"I have understood that the UN is very difficult considering the problem of peace and seriously intended to promote a kind of pro-peace propaganda, through women's committees. I think that women just now moves to the man, who has authority, complete control. The state of degeneration is undeniable ... male, women turn to shake hands with the boy, lifting ... Women is therefore now an inescapable duty, which is to help regenerate man and fight for universal peace ¹ . " Samael, 1976
The Awakening of Universal Motherhood
Amma's eyes ² , women and men are equal. Amma wishes to express his views sincerely on this particular issue. These observations are not necessarily applicable to everyone, but they can serve a large majority.
Today, many women who are asleep, and they must wake up and rise. It is one of the most pressing needs right now. Not only must awaken the women living in developing countries, but also women from all over the world. In countries where materialism is prevalent, women should awaken spirituality. And in those countries where women are forced to remain in the limited walls of religious tradition, should awakening to modern thought. We have generalized the idea that women and culture of their environment, awakened by the education and development of materialism, but time has shown us that this is a very limited view. Only when women are able to assimilate the eternal wisdom of spirituality, in addition to receiving a modern education, will awaken in them the innate power they possess and will rise to act.
Who should awaken the woman? What makes it difficult to wake up? In fact, there is no external force that could prevent the development of their innate maternal qualities, other qualities such as love, empathy and patience. It's her and only her who must wake up. Only precluded by its own mind.
in most countries are still prevailing norms and superstitious beliefs that demean women. The primitive customs invented by men in the past to exploit and subjugate women, staying still alive today. The woman and her mind have been caught in the web of these customs. The woman lives mesmerized by his own mind and if you want to get rid of this magnetic field, has to do it herself. This is the only way.
If you look at an elephant as you can see with his trunk to uproot a huge tree and lift. When small and lives in captivity, is tied to a tree with strong cords or chains. But as his nature is to live freely, the little elephant is instinctively, with all his strength to break free. But it is not strong enough to do it. Seeing that their efforts are futile, abandoned the fight. Later, when grown and adult, can be attached to a small tree with a thin rope. Could be released easily if it wanted, but as his mind is conditioned by past experience, does not the slightest effort. This is what is happening to women. The company does not allow the emergence of women's strength. We have created an obstacle to flow that great strength.
Both women and men have the same potential, inherent and infinite. If the woman actually proposed it, it would not be difficult to break the bonds, the rules and constraints that society has imposed. The great strength of women is in their innate motherhood, in their power to create, to give life. And this power can help shape a change in society far more significant than people might realize.
Outdated and paralyzing who settled in the past, prevent women from reaching high spiritual levels. These are the shadows that still chase women, generating fear and insecurity within. They are just illusions, I would have to leave. The constraints that women think you are not real. Need to make an effort to eliminate these limitations imaginary. In fact, already have that power, is right here! And when that power is awakened, nobody can stop its march forward in all areas of life.
Men usually believe in the power of force. On the surface, see women as mothers, wives or sisters, but we can not hide that, at a deeper level, men still show a great resistance when attempting to understand, accept and appropriately recognize the woman and the feminine aspect of life.
Amma reminded of a story. In a village lived a woman who was very spiritual and was immensely happy to help others. The priests of the village was named priestess, but it was the first woman across the region, many priests do not like the idea of \u200b\u200bhis appointment. Some priests were jealous of the great compassion, humility and wisdom that many villagers appreciate it.
One day, he held a religious gathering on an island in the region and were invited all priests. The island was three hours by boat from the village. When they climbed into the boat, the priests found the priestess consternation was already on board. They whispered among themselves: What misery, even in this time leave us alone! The boat pulled away, but not even an hour had elapsed, when the engine stalled and the boat stopped. The captain exclaimed, "Oh, no! We lost, I forgot to fill the tank! "Nobody knew what to do. There was no other boat in sight. At that time, the priestess stood up and said: "Do not worry brother, I will go in search of gasoline." Said and done, he jumped from the boat and walked on water. The priests were amazed, but were not slow to point out: "Look at it, if not even swim!"
This is, in general, the attitude of men. Part of his nature and despise underestimate the achievements of women. Women are not decorations, to be controlled by men. They treat them as if they were potted plants, prevent the full growth potential of women.
