Sri Ma Anandamayi today is broadly perceived as an identity of extraordinary profound greatness. She was born a hundred years prior and she took Samadhi at the age of 86; these impediments, however, can't said to have adapted her utter opportunity to be only herself under all circumstances. She was the encapsulation of an upbeat independence, which delighted the hearts of all who drew close to her.
Background
Sri Ma Anandamayi was born in a little town called Kheora, in what is presently Bangladesh, on April 30, 1896. She was naturally introduced to a devout, prestigious yet non-rich Brahmin family. At birth her parents named her Nirmala Sundari Devi. It is deciphered as 'Faultless Beauty' which appeared to be suitable as the newborn child grew up to be an exquisite kid. Little Nirmala, a gay and upbeat tyke spent her adolescence in pleasant town environment. She was a most loved with everybody - prepared to bring and convey and to render whatever administration she was equipped for to any individual who requested it. The whole town, comprising for the most part of Muslim families, stretched out to her adoration and warmth which has persisted as the years progressed. Indeed, even now the Muslim populace of Kheora alludes to her as "Our own Ma."
Despite the fact that she voyaged ceaselessly, it was seen that she was at home all over and nobody was an outsider to her. All through the length and expansiveness of India furthermore past its shores individuals observed her to be, as though the exemplification of their own inward vision of the Adored one who is most dear to their souls. She influenced a lot of people by her words, thoughts and ideas.
Education
Nirmala went to the town school for roughly two years. Although her educators were satisfied with her capacity, her family had questions about her mental capacities in view of her lack of interest and continually cheerful air. When her mom once fell truly sick, relatives commented with puzzlement about the youngster remaining clearly unaffected.
Career
In Dhaka where she initially picked up acknowledgment, she was known as "Manush Kali", that is, the 'living Kali'. Kali is the directing Deity of Bengal so that was entirely reasonable. When she moved out of Bengal and went to different regions, her nearness evoked the same sort of reaction, even at her first appearance. While visiting the shores of Holy Narmada, she was welcomed as "Devi Narmada". She was hailed as the Goddess Minakshi by surging group who sat for long hours waiting for her in Madurai. Her devotees in Punjab honored her just like they honor the Holy Granth Sahab. The Sindhi enthusiasts of Sri Udiyababaji Maharaj showed their respect just like they use to pay respect to their Deity Jhoolelal. One of her Muslim enthusiast used to a see a dream of her with a Taj on her head amid his contemplations. A Christian lover commented suddenly "Now we have a Face to put on God". The straightforward good country ladies of Almora would say to her, "Now that we have you with us, we don't have to visit the Temple"
In general Sri Ma's supreme grin incapacitated all inquiries with respect to her personality. She once addressed an enthusiast's inquiry in these words: "What an adolescent thing to ask; People have different dreams of divine beings and goddesses (in me) as indicated by their own preferences. What I was some time recently, I am currently, and might be in the future. I am additionally whatever you or anyone may think I am; why not take a gander at it along these lines: the desires (of seekers after Truth) have achieved this body. Every one of you have needed it thus you have discovered it. That is all you have to know."
Richard Lannoy, a fan of numerous years standing has outlined Sri Ma's methods for being with us in an extremely telling expression: "Yet there is an oddness, a disposition, an indefinable quality which comes so close to the furthest reaches of the perceptibly human as to make a descriptor like "human" entirely deficient when connected to Her case, and "heavenly" immaterial. It is generally acknowledged that she was, just, extraordinary. She was, for the duration of her life, the summit of easy flawlessness".
Achievements
Works
Other Work
She was known for teaching and preaching on self-realization and help people understand the purpose of life. She had set up a couple of temples during her lifetime. She is even today considered among the greatest teacher by a large group of people.
Religion
Anandamayi Ma was extremely touchy to religious custom as a kid, and the sound of religious droning would achieve overjoyed emotions in her. At sanctuaries, she would likewise see religious figures rising up out of religious statues and reemerging them. She was frequently diverted and would be seen looking into space, her eyes not concentrated on external articles. Her instruction was extremely constrained and her written work abilities were negligible.
Politics
Ma wasn't a political person however she was more seen as a God. She helped the poor undersand the meaning of life focussing on self-realization.
