Maha Seva Weekends

(Daily event) Jun 22, 2013 to Jun 23, 2013 (ended)

Greetings from the Seva Team at MA Center Chicago (MACC)!
 As Br. Shantamrita Chaitanya aptly described it, let us pool our willing resources to "polish the vessel" to "receive the milk of Amma's grace."

The weekends of June 15-16 and June 22-23 are identified as the Maha Seva Weekends by the Seva Team.

The sevas involve outdoor tasks –mowing, mulching, pruning, weeding, etc.-- and indoor tasks –cleaning, dusting, moving light and not-so-light furniture, vacuuming, etc.
 The sevas, starting at around 9:00am, will continue throughout the day, with short breaks for lunch and refreshments. They will conclude with a short satsang and dinner.

Are you ready for the Seva?

Please RSVP: maccseva@gmail.com Send an email indicating the day(s) you will be at MACC.

 For those seeking accommodation: Please email maccseva@gmail.com or Uma Rao amritayogacenter@prodigy.net
 Kindly indicate the day(s) and number of members with you to enable the Seva Team to arrange accommodation.
 MACC Seva Team looks forward to an enthusiastic response!

 Aum Namah Sivaya
 Milind Deshpande
 MACC Seva Team Coordinator

Saturday
May
10
3:00pm - 4:00pm
"A river that flows through many branches will not have a powerful current. If the branches are redirected and the river is redirected to flow only through the main stream, the force of the current will increase greatly. It may even be possible to generate electricity from such a strong current.... more ›
Sunday
May
11
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us for a group viewing of a Rama television series in the MA Center Chicago satsang hall on Sunday at 2 pm CT (except the first Sunday of every month, which is dedicated to... more ›
Saturday
May
17
10:30am - 12:00pm
Location: South Lodge Community Room at MA Center Chicago Join us Saturday mornings for an open yoga class with simple, gentle Amrita Yoga postures/asanas. No prior experience or training in Amrita Yoga is necessary.  "The purpose of Yoga is for our inner well-being. It does not belong to any... more ›
Saturday
May
17
2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Amrita Book Club of North America gives participants an opportunity to dive more deeply into Amma’s teachings. The club meets twice a month on the first and third Saturdays from 2 pm to 3 pm via Zoom to explore Amma’s books and books written by Amma's senior disciples. All are welcome to attend... more ›
Saturday
May
17
2:30pm - 4:00pm
Amrita Bala Kendra (ABK) passes on Amma’s teachings to children through fun and engaging activities such as stories, bhajans, arts and crafts, celebration of festivals and service projects. ABK focuses on values, multi cultural traditions, and spiritual practices.  ABK is held in-person in the MA... more ›
Saturday
May
17
3:00pm - 4:00pm
"A river that flows through many branches will not have a powerful current. If the branches are redirected and the river is redirected to flow only through the main stream, the force of the current will increase greatly. It may even be possible to generate electricity from such a strong current.... more ›
Saturday
May
17
4:00pm - 7:30pm
Amma says, "Satsang has the power to turn our minds towards good thoughts. Children, don't waste any opportunity to participate in satsang." Join us Saturday for a community satsang, starting with group archana at 4pm, followed by bhajans, arati, and meditation from 5pm onward. A wholesome... more ›
Friday
May
23
A Multi-Day Event
Weekend Silent Retreat with Swamiji & Swamini We live in a world of turbulence and turmoil, constantly bombarded by the chatter of our gadgets and minds. Understanding our need to shut out this noise and experience the deep inner peace and joy that is our true nature, Amma has urged her... more ›
Saturday
May
24
7:00am - 9:00am
Swamini Ambikamrita Prana will perform an auspicious Homa (sacred fire ceremony) on Sunday, May 24th, starting at 7:15 am at MA Center Chicago, in the brick building behind the darshan hall.  Homa, or Puja, is ceremonial worship of the Divine, performed to keep us in harmony with cosmic forces,... more ›
Saturday
May
24
10:30am - 12:00pm
Location: South Lodge Community Room at MA Center Chicago Join us Saturday mornings for an open yoga class with simple, gentle Amrita Yoga postures/asanas. No prior experience or training in Amrita Yoga is necessary.  "The purpose of Yoga is for our inner well-being. It does not belong to any... more ›

All are welcome to join the ashram residents for daily spiritual practices in the satsang hall:

WHITE FLOWER MEDITATION

Sunday through Friday at 5:50 pm (starts with 10-minute silent Ma Om meditation)

Amma requests everyone to regularly practice this meditation once or twice a day for the benefit of the entire world. Join us live or via Zoom: https://bit.ly/maccmed 

Meeting ID: 828 7832 9402

Passcode: 092753

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EVENING BHAJANS

Sunday-Friday at 6:30 pm (in-person only)

  • Guru Stotram chanting
  • Bhajans (devotional singing)
  • Closing prayers and arati