Amma Gives Darshan to Surat for the First Time
Bharata Yatra 2004
8 March, 2004 — New Mumbai, Maharashtra
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Amma's first visit to Surat found thousands
coming to hear Her satsang, listen to Her bhajans
and have Her darshan. In remembrance of the historic
occasion, Smt. Snehalateben Chawan, the Honourable
Municipal Mayor of Surat, and Member of Parliament
Smt. Savitaben Sharada presented Amma with a
beautiful gold kalasha [ceremonial pot]
on behalf of the citizens of the city. |
Shri. Kashiram Prana, the Honourable Union Minister
for Rural Development, also was there to welcome Amma
to the city. The Honourable Minister said that he had
been trying to come to Amma's Amritapuri ashram for
some time, but had not been able. So he felt that it
was an answer to his prayers that Amma had finally
come to bless the city of Surat. He felt Amma's coming
was a miracle in its own right. In his speech, he also
prayed to Amma that the citizens of Surat would be
inspired to dedicate their lives to loving and serving
the world like Amma.
The program took place in the modern S.M.C.
indoor stadium, which was full of Suratites,
clamouring to have their first encounter with
Amma. As Amma gave darshan, Her image was projected
onto two giant TV screens adding to the program's
futuristic vibe. As one senior brahmachari commented, "This
place looks like a space ship!" |
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Amma treated Her Surat children by singing many bhajans
in Gujarati, including "Dhiyo Darshan Ma Devi
Ma."
—Sakshi
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