparing your lunch. Don't think about how much salt you will use in tonight's meal while adding salt to the soup you are cooking now. And don't regret that the soup you made yesterday wasn't a success. Just concentrate on the soup that is boiling on the stove at this moment.

Satsangs

Events in the satsangs

New Year's Retreat - The New year's Retreat in San Ramon ashram, California was a big success. The attendees were delighted with the feeling of joy that the retreat gave them on the auspicious day of the New Year. Our heartfelt thanks to the organizers and to Swami Dayamrita Chaitanya and Br. Ramaa Devi who conducted the retreat.