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Interview with Amita (Part 3): Rangoon, Early Memories, and the Mother’s Grace | Hosted by Narad

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In this episode, Amita shares vivid memories of her journey from 1930s Burma to the spiritual atmosphere of the Sri Aurobindo Ashram.Episode Highlights:Life in Rangoon: Memories of a 3-year-old "writing" circles in notebooks and the early discipline of a meditative household.First Spiritual Impressions: A child’s-eye view of a Ramakrishna Mission Puja and the "royal blue" waters of Burma.The "French Lesson" from the Balcony: A charming story of the Mother prompting a young Amita's recitation from the balcony above.A.B. Purani & Early Ashram Life: Memories of "Mota Kaka," the original dining room, and the "storehouse of knowledge" that was Purani-ji.The Mother’s Reception: How the Mother personally prepared rooms for visitors with "spotless" care and specific floral rapport.#SriAurobindoAshram #TheMother #SriAurobindo #Amita #AshramHistory #IntegralYoga #SpiritualChildhood #Podcast #SriAurobindoAshram #AshramEarlyYears #TheEarlyYears #Early Years #spiritual interviews #Spiritual Growth #SriAurobindoAshramEarlyYears

In this episode, Amita shares vivid memories of her journey from 1930s Burma to the spiritual atmosphere of the Sri Aurobindo Ashram.Episode Highlights:Life in Rangoon: Memories of a 3-year-old "writing" circles in notebooks and the early discipline of a meditative household.First Spiritual Impressions: A child’s-eye view of a Ramakrishna Mission Puja and the "royal blue" waters of Burma.The "French Lesson" from the Balcony: A charming story of the Mother prompting a young Amita's recitation from the balcony above.A.B. Purani & Early Ashram Life: Memories of "Mota Kaka," the original dining room, and the "storehouse of knowledge" that was Purani-ji.The Mother’s Reception: How the Mother personally prepared rooms for visitors with "spotless" care and specific floral rapport.#SriAurobindoAshram #TheMother #SriAurobindo #Amita #AshramHistory #IntegralYoga #SpiritualChildhood #Podcast #SriAurobindoAshram #AshramEarlyYears #TheEarlyYears #Early Years #spiritual interviews #Spiritual Growth #SriAurobindoAshramEarlyYears

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