She has not been created for the enjoyment of man or to serve tea to guests. The men used women like cassette tapes, they like to act on their whims and fancies, as if pressing the startup or shutdown. Men consider themselves superior to women, both physically and intellectually. Clearly the arrogance of his misconception about women, because in everything they do support the idea that women can not survive in society without dependence on men.
A woman who enjoys a bad reputation, even an innocent victim, will be rejected socially and often, even by his own family. Instead, the man could be so immoral as it please and get away with, because they rarely questioned his performance.
Even in developed countries, women are relegated to the background when it comes to sharing political power with men. It is interesting to note how in this field, some developing countries are comparatively more developed. And yet, how many women who have been active in the arena of world politics? Could count on the fingers of one hand. Is it due to the lack of women or due to man's arrogance?
The right circumstances and support others will help with security, the woman wakes up and rises. But not enough, it is they who should draw conclusions from these experiences and strengthen from within. The true power and strength comes not from outside but inside it.
Women must find their own courage. Courage is an attribute of mind, not an attribute of the body. They have the strength to fight the social rules that impede their progress. This is the personal experience of Amma. While in India there have been many changes can still see the supremacy of man. Even today, women continue to be exploited on behalf of certain religious conventions and tradition. In India women are waking up and taking steps forward. Until very recently, were not allowed to worship God in the inner sanctum of the temples, and could not consecrate a temple or perform Vedic rituals. They did not have the freedom to recite Vedic mantras. But Amma is driving the woman's courage and the means to perform these tasks. Amma which also performs the ceremony of consecration of temples built by our ashram. There were many who opposed women perform these rituals because, for generations, men were the only ones who could do such ceremonies. To those who questioned what we were doing, Amma explained that we worship a God who is beyond any discrimination, it does not differentiate between male and female. In the end, most people have supported this revolutionary change, as these prohibitions imposed on women were never part of ancient Hindu tradition. In all likelihood, these rules were drawn up later by men who belonged to a privileged social class, in order to exploit and oppress women. There were in ancient India.
At that time, the Sanskrit words used to refer to the husband his wife were Pathni (the guiding the husband through life), Dharmapathni (the phone to her husband on the path of dharma, which is right, responsibility) and sahadharmacharin (which advances together with her husband on the path of dharma). The use of these terms implies that women enjoyed the same status as man or maybe even one higher. Married life was considered sacred, and if they lived with the right attitude and understanding, mutual support, could achieve the ultimate goal of life: Self-Realization and God Realization.
In India, there has never been worshiped the Supreme Being exclusively in its male form. It is also revered as the Goddess, under different aspects. For example, is revered as Saraswati, the Goddess of learning and wisdom. Lakshmi is worshiped as the Goddess of prosperity and Santana Lakshmi, the Goddess who gives new life in the womb of the woman. Is also venerated in the form of Durga , the Goddess of power and strength. There was a time when man worshiped women as the very manifestation of these qualities. The woman was considered an extension of the Goddess, a manifestation of the attributes in the land. Sometime later, by the selfish influence of certain influential men with lust for power and dominion over all things, This profound truth is distorted and became separated from our culture. And so people forgot or ignored the deep connection between women and the Divine Mother.
usually tend to think that religion gives women a lower social status is Islam. However, the Koran speaks of qualities such as compassion and wisdom, and to use female terms to refer to the essential nature of God.
In Christianity, the Supreme Being alone is worshiped as the Father in heaven, the Son and the Holy Spirit. The feminine aspect of God is not so widely recognized. Christ considered equal to men and women.
The Bible speaks of the Virgin Mary and the Immaculate Conception of Jesus. So that may arise, Christ, Krishna and Buddha, it took a woman. A man could not accomplish this task. To flesh, God needed a woman to endure all the pains and difficulties during pregnancy and birth. Yet no one considers it unfair that women are ruled by man.
