Early morning on the 26th of December, a colossal
earthquake beneath the ocean off the coast of Indonesia flung open
the gates of horror in Southern India and other waterfront countries
across the Indian Ocean. Measuring 9.0 on the Richter scale, the
earthquake generated gigantic Tsunami waves that crashed through
seaside villages, flooding and washing away homes and people in
its wake. Thousands lay dead as the waters finally receded.
In describing the nature of true compassion, Amma has said
- "Compassion is not something one person has for
another, but rather something that arises when one begins to see
all others as ones own self".
As real compassion develops within, the sense of 'other' begins
to lessen. When we cut our own finger, the first impulse we have
is to rush to heal it, because we see the finger as belonging to
us, as part of ourselves. Likewise, when we see others suffering,
our first impulse should be to rush to comfort and help them, seeing
them as belonging to us, as part of ourselves.
In response to this catastrophe, all along, it has been Amma herself
who has been directing the relief efforts. As it is commonly said
by Amma's children, Amma's life is her message.
Amma 
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