The 13 Resolutions From Amma
Amma, Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, is revered as one of our time’s most significant spiritual leaders, embodying compassion, selflessness, and unconditional love. Her website is Amma.org.
Often called “the hugging saint,” Amma is known for her extraordinary mission of embracing the world with love and kindness.
Through her simple yet profound act of giving hugs, Amma has personally consoled and uplifted millions of people, transcending cultural, religious, and geographic boundaries.
Her darshan (spiritual embrace) is not just a physical gesture but an embodiment of divine love, bringing healing and transformation to countless lives. Amma’s message is one of universal compassion, service to humanity, and a reminder of our innate potential for love.
Born into a humble fisherman’s family in a remote village in Kerala, India, Amma showed signs of spiritual realization from a very young age. She would spend long hours in meditation, often lost in deep communion with the divine. By the time she was a teenager, her intense spiritual experiences culminated in her realization of the oneness of all creation—a state of enlightenment.
Despite initial opposition and struggles, Amma devoted her life to uplifting others, seeing divinity in every person she meets. Her teachings, grounded in the Advaita Vedanta tradition, emphasize that we are not separate individuals but interconnected souls, and her life itself is a testament to the truth that love and service are the highest spiritual practices.
Amma’s global humanitarian work through her organization, Embracing the World, touches nearly every aspect of human life. From building hospitals, schools, and orphanages to providing disaster relief, her mission is expansive and deeply rooted in compassion.
Amma is committed to alleviating the suffering of the poor and marginalized, and she believes in the transformative power of selfless service. Her vision of a world united by love is not just a distant ideal but a living reality that she works tirelessly to create through her countless charitable projects. Amma’s extraordinary life of service and her embodiment of divine love inspire millions to walk the path of love, compassion, and spiritual awakening.
Here are Her 13 Resolutions to help us live a pure and peaceful life:
“1. The first resolution is to firmly establish the truth in your mind that you are not this perishable body. When the conviction “I am the Supreme Self expressed in this body” becomes deeply rooted, we can transcend all limitations.
- The second resolution is to establish the truth that no one is separate from you. Think we are all one. Even if we cannot love everyone, we must try at least not to hate or be angry with anyone. We must resolve to accept them at their own level.
- The third resolution is that you will remain calm and not become agitated when life does not go as you expect. Develop the attitude of accepting everything that comes to you. Enjoy the uncertainty of life.
- The fourth resolution is to have a goal in life. Keeping that goal in mind, focus your attention on the present moment.
- The fifth resolution is always to think positively. Recognize that it is the internal world we create that becomes our external world.
- The sixth resolution is to be careful with your words when you interact with others. Listen to what comes out of your mouth when you speak.
- The seventh resolution is to reiterate positive resolves in your mind. Try to do actions with a prayerful attitude.
- The eighth resolution is to set aside a sizeable portion of time for meditation and mindful silence. These will help develop your inner strength.
- The ninth resolution is to try to forgive the mistakes of others. Along with this, try to forgive your own mistakes and correct them.
- The tenth resolution is to observe your own mind and introspect. Just as we brush our teeth daily we must also try to keep our minds clean.
- The eleventh resolution is to pay attention to your physical well-being. Exercise in moderation and eat moderately at regular times. Make a firm decision to practice this.
- The twelfth resolution is to abandon self-criticism and love yourself.
- The thirteenth resolution is to see others as manifestations of God whenever possible and love them accordingly, thereby developing the basic qualities of humility and patience.
May my children be able to live a Blessed life like this.
Amma”
Amma is a profound soul I have followed as my guru since 1990. She is loving and pure – and Her darshans (hugs) provide a unique, healing, and transformative experience. If you can travel to see Amma, either in the US, Europe, or back in her home ashram in Kerala India, it will be one of the most memorable experiences of your life.
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