No true religion demeans women or talk disparagingly about her. For those who have realized God, there is no difference between male and female because they have an egalitarian view. If somewhere on this planet there are rules that prevent women from enjoying their right to genuine freedom, or regulations that impede their progress and social progress does not come from the commandments of God, but the selfishness of men.
eye What is more important? Is the right or left? Both are important. The same applies to the social status of men and women. They should become aware of their social responsibilities dharma. Men and women should support each other. Only in this way is possible to maintain harmony in the world. When the potential of both complement and move in the same direction, cooperating and respecting each other, then achieved, both men and women, perfection.
In fact, the man is a part of women. Each child is first in the mother's womb as part of the being of the same woman. With regard to a birth, the role of man is to provide seed. For it is a moment of pleasure, but women are nine months of austerity. It is the woman who receives, develops and makes that life a part of his own being. She creates the most conducive atmosphere for that life to develop on the inside and then gives light. Women are mainly mothers, the creators of life. Every man secretly wants to be re-embraced in the bosom of mother's unconditional love. That is one reason subtle attraction a man feels for the woman, man is born of a woman.
No one can question the reality of motherhood, that man was created by women. This fact can never understand those who refuse to leave the stronghold of their limited minds. Unable to explain the light to those who know only darkness.
Is God a man or a woman? The answer to this question is that God is neither male nor female. God is "That." But if we insist that God must have a gender, then conclude that it is more feminine than masculine because masculine is contained in the feminine.
Any person, whether man or woman who has enough courage to overcome the limitations of mind, you can reach the state of universal motherhood. The principle of motherhood is so vast and powerful as the universe itself. With the power of motherhood that emanates from within, she can influence the entire world.
aware Maternal love is love and compassion, both towards the son and for all people, animals, plants, rocks and rivers. It is a love that is lavished on all nature, all beings. In fact, when a woman wakes up in the state of true motherhood, considered all creatures their children. This love, this motherhood is Divine Love, and that is God.
More than half of the world population are women. It is a great loss to be denied the freedom of development for women, or denied a high social status it deserves. When you limit or ban it, the entire society that loses this potential contribution.
If she is weakened, their children are affected, becoming weak. Thus, a generation loses its strength and vitality. We can only create a world of light and consciousness when women receive the honor they deserve.
Women can perform all tasks as men, perhaps even better. Women have the will power and creative energy that allows them to develop any kind of activity. Amma can affirm from personal experience. Women can achieve extraordinary goals in all activities that develop, and this is especially true in the spiritual path. Women have the purity of mind and intellectual capacity necessary to achieve it. But whatever is proposed must be in its infancy, positive. If the beginning is good, its process and outcome, so will automatically. However, it takes patience, faith and love. The false start, based on imperfect, are the cause of the woman loses in life. It is not just that women share the same social status as men. The problem is that it gives women a bad start in life the product of a false understanding and lack of proper awareness. In this way, women try to get results without obtaining the benefits of a good start.
If we learn to read the Roman alphabet, we have to start from the first letters A, B, C, not X, Y, Z.
And what is the ABC of women? What is the mainstay of women, of their existence? Is its intrinsic quality, the essential principles of motherhood. Whatever the work area she chooses, these virtues should not forget that God or Nature has so graciously granted. The woman would have to perform all their actions strongly rooted in the basis of these maternal qualities. These are, like the ABC of the alphabet, the basic principles of women. Should not forget this crucial part of its essence when it acts at other levels of life.
She has skills that rarely occurs in men. A woman has the ability to divide into groups. Unlike man, they can perform different tasks simultaneously. When you have to divide and make more than one activity, she has the gift to perform them with great beauty and perfection. Even in her role as mother, has the virtue of expressing different aspects of your being. Be caring and sensitive, but also strong and protective, and if necessary, will be shown for strict discipline your family. Rarely see this confluence of qualities in a man. In fact, responsibility of women is higher than men's. She holds the reins of the integrity and unity, family and social.
a man's mind is easily identified with its thoughts and actions. The male energy can be compared to the stagnant water, which does not flow. In general, the intellect of man is trapped in the work he is doing. He finds it difficult to vary the point of concentration of his mind. For this reason, professional and family life of many men mingling ends. Most can not separate them. Women, by contrast, have an innate ability to establish such a separation. In man there is a tendency, deeply rooted, to transfer his home professional behavior and act the same way in his relationship with his wife and children. And many women who know how to keep family life separate from the professional.
female energy or the woman's flowing like a river. This facilitates the work of mother, wife and good friend, giving confidence to her husband. Has the special gift of being the guide and counselor for the entire family. The women also work outside the home, have all chances to succeed there as well.
