Why Pray?

Amma’s gospel was simple:

Love yourself
by being true to yourself
Always Pray
Be not in haste to react
First anticipate then contemplate
and
then respond
Follow the right path
Be happy
Be successful

How to pray? I would ask

Amma would explain:

As a seeker, accepting ignorance
In helplessness,
reasoning mortals cannot do everything
For knowledge to train
for physical, psychic and spiritual health
In quest of wisdom, admitting foolishness
With Thanks, knowing
that offering gratitude brings fortitude
With yearning to be in His Grace

What about riches?

Amma would answer:

There are no better riches than
Acceptance of Life as it is
Doing what you can do best
Resilience to withstand all hurdles
Good health to meet the purpose of every day
Wisdom to differentiate between right and wrong
Being humble and grateful in His Compassionate Grace

With a twinkle in her eyes,
Amma would add:

Do not hanker, despise greed
Let other riches seek you
And remember always
You get what you deserve
Only when it becomes due

~*~

Let us pray
Amma’s way

 

See also: Amma's Gospel
 

Illustration by Niloufer Wadia