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Good Morning, Amma!
The day starts as any in all lands on this planet. The sun
starts its climb upwards into the sky from the eastern horizon,
interrupting the sleepy world. A certain rhythm, an energetic
of morning is felt by all creatures.
This, the morning of the 50th anniversary of Amma’s
birth starts just as any other. The sun shines the gentle
morning rays on the International Stadium in Cochin. Sleepy
creatures begin to stir. Humans yawn away the night. Another
day, another miracle, we are here together once again.
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This special morning is accompanied by
a raga in the stadium. The higher the sun climbs, the
more intricate the melodies of sitar and tamboura are
woven with the air. Padma Bhushan Debu Chauderi, eminent
musician of this land is the master of this offering
to the morning devas. The rhythm of this day begins
with the accompaniment of tabla and kartals.
Ragas are ancient musical pieces written for a particular
time of day. When listened to, they evoke in the listener
and performer alike the energies of that time, day or night.
In healing, when imbalanced in particular energetics in both
Ayurvedic and Oriental medicine, music is often used as a
healing force. Realigning with the chords and notes as identified
by the masters will produce a balanced effect in the body
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As we listen to the offering, a prayer to the day, we are
reminded of where we are. An ancient land steeped in tradition
and spiritual wisdom. This land Bharata, mother to so very
much which is wondrous. Birthplace of Our Amma, Om Shanti
India. Happy day Amma.
–Ananda Devi
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