The power of motherhood innate in women, lets you find within itself a deep sense of peace and harmony. This makes them think and act at the same time, while men tend to think less and react more. A woman has the ability to hear the pain of others and respond compassionately, and you have to face a challenge known to rise above the situation and respond with the same force as any man.
The more women identify with domestic motherhood, the faster it will grab your shakti or pure energy. If you develop this power within the world increasingly hear his voice.
In today's world, everything is polluted and lacks natural. In this situation, women should exercise particular caution for their maternal qualities and nature of women, are not also affected and distorted.
Only love, compassion and patience, which are the fundamental qualities of the woman inherently can reduce aggressive tendencies of man. Similarly, there are women who need the qualities of men to avoid being immobilized by his kindness and gentle nature.
Women are the strength and foundation of our existence in the world. When women lose contact with your real self, ceases to be harmony in the world and began the destruction. Therefore it is crucial that women around the world to make a great effort to rediscover their fundamental nature, for only then can we save this world.
He has also suffered greatly because of the exile of the feminine principle in the world. For the oppression of women and repression of the feminine aspect of the man inside the life of this has been fragmented, and often it is painful. The man should also awaken a sus cualidades femeninas. Tiene que desarrollar empatía y comprensión en su actitud hacia la mujer y en la forma como se relaciona con el mundo.
Las estadísticas muestran que los hombres -no las mujeres- cometen los mayores delitos y crímenes de este mundo. Existe también una estrecha correlación entre la forma como los hombres destruyen la Madre Naturaleza y su actitud hacia la mujer. A la Naturaleza se le debería dar la misma importancia, en nuestro corazón, que a nuestra propia madre biológica.
Lo que nuestro mundo actual necesita realmente es la cooperación entre hombres y mujeres. Una cooperación basada a strong sense of unity, family and social. The wars and conflicts, suffering and lack of peace that afflicts the world today, may certainly be reduced if men and women begin to cooperate and support each other. Until they restore harmony between the masculine and feminine, men and women, peace will remain an elusive dream.
There's a man in the depths of every woman and a woman in the heart of every man. This truth was revealed to them in meditation, the great sages and seers of antiquity. This is what the concept ardhanariswara (half god / half goddess) wants symbolized in Hindu spirituality. But, whether you be male or female, your true humanity will come to light only when the male and female virtues find a balance within yourself.
There are two types of languages \u200b\u200bin the world: the language of the intellect and the language of the heart. The language of rational intellect likes to argue and attack. Aggression is part of nature. It is purely masculine, devoid of love or any sense of interaction with others. It puts it this way: "Not only do I have reason and you're wrong, but also I will prove it to any price in order to disarm. "It is normal that those who speak this language and try to dominate others to dance like puppets to the sound of his own whims. Try to force their ideas on others. Their hearts are closed and rarely consider the feelings of others. The only thing they value and believe is the dictates of his own ego and his vain idea of \u200b\u200bvictory.
The language of the heart, the language of love, which is related to the female principle, is quite different. Those who speak do not pay attention to his ego. They are not interested in proving they are right or that the other is wrong. Are deeply interested in neighbor, and what they really want is help, support and lift others. In his presence, transformation arises spontaneously. They are the givers of tangible hope and light in this world. Those who come to them, they are reborn. When they talk, they do to impress, to impose their ideas or discuss, his speech becomes a true communion of hearts.
True love has nothing to do with pleasure or self-centeredness. In true love, you are not the major, is the other matters. In love, the other is not an instrument to satisfy your selfish desire, you are the instrument of the Divine to do good in the world. Love does not sacrifice the other, the love is given cheerfully, expecting nothing in return. Love is selfless, and not imposed on women to be relegated to the background, to treat it as an object. When there is true love, do not feel slighted, but rather will grandeur and you become one with the whole, it contains everything and feel eternally blessed.
