I was reading something I wrote years ago. “Sri Anandamayi Ma plucked elaborate rituals, whole scriptures and languages from the wisdom-laden air. All teachings of the one wisdom teacher, the Guru tattva, were hers. I know it’s insane, but I want to be like Ma.”

Ok, that was a bit over the top. But my point is this: Ma manifested, as she put it, because of our aspirations. (more…)

A reader from London asked about the meaning of “Jaya Kula.”

The name Jaya Kula was given to me by my Guru. It has many beautiful meanings. As with any name given by a  Guru, it functions as a beacon, reminding us of the purpose of life and guiding us toward our true destination, our true refuge and home in the Supreme Self. (more…)

She is my only refuge
not thoughts and plans
not friends or lineage
not deciding this or that
not purification
not even understanding (more…)

I am very happy to report that a fourteen year old reader from Florida has asked this question:

Who is Ma?

People asked Anandamayi Ma this question from the time she was a teenager. (more…)