The Sacred Teachings of Anandamayi Ma Few Were Ever Allowed to Learn

picture this a mighty ancient Beach tree moving gracefully toward you each step slow and deliberate would you question your grip on reality or assume you were lost in a dream German novelist Mita mashman used this surreal imagery to convey her first encounter with the powerful presence of Nima a spiritual icon considered one of modern India's greatest Saints known as the Blissful mother Ananda mimar was born Roma Devi in a small East Bengali Village from childhood she exhibited rare spiritual gifts often slipping into deep states of samadi ecstatic Union with the Divine her family and neighbors

were captivated by her spontaneous moments of altered Consciousness and uncanny wisdom that seemed to transcend her years it was as though the line between the Earthly and the Divine was transparent with the pure light of the absolute shining through her young innocent presence as anandam mimar Grew Older word of her spiritual presence spread widely drawing devotees from all levels of society from the humble and poor to respected leaders and dignitaries her Aura radiated a profound sense of PE peace compassion and sacred energy which attracted people seeking deeper meaning many who spent time in her presence

reported life-changing spiritual Awakenings and inner Transformations living a life marked by Simplicity and renunciation Ananda maima often moved from place to place occasionally resting on the streets without possessions or personal Comforts her only concern was the pursuit of ultimate truth and the alleviation of suffering for all beings though she led a simple outward life Ananda maima possessed an astonishing depth of spiritual insight and wisdom she understood the nature of Consciousness the essence of reality and how to transcend the ego to realize one's True Divine self at the heart of her teachings were powerful esoteric practices

that she reserved only for her most dedicated disciples these teachings went beyond traditional spiritual doctrines revealing profound insights into The Human Experience and the path to Enlightenment one such Seeker drawn into the orbit of anandam May Ma's hidden teachings was Dr Abraham Jacob weintrob a French physician who set off for India in 1950 intending only a brief spiritual pilgrimage his plan was to spend two months visiting revered spiritual Masters including Raman mahashi and SRI arindo but upon arrival a Fateful Encounter With Ananda maima changed his life's path entirely the moment I saw her I knew

she was beyond the ordinary Vine trb later recalled there was a palpable presence of the Divine surrounding her a radiant energy that filled the space around her instantly captivated he abandoned his plans to visit other teachers and instead dedicated him himself to following the Blissful mother wherever she traveled his intended short stay in India blossomed into a lifelong journey of devotion and Service as one of her closest disciples wiin trb was granted access to anandam Ma's most profound and esoteric teachings under her guidance he experienced a profound transformation discovering the boundless and eternal nature of

his own being in time the fr doctor embraced the monastic path taking the name Swami vijayananda or victory of bliss a title that symbolize the spiritual fulfillment he achieved through anandam mima's Grace for nearly six decades Swami vijayananda lived in India including 17 years spent in quiet Solitude in the Himalayas his life became a bridge between East and West as he warmly welcomed Western Seekers to Anand mayar's ashram in k Al home to Her Sacred Shrine until his passing in 2010 at age 95 Swami vijayananda was cherished as a Living testament to Mar's teachings a

guru Dev or gentle guide to all who met him his unwavering dedication and profound transformation under Anand mayar's Grace remain a powerful Testament to the depth of her hidden wisdom Central to anandamayi Ma's esoteric teachings was the direct realization of the true self she would often remind her disciples you are not this body nor this mind nor these passing emotions the truth of who you are has no form no name no beginning and no end it is the Eternal unchanging Consciousness that underlies all existence through deep self-inquiry and meditation Ananda Mima guided her closest disciples

to explore this awareness directly by releasing their identification with fleeting thoughts and emotions they came to rest in the pure everpresent awareness of their true nature in this realization they found a profound peace freedom and sense of wholeness that transcended the limitations of ordinary perception Ananda maima shared with her chosen disciples a profound practice she called The Art of staying this practice invited them to to rest in the silent spacious awareness beneath all thoughts emotions and Sensations the art of staying ma would say is the art of Being it is the surrender into the vast

ocean of Consciousness that is your true nature as disciples grew in this practice they began to see through the illusion of the ego and recognize their own boundless Essence she often reminded them you are not the doer you are the silent witness you are not the Thinker you are the pure awareness that observes thought yet Mars hidden teachings extended Beyond self- inquiry and the direct realization of the true self with deep insight into the subtle energetic structure of the human being she guided her closest disciples through advanced practices like pranayama breath control Mantra chanting and

