Her World
Values and the 20 commandments
Amma has given us practical advice and guided us at every stage of our lives. And it has been solid advice on life skills, based on her 90 years of wisdom. These are “gold nuggets of wisdom” drawn from the various roles in her life of a mother, a grandmother, a wife, daughter, daughter-in-law, and a sibling. And she has given this to all the grandchildren and their spouse during their marriage. here the 20 commandments and her values.
Advice to grandchildren
The twenty commandments, in her own handwriting in Tamil, across four pages.
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Amma's advice, page 1 -
Amma's advice, page 2 -
Amma's advice, page 3 -
Amma's advice, page 4
Two cards from a wedding, 15 December 2019
Typed and legible, so they are transcribed here exactly.
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A wedding blessing 15 December 2019
A wedding blessing
On this special day may God bless you both to live a long life in perfect harmony with Health, Wealth and Happiness. You should always live with mutual love, respect and affection for each other. My blessings to both of you to have the sixteen most important riches in the world. The sixteen riches are … Education, Courage, Success, Children, Bravery, Wealth, Abundant food, Good fortune, Enjoyment of pleasures, Intelligence, Beauty, Fame, Honour, Charity, Family and Healthy long life. Blessings from Lakshmi Paati, 15/12/2019.
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My advice for a Happy Married Life 15 December 2019
My advice for a Happy Married Life
1. First you must understand yourself. 2. Then you must understand your spouse. 3. You should practice give and take in your relationship. 4. You should have and show respect for each other. 5. You should support each other's ambitions and wishes. 6. You should appreciate each other's good deeds. 7. You should listen to each other. 8. You should respect each other's feelings. Love From Lakshmi Paati, 15/12/2019.