Today marks Amma’s 73rd birthday, but she asks that it be observed not as a celebration, but as Vishwa Seva Dinam, a day of service to the world during difficult times.
Amma’s Lifelong Compassion
For more than 65 years, Amma has listened closely to her children’s joys and griefs, understanding deeply the pain behind their tears. Her presence offers comfort and solace to many.
The True Birth Within
Amma emphasizes that even if we cannot fully abandon old habits, we must strive to cultivate new habits that foster inner growth and benefit society. Such inner changes represent the true birthday—a continual birth of goodness within us.
When virtues bloom inside, their fragrance spreads widely, bringing joy to ourselves and others. Amma calls this the real celebration of a birthday.
Change Within Brings Change Without
Amma acknowledges that change is hard, but as darkness spreads and anxiety rises, each person must become a small tree of goodness for the world to transform. Humanity is unique in its ability to discern right from wrong and act accordingly, and awakening this awareness leads to a new dawn and positive change in both inner and outer worlds.
She points out that although laws govern human behavior, many violate the divine universal laws that govern all beings. The mindset that Earth and nature belong solely to humans and can be exploited freely is mistaken.
A Simple Key for Harmony
Increasing conflicts and unrest are like unseen bombs in homes, while people often meet physically without their hearts connecting. Divorce rates rise as marital relationships lack love and genuine communication, with spouses focused only on their own interests.
The key to true family harmony, Amma teaches, is patience. Husbands and wives must adjust mutually and not seek only their personal happiness but also consider their partner’s level.
Amma’s Prayer
Amma prays that just as the full moon frees the Earth from darkness, the light of love and selflessness will dispel selfishness, hatred, and conflict, allowing a new dawn of goodness to bloom. She asks for the light of truth and dharma to fill humanity’s hearts and for peace and happiness to prevail across the world.
She reminds us that time passes whether we laugh or cry, so we should choose happiness. Happiness is a firm decision: to face anything with courage, knowing God is with us.