Unfortunately, the language of the intellect is that which prevails in today's world, not the language of the heart. The representatives of lust and selfishness, not love, dominate the world. Narrow-minded people influence the weak-minded and use them to satisfy their selfish objectives. The ancient teachings of the sages have become distorted and adapted to the selfish desires of humans. The concept of love has been distorted. So dominant in the world conflict, violence and war.
Once, when Amma was giving darshan in India, a young man approached him. It was a region of the country, ravaged by terrorism. Because of the frequent killing and looting, the people of the area suffered greatly. He was the leader of a group of young people who are dedicated to making a great social work in the area. Amma begged: "Please let these terrorists, so full of anger and violence come to have a correct understanding. And to all those who suffered, who have been tortured with so many atrocities, fill your heart with the spirit of forgiveness. Otherwise, the situation will deteriorate and violence will never end. "
Amma was very happy to hear this prayer of peace and forgiveness. Asked what had motivated him to undertake social work, said: "My mother was the inspiration. My childhood was marked by darkness and terror. When I was 6 I saw with my own eyes the cruel murder at the hands of terrorists, of my father, who was a lover of peace. My life was destroyed. I just felt hatred toward the murderers and all he wanted was revenge. But my mother made me change my attitude. Every time I said that one day avenge the death of my father, she replied:
" Son, did your father back to life if you kill them? Look at your grandmother, always sad. Look at me I can barely move without your father. And look at yourself, how sad you are and what we suffer by not having your father. Would you like to have more children and mothers who suffer as we do? They feel the same intensity of pain that we feel. Instead, tries to forgive the murderers of your father for his terrible actions and disseminates the message of love and universal solidarity. Growing up, I offered to join various terrorist groups to avenge the death of my father. But the seeds of forgiveness planted by my mother had paid off, and rejected all these proposals. In addition, some young people conveyed the same advice my mother gave me. This changed the hearts of many people since then, help me to serve others. "
" Son, did your father back to life if you kill them? Look at your grandmother, always sad. Look at me I can barely move without your father. And look at yourself, how sad you are and what we suffer by not having your father. Would you like to have more children and mothers who suffer as we do? They feel the same intensity of pain that we feel. Instead, tries to forgive the murderers of your father for his terrible actions and disseminates the message of love and universal solidarity. Growing up, I offered to join various terrorist groups to avenge the death of my father. But the seeds of forgiveness planted by my mother had paid off, and rejected all these proposals. In addition, some young people conveyed the same advice my mother gave me. This changed the hearts of many people since then, help me to serve others. "
love and compassion instead of hatred, that this young man chose to pour into the world, resulting the spring of love from her mother.
The mother understands the heart of her son, poured his love on the child, teaches the positive aspects of life and correct his mistakes. If we cross a grassy field often tender, will quickly form a path. Good thoughts and develop positive virtues in our children will remain forever. It is easy to mold the character of a child at an early age, and more difficult as it grows.
And this is how the hand that cradles the baby also holds the lamp that spreads its light around the world. Thus, as through the influence about your child, the mother also affects the future of the world. A woman who has awakened his innate motherhood brings heaven to earth, wherever you are. Only women can create a world of peace and happiness. This is the first Guru, the first guide and teacher of mankind.
There is much truth in the phrase that says that behind every great man there is always a great woman. Each time we meet with beings happy and calm, with children of noble virtues and good disposition, with marvelous people power can overcome adversity and failures, with beings that possess a great capacity for understanding, sympathy, love and compassion for the suffering and delivered to the other, usually find a great mother who has been an example and inspiration to be as they are.
instead of running, remaining all his life within the four walls of the kitchen, the woman would have to come out and share with others what he has to give and so do their goal in life.
Men should never hinder the progress that rightfully belongs to women within society. Would understand that the contribution of women is of vital importance. They should pull out of its way it is Rather, they should provide the way for their progress is smoother.
Women, meanwhile, would have to think about what they can contribute to society, instead of thinking about what you can take it. This attitude will certainly help, to progress. It should be stressed that a woman need not receive or take anything from anybody, just needs to wake up. Only then can contribute socially to the way that best consideration, and get everything you need.
prevailing competition and hatred everywhere, are patience and tolerance of women responsible for creating harmony have in the world. In the same way that an electrical circuit can not be taken without the presence of the poles, negative and positive, life also requires, to flow in its fullness, presence and contribution of both women and men. And only flourish inside when the men and women are complementary and mutually supportive way.
