You Are The Divine Totality In Human Disguise
About this book
YOU ARE THE DIVINE TOTALITY IN HUMAN DISGUISE is a collection of modern, teen-centered stories focused on Amma, the world-renowned “hugging saint.” The book is designed to be a gentle and highly entertaining introduction to Advaita, the philosophy of non-duality, considered by many to be the pinnacle of Hindu thought, and vital for the attainment of Self-Realization.Meet Suzie, a 15-year-old devotee whose first date was a disaster. While her phone buzzes with annoying texts from her wannabe boyfriend, Suzie and her friend Saraswati, who has spent 14 years in Amma’s Amritapuri Ashram, share ice cream and some unusual thoughts about God and the universe.And then there is 15-year-old Durgadas, who seeks the advice of his friend Devamrita, an American brahmachari, as he tries to understand the hidden meanings behind the unusual events in his life – such as the time he was asked to slay an ice cream dragon, or the day a man wearing torn jeans crashed his cousin’s wedding, or the strange afternoon he spent at the home of his Hungarian uncle and aunt.But beware of Jacob, the 16-year-old Black American who believes his estranged father, an Amma devotee, has actually joined a cult! Jacob’s hostility makes him seem the most unlikely candidate for a spiritual awakening. But who is he, really?Of course, a more important introductory question for this book is, ‘Who is Amma?’To the people of this age, whose hearts are thirsting for truth and love, Amma has come as a torrential shower of divine love and wisdom. Taking suffering humanity upon her lap, giving them hope and soothing their pain, she dispels the darkness from their hearts. She has come as the Mother of Compassion, to take her children by the hand, and lead them on the path towards perfection and everlasting joy.Amma’s entire life is an incomparable example of the nature of selfless, unconditional love. For over three decades of tireless service, Amma has personally counselled and consoled millions of suffering people from all walks of life and in every corner of the globe. She listens to their problems, wipes away their tears with her hands, and removes the burden of their sorrows. Her personal touch, the warmth, the compassion, tenderness and deep concern she shows everyone, her spiritual charisma, innocence and charm, are all unmistakably unique. To Amma, every human being on this Earth is her own beloved child.Through the medium of devotional songs, through simple lively talks replete with illustrations and striking examples, and through the example of her own incomparable life, Amma is spreading the message of devotion and spirituality among mankind. Amma herself is an embodiment of all that she teaches, a living witness to the eternal values expounded in the scriptural texts of all the world’s religions.All proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to Amma’s charitable mission, which is serving humanity around the world through hundreds of beneficial projects, including orphanages, hospitals, schools, free housing, disaster relief, scholarships, pensions for widows, and more. For further information, www.embracingtheworld.org. Published By The Disciples Of Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, Affectionately Known As Mother, Or Amma The Hugging Saint.