Books for Spiritual Reading
1. My Mother, My Master (2012)
“Kombà nì entu tèdi alayunnuvò, Amma atu mònu kànicchutaràm!”— “Son, whatever you have been seeking in your wanderings, Amma will show it to you!” This was the promise Amma gave Vènugòpàl, a young college student caught in a crossroads of life. In this book, Swami Pranavamritananda Puri reflects on the influences preceding his providential meeting with Amma more than 32 years ago, and the impact She had on his life.
Swami Pranavamritananda, who joined the àśram in 1980, is one of the senior-most monks of the Màtà Amätànandamayì Math. He has scored and written many bhajans and kìrtanas. A reputed singer and percussionist, Swamiji has accompanied Amma to various programs in India and abroad. He is a featured speaker on Amrita TV, through which his erudite spiritual discourses have reached audiences all over the world. Holding a B.Sc. degree in Zoology and an M.A. degree in Sànskrit Literature, Swamiji has been teaching Sànskrit to the àśram residents, in accordance with Amma’s instructions.
2. Dawn of the Divine (2016)
For most believers, including the religious, the universe is marked by a theological duality: God and the world. Devotees of Amma see themselves as part of the world, and Amma as one with God. Only the latter part of the equation is true.
Amma says that we are all one with God, who pervades the whole universe. God is all there is. In this book, Swami Pranavamritananda Puri explores how Amma’s presence helps us arrive at this subtle understanding in the light of his own experiences with Her.
3. Way of the Wise (2018)
Before one’s mother, one is always a child. In Amma’s august presence, one is ever a beginner, a spiritual toddler with many more miles to go.
In Way of the Wise, his fourth book, Swami Pranavamritananda Puri delves into how his own spiritual journey was informed by the lives of other seekers- monastics and lay disciples, as well as peers and pilgrims from centuries past. What enhanced his appreciation of their spiritual charisma was living with Amma, whose sacred presence helps one absorb the subtler aspects of spiritual principles.
This book will inspire readers to keep striving to attain their spiritual goals.
4. Petals of the Heart (2022)
‘Petals of the Heart’ is a variegated bouquet of tales redolent with age-old wisdom embodied by principles such as the all-pervading nature of the Divine; the need to see everything that comes from the Guru, even rebukes, as blessings for our inner growth; the edifying nature of selfless service; the importance of acting with alertness and awareness; and listening to the unerring voice of our conscience.
Swami Pranavamritananda Puri deftly delineates lessons, gleaned over decades of discipleship under Amma, that every seeker must learn in order to make spiritual progress. This anthology of parables will appeal to novice and advanced practitioner alike.
5. Amma Nalkiya Pathangal (2014)
Traditional Indian narratives are engaging and instructive. In particular, the dialogues between spiritual master and student have molded and uplifted the collective spiritual understanding of seekers over millennia. Reading them is like diving into an ocean to unearth pearls of wisdom.
Neelakanthan represents the archetypal disciple, who has an attitude of surrender towards his Guru. The humble quill makes us reflect on how a desire-filled life leads to pain and suffering. The idea that life gradually leaves the body, much like how water evaporates from a pot without our noticing, is explained in simple terms.
Inspired by Amma’s teachings, this collection of short stories guides readers towards greater spiritual understanding. It also contains an introduction by the renowned author K.B. Sreedevi.
6. Amrita Sougandhikam (2022)
“Amma’s words are like a mirror. Those who look into it will see a reflection of their own true self.”
This book recounts a disciple’s spiritual journey and a devoted son’s following in the hallowed footsteps of the Divine Mother. From Amma, he learns that we must strive to perform all actions with awareness, discernment and love. Instead of worrying about the future, we should strive to learn our spiritual lessons well by focusing on the present moment, so that we can attain the ultimate goal of life.
7. Amrita Ragam (2024)
This book is an exposition of the first seven mantras in Amma’s Ashtottara Shata Namavali (108 attributes). The aim of chanting these mantras is to cultivate a meditative mind. There is no spiritual practice more sacred than meditation. Amma teaches that meditation is as precious as gold. If we wish to experience the true bliss of life, we must meditate.
This book will inspire readers to chant, engage in Self-inquiry, and meditate.
Books for Spiritual Reading
1. Petals of the Heart (2022)
2. Amrita Sougandhikam (2022)
2. Amrita Sougandhikam (2022)
2. Amrita Sougandhikam (2022)
Mother’s words are like a mirror in which everyone who looks into it can see his own face. Every word spoken by Amma with a sweet smile is a mirror reflecting the universe.
In this writing, the disciple who is her soul son, who followed the footsteps of the mother of the world with respect, unveils the journey in search of the battle of his own life and the universe.
The brilliant light of primal and divine vision Amma advises to perform Swakarmas with skill, wisdom and love. We should not dwell on the past, but learn from it and focus on a higher goal.
This book is for guidance to make the goal.
3. Way of the Wise (2018)
4. Dawn of the Divine (2016)
4. Dawn of the Divine (2016)
4. Dawn of the Divine (2016)
For most believers, including the religious, the universe is marked by a theological duality: God and the world. Devotees of Amma see themselves as part of the world, and amma as one with God. Only the latter part of the equation is true.
Amma says that we are all one with God, who pervades the whole universe. God is all there is. In this book, Swami Pranavamritananda Puri explores how Amma’s presence helps us arrive at this subtle understanding in the light of his own experiences with her.
5. Amma Nalkiya Pathangal (2014)
6. My Mother, My Master (2012)
6. My Mother, My Master (2012)
6. My Mother, My Master (2012)
“Kombà nì entu tèdi alayunnuvò, Amma atu mònu kànicchutaràm!”— “Son, whatever you have been seeking in your wanderings, Amma will show it to you!” This was the promise Amma gave Vènugòpàl, a young college student caught in a crossroads of life. In this book, Swami Pranavamritananda Puri reflects on the influences preceding his providential meeting with Amma more than 32 years ago, and the impact She had on his life.
Swami Pranavamritananda, who joined the àśram in 1980, is one of the senior-most monks of the Màtà Amätànandamayì Math. He has scored and written many bhajans and kìrtanas. A reputed singer and percussionist, Swamiji has accompanied Amma to various programs in India and abroad. He is a featured speaker on Amrita TV, through which his erudite spiritual discourses have reached audiences all over the world. Holding a B.Sc. degree in Zoology and an M.A. degree in Sànskrit Literature, Swamiji has been teaching Sànskrit to the àśram residents, in accordance with Amma’s instructions.