Overall, women now live in a world created by and for men. Women do not need this world, they would have to establish his own identity to create a new society. But they should remember the true meaning of freedom, it is not live and behave the way they want, without paying attention to the impact on others. It does not mean that wives and mothers must leave their family responsibilities. The freedom of a woman, rise, must begin within. In addition, for the shakti that is, the pure energy, to awaken and rise in a woman, it is necessary to raise awareness of their own limitations. Later, you can overcome through willpower, selfless service and spiritual practice.
In an effort to restore their rights and social status, women should never lose their essential nature. This trend occurs in many countries, women will never help them achieve their true freedom. It is impossible to achieve genuine freedom by imitating the man. If the same woman turns away from the feminine principles, this process will culminate in a complete failure of women and society. Far from solving the problems of the world, worse. If women reject their feminine qualities and tries to behave like a man, growing only masculine qualities, the imbalance of the world will increase. And that's not what is needed now. What is really needed is for women to contribute socially, as best you can, developing universal motherhood, as well as masculine qualities.
Women have a drama (duty) for the world and herself. Together with men, should assume equal responsibility in the development and growth of society. Until women make an effort to awaken, she will be, so to speak, the head of creating a limited world.
are many individuals and organizations like the UN, support the advancement of women. This conference is an opportunity for us all to build on this base. A Amma would like to share some suggestions:
(a) The spiritual leaders should strive to ensure that his followers reunite with the true essence of spirituality, and condemn, in this sense, all kinds of oppression and violence directed at women.
(b) The UN would have to go to war zones where they occur and social conflicts, by their presence, provide safe shelter to women and children are particularly vulnerable.
(c) All religions and nations would have to condemn the shameful practices such as the killing of female fetuses and children and the circumcision of female genitalia.
(d) There must stop child labor.
(e) The dowry system prevailing in many countries should be abolished.
(e) The UN and the leaders of each country should intensify efforts to stop trafficking and sexual exploitation of children. The legal consequences of these behaviors should be so effective that banished such practices.
(f) It is amazing the number of violations that occur worldwide. It is incomprehensible that in many countries, are the victims of these acts which are eventually punished. Can we remain indifferent to these facts? It would have to reach an international agreement on the education of young people in order to prevent rape and other forms of aggression against women.
(g) The dignity of the woman is attacked by the propaganda that is presented as sexual objects. We should not tolerate this exploitation.
(h) The spiritual leaders should encourage their followers to perform selfless service, as if this assignment is an integral part of their lives.
(i) The lack of education and poverty are the main causes of difficulties that many women face today. The UN and the leaders of each country should undertake special projects for the education of women and the eradication of poverty.
The essence of motherhood is not restricted to women who have given birth, is a principle inherent in both women and men. It is an attitude of mind. Is love and that love is the breath of life itself. No one can say, "will breathe only in the presence of my family and friends, and do not breathe with my enemies." Similarly, in those in whom motherhood has awakened, love and compassion for others are part of his own being, as the same breath.
Amma believes that in the times ahead, we must make an effort to reawaken the healing power of motherhood. It is the only way to make our dream of peace and harmony for all. And it can be done! Depends entirely on us. Remember this and move forward.
A Amma would like to thank the work of all those who participated in organizing this Summit. Amma deeply appreciates your efforts to achieve peace in this world. Unit that we implement the decisions we have made in this conference and in discussions further.
May the seeds of peace that we are sowing here and now, bear fruit for all.
Geneva October 7, 2002,
1. The First Congress of Gnostic Anthropology, Second Conference, "The Santa Predestination" . Guadalajara, Mexico.
2. Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi माता अमृतानन्दमयी Indian Master, called Amma, has developed a great humanitarian activities in support of schools, hospitals, the popular sectors, especially poor women and AIDS patients. Has been recognized by the Indian government as the official representative of Hinduism and has participated in the World Parliament of Religions and the Fiftieth Anniversary of United Nations.
