A Goddess Among Us: The Divine Life Of Anandamayi Ma - Softcover

Mangalananda, Swami

Softcover

ISBN 10: 8188479454 ISBN 13: 9788188479450

Publisher: Yogi Impressions Books Pvt. Ltd., 2016

Synopsis

“It cannot be that anybody, anywhere is not my very own. I am with you at all times.” Clothed in spotless white... the image of simplicity and gentleness, Anandamayi Ma was one of the most influential spiritual teachers of our time. Her devotees ranged from prime ministers to renowned saints to humble villagers. Although virtually uneducated, Ma spoke with the authority of direct experience and mesmerised all with her ethereal beauty, sweetness and grace. A free spirit, she wandered all over the country showering her love and tender care on everyone. Across India, several ashrams, established and dedicated in her name, today serve as sanctuaries for spiritual seekers. Wherever she went, miracles followed in her wake. From suddenly appearing at the bedside of a dying woman... to breathing life into an ant crushed thoughtlessly underfoot, everything was manifested effortlessly and graciously through Ma. Her samadhi at Kankhal near Haridwar, radiates peace and showers blessings on devotees who come to pay their respects from all over the world. This short biography, written by a "dikshit" – a direct disciple of Ma, seeks to acquaint you with the sacred persona, inspired wisdom and the divine life of Anandamayi Ma. Its highlight is a chapter on new incidents that have come to light and never before been published in any biography of Ma.

About this title

About the Author:

Anandamayi Ma was born in East Bengal (now Bangladesh) in 1896. Her father, Bipin Behari Bhattacarya, sang Vaisnava songs often appearing to be intoxicated. He would rise at 3 AM and sing songs, and was given to wandering for long periods. His wife would go searching for him and bring him back home. On one occasion, during a storm, the roof blew off the house and he continued singing in the rain.Anandamayi was a holy woman without formal religious training or initiation whose status was based entirely on her ecstatic states. She did not have an outer guru, though she did hear voices that told her what religious and meditative practices to perform. She emphasized the importance of detachment from the world and religious devotion. She also encouraged her devotees to serve others. She did much traveling and wandering, at times refusing to stay at the ashrams her devotees provided for her. While her parents worshiped Krishna, she could not be placed in any definite tradition. An ecstatic child of ecstatic parents, she became a famous saint who like many other female Indian saints stood on the edge of several religious traditions, and in the midst of none. She influenced the spirituality of thousands of people who came to see her throughout her long life, and died in 1981.

Review:

How beautifully the author has captured the Divine Life of Anadamayi Ma! Must read for spiritual seekers. --By Pradeep Kumar on 27 October 2015

This book gives a summary of Maa's life. I did contact the author, and he is such a wonderful person. I didnt know if he would reply, but he did. --By Ajay krishnan on 3 June 2015

About this edition

• Publisher: Yogi Impressions Books Pvt. Ltd.
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 8188479454
• ISBN 13: 9788188479450
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 131