Views
She was against a lot of social activities that were performed in the pre-Independence era of the nation. She helped a lot of people on self-realization and the purpose of life.
Personality
The puzzling aloofness of her identity was absolutely outside human ability to grasp but then it was so tempered by her merciful affection for every single living animal that she appeared to be nearer than the most liberal companion ever could be. She was the Teacher whose direction was looked for by the educated and the straightforward, the old furthermore kids, individuals from outsider societies or from customary foundations.
Anandamayi was a blessed lady without formal religious training or start whose status was construct totally in light of her joyful states. She didn't have an external master; however she heard voices that advised her, what religious and thoughtful practices to perform. She stressed the significance of separation from the world and religious commitment. She additionally urged her lovers to serve others. She did much voyaging and meandering, now and again declining to stay at the ashrams her lovers accommodated her. While her folks worshiped Krishna, she couldn't be set in any positive convention. An elate offspring of blissful guardians, she turned into a well known holy person who like numerous other female Indian holy people remained on the edge of a few religious customs, and amidst none.
Sri Ma was just 13 years old, when she was wedded to Sri Ramani Mohan Chakravarty from Atpara. Their family had a custom of Shakti-upasana. As a child bride Sri Ma was gotten into the group of Ramani Mohan's eldest sibling Sri Revati Mohan and his significant other Pramoda Devi. She stayed with them for about four years while Ramani Mohan was in Atpara and in Dhaka. From a cheerful youth in her folks' home she was launch into a requesting circumstance of impressive physical diligent work in an environment of prohibitive order. She cooked, cleaned, got water, dealt with the youngsters and served her sister-in-law all around conceivable. Diligent work is the parcel of town ladies in India as well as everywhere throughout the world. What separates Sri Ma from every such young lady set in comparable circumstances is the truth of her aggregate sufficiency and somewhat additional, figuratively speaking. She remained consistently merry, amiable, and more than willing to bear other individuals' weights. Nothing was an errand to her. Her tranquil and equable temper was never upset by neglectfulness or out of line treatment on account of the senior citizens.
Sri Ma carried on with the life of a traveler on the way of otherworldly try for about six years; amid this time she started herself and continued from there on in a more deliberate way. Bholanathji understood that he was within the sight of an extremely extraordinary encapsulation of Divine Power. He himself acknowledged the highly pined for start from Sri Ma inside the main year of this appearance. From there on their relationship procured another measurement - that of Guru and devotee, in spite of the fact that Sri Ma never showed signs of change in her state of mind of complete compliance and regard to Bholanathji's desires.
Ma died on 27 August 1982 in Dehradun, and in this manner on 29 August 1982 a Samadhi (holy place) was inherent the patio of her Kankhal ashram, arranged in Haridwar in North India, a sanctum was later raised over the Samadhi, now known as the Ananda Jyoti Peetham.
Physical Characteristics:
Anandhamay Ma had a very simple life-style and always preferred white colored clothing, especially saree.
Quotes from others about the person
Anandhamay Ma's Quote
"As you love your own body, so regard everyone as equal to your own body. When the Supreme Experience supervenes, everyone's service is revealed as one's own service. Call it a bird, an insect, an animal or a man, call it by any name you please, one serves one's own Self in every one of them."
Interests
Theology, Social reformation
Connections
Her father, Bipin Behari Bhattacarya, sang Vaisnavsongs regularly seeming, by all accounts, to be inebriated. He would ascend at 3 AM and sing melodies, and was given to meandering for long stretches. His better half would go hunting down him and bring him back home. On one event, amid a tempest, the rooftop passed over the house and he kept singing in the downpour.
Anandamayi's mom, Moksada Sundari Devi, was likewise known for her conditions of bhava or religious feeling. She was gone by symbols and divinities that appeared with light as she played out her family unit obligations. While pregnant with Nirmala (Anandamayi's birth name), she would see dreams of sages and statues of gods which would show up, and after that all of a sudden vanish. She later took pledges and turned into a female renunciant.
Father:
Bipin Behari Bhattacarya
Mother:
, Moksada Sundari Devi
References
The essential Sri Anandamayi Ma: Life and Teaching of a 20th Century Indian Saint by Anandamayi Ma.
2007
A Goddess Among Us: The Divine Life of Anandamayi Ma by Swami Mangalananda