posted by Kamala on Jul 28
Dearest Friends and Family,
I found Anni’s little Book of Affirmations, 5.3 cms x 5.6cms, that she made when she had just turned 12 years old, and presented to Amma in our annual room darshan.
As a family, we were familiar with the concept of Affirmations from Paramahansa Yogananada’s book of Scientific Healing Affirmations. They are beautiful things to consider.
Although we had not read the Upanishads, the concept of Anni’s first Affirmation is found in the Mundaka Upanishad, which is for Sannyasinis or Sannyasins, those who renounce all attachments for the goals of Truth, Love and Service, becoming true Sisters and Brothers to all of Creation. Its a really fantastic treatise if you find the time. I was astounded to find almost the same wording years later in the Mundaka. Her third one is from Paramahansa Yogananada’s Metaphysical Meditations, which we used to tell ourselves in seeking to overcome difficult situations and habits before we came to Amritapuri.
She drew a sun shining full over mountains on the cover and titled the booklet,
AFFIRMATIONS
To My Beloved Amma
1) May I be the arrow shot by the mind through the barrier of the ego to the lotus feet of my beloved Guru, Mata Amritanandamayi.
2) All Beings are Amma’s children. I shall Love all as My Brothers and Sisters.
3) I’m not this body, I am the Soul, and I shall Conquer.
4) Not my will, but Thy will, be done.
5) With my mantra I will till the soil of ego surrounding my soul.
6) This Earth is Amma’s body. I will treat this Earth like Amma’s Ashram.
7) The suffering of others is my suffering. The comfort of others is my comfort as well.
Such a rare, rare, rare person.
Loving you,
Kamala Aunty and Link