Pepperell Satsang
“Children! Getting together in a temple or an ashram for devotional singing and satsang … is beneficial for us and the environment.” - Amma
“Children! Getting together in a temple or an ashram for devotional singing and satsang … is beneficial for us and the environment.” - Amma
Amma’s Pepperell Satsang
DESCRIPTION
Amma’s Pepperell Satsang has been meeting for the past 10 years. The program, scheduled around the full moon of every month, is a devotional and worshipful gathering of Amma’s devotees. It is held in Pepperell, MA, and followed by a delicious potluck vegetarian Indian meal. The Satsang program includes: Guided meditation, chanting of Amma’s 108 Names and of the 1000 Names of the Divine Mother (Lalitha Sahasranamam) as well as the singing of Bhajans (devotional songs) in multiple languages.
Mandapam
SCHEDULE
Meets every third Saturday of the month.
Please visit the Calendar for specific satsang dates and times.
PROGRAM
Following is the program:
3:45 - 4:45 pm - Chanting of Lalitha Sahsranamam
4:45 - 5:00 pm - Brief chai break; Meet and Greet newcomers
5:00 - 5:30 pm - Manasa puja (guided visual meditation) and chanting of Amma’s 108 names
5:35 - 6:00 pm - Reading from Awaken Children and 10 minute video presentation
6:00 - 7:15 pm - Chants and Bhajans
7:15 - 7:30 pm - Arathi
7:30 pm - Potluck vegetarian dinner (Please bring a vegetarian dish to share)
New Members: You are very welcome to attend all or a portion of the satsang. If you are interested in learning any of the Sanskrit prayers or chants, please contact Chandrika Sharma. Regular classes will be held on the following topics:
- Pronunciation and meaning of each manthra in 108 names
- Some easy chants for beginners
HOLIDAY PROGRAMS
TBA
LOCATION
North Eastern Massachusetts
4 Hyacinth Drive
Pepperell, MA 01463
978-433-5121
SEVA
Our Satsang members help in general with all of Amma’s related activities.
CONTACT
Chandrika Sharma
4 Hyacinth Drive
Pepperell, MA 01463
H: 978-433-5121
W: 978-934-4574
ammaschand@gmail.com
DIRECTIONS
4 Hyacinth Street
Pepperell, MA 01463
From the South:
- Take Route 128 to Route 3N.
- Get off exit 35 (route 113).
- After exiting bear toward 113W
- Go for about 6 miles until you enter the Town of Pepperell About a mile from the entry point is Hyacinth Street on your LEFT.
- If you overshoot Hyacinth, you’ll come to East Street, in which case, turn around and take the first RIGHT.
- It’s the first house on LEFT: A purple house with white shutters and a black mailbox
From the West:
- Take Route 2 to 495N.
- Get off exit 31 (Route 119) and follow to 119W.
- Enter the town of Groton.
- After crossing the sign of Route 40, The Stage Coach Inn and some more house, take the first right on HOLLIS Street.
- Go for about a mile and turn LEFT on LONGLEY Road.
- This is a windy road. Keep on Longley until you come to an intersection of Route 113. You will see a Brooke’s Pharmacy on your right.
- Take RIGHT after the Pharmacy. Keep going for two miles until you intersect East Street on your RIGHT and LEFT.
- Slow down and take the next right to Hyacinth. It’s the first house on left.
From the North:
- Take Everett Turnpike to Rte 3 South.
- Get off exit 35 (rte 113) and follow the same direction as from South.
~ Om Amriteshwaryai Namaha ~