Kundalini Awakening your body is a sacred Temple a microcosm of the entire Cosmos she would explain by working with the energies within this Temple we open the gateways to the highest Realms of Consciousness and spiritual fulfillment through these esoteric practices Mar's disciples purified and harmonized the flow of energies within achieving expanded states of awareness and divine Unity some even reported Vivid Visions of celestial Realms and encounters with higher Spiritual Beings perhaps the most transformative of Mar's teachings was her emphasis on embracing all of life's experiences Pleasant and painful alike as essential steps on the path

to Liberation true Enlightenment she insisted could only be found in the full acceptance of every aspect of life suffering is the gateway to Freedom Ananda maima often taught only by by fully embracing and surrendering to the entirety of life without rejecting or resisting it can we move beyond the ego's limits and awaken to our boundless nature through surrendering to each present moment with openness curiosity and reverence her disciples learned to release deeply ingrained patterns of thought and behavior dissolving the walls that held them in a narrow sense of self so how can we as seekers

in today's world apply the mima's profound teachings to our own spiritual paths here are some essential principles and practices inspired by her wisdom exploring the nature of the self at the heart of anandamayi Ma's teachings lies the inquiry into our true Essence through deep self-observation contemplation and releasing attachment to thoughts and emotions we uncover the elusory nature of the ego and connect with the expansive awareness that is our true self embracing life in its fullness anandaya taught that true Liberation arises from wholeheartedly accepting all of life's experiences the pleasant and the challenging by cultivating an

attitude of openness curiosity and reverence toward each moment we can dissolve the boundaries of the limited self and awaken to the sacred beauty of existence harmonizing with subtle Energies ma had an exceptional understanding of the human energetic system guiding her disciples in practices of pranayama Mantra and Kundalini Awakening engaging in these practices allows us to connect more deeply with the life force energy within opening Pathways to heightened Consciousness and profound Spiritual Awakening devotion and surrender Ananda mimar viewed herself not as the origin of her spiritual power but as a humble channel for the divine's Grace

by adopting The Same Spirit of reverence and openness to be guided by the absolute we invite profound spiritual transformation into our lives embracing Simplicity and inner Focus Mar's life exemplified Simplicity and renunciation free from possessions or personal concerns wholly dedicated to realizing the ultimate truth and uplifting others by embracing this Spirit of simplicity and inward Focus we too can break free from worldly distractions and deepen our commitment to Spiritual Awakening I am just an ordinary woman any spiritual Insight or power that flows through me is purely the grace of the Divine by weaving these principles

and practices into our daily lives we can begin to experience the profound Freedom peace and completeness that Anand mima's teachings reveal through realizing our true nature embracing all aspects of life and cultivating sincere spiritual devotion we can awaken to the boundless Divine Consciousness that forms the very essence of our being throughout her journey Ananda Mima transformed countless lives with her deep wisdom Limitless compassion and Powerful spiritual presence her words and the stories of her life offer a window into the extraordinary impact of this remarkable soul a deeply moving encounter took place when Ananda maima met

the esteemed Yogi and spiritual teacher paramahansa Yogananda as Yogananda approached Ma just about to depart in her car immediately stepped down and walked toward him exclaiming with childlike Joy father finally you have come though meeting her for the first time Yogananda was struck by her spontaneous recognition and warmth when he asked her to share something about her self ma replied with her usual humility and wisdom there is so little to say father before coming to this earth I was the same as a little girl I was the same I grew into Womanhood yet still I

was the same and even after through the dance of creation and as everything changes around me in the Hall of Eternity I shall remain the [Music] same recognizing her profound spiritual presence yoga Ananda later remarked that Ananda Mima was always one with the Eternal affirming her extraordinary state of divine realization on another occasion Ananda mimar encountered a humble beggar sitting beside the road without hesitation she approached him bowed deeply and asked for his Blessing the beggar shocked by this unexpected gesture could only look at her in disbelief but I am only a poor lowly beggar

he stammered how could I possibly bless you a revered and spiritually elevated being Ananda Mima smiled gently and replied you are the embodiment of the Divine my child in your eyes I see the face of the absolute it is you who hold the power to bless me for you are the living presence of the Sacred in this world as we strive to integrate ananda's wisdom into our own lives we begin to taste the freedom peace and wholeness she embodied so effortlessly recognizing the Eternal awareness within ourselves unlocks the door to the infinite the essence of

Anand Mayim Ma's Timeless teachings let us heed the call of this remarkable spiritual guide and open ourselves to the transformative power of her hidden wisdom for in doing so we may discover that the boundless Bliss she spoke of is none other than our own true nature waiting to be revealed