Our dearest sister Lalita (Marci Lyon) a long long time Amma devotee has passed on May 4th after a full life and many many years of deep devotion to Amma and active life of serving others to better their life. Until her last breath, despite her body failing Lalita continued to put in action her prayers to better the suffering of others following closely Amma’s guidance onward!

She leaves behind her beautiful Prasad garden in which blooms her prasad apple tree which will be tended by her life-long partner Tom their son Arly and 2 grandchildren.

By the Grace of Beloved Amma may her soul be liberated into the Supreme Pure Light.

Aum Amriteshwaryai Namah

This is the second email I am sending as the previous one just disappeared…somewhere lost in space, unlike she, as I feel is held by Amma in that vast expanse. As Amma already knows, but felt it was important to convey to all of you should it find its way to anyone whom may have known this devotee…and pray for her and her family.

Lalitha, Marci Lyons, a long time devotee from Canada was with Amma in the early days, trekking from a small, utterly beautiful island off of Vancouver to retreats and programs in Washington, California, New Mexico, and when possible, concentrated times with Amma in Amritapuri. Mark and I were fortunate to have her stay at our abode during programs in Santa Fe. She always joyfully dove into Seva, bringing with her playfulness and open heartedness. Truly a bright light.  

Lalitha played harmonium and sung beautiful, we discovered this when visiting her on the island, just off of Vancouver. She shared she sang alone, calling from her heart to Amma, since there was no satsang in which to share. She, her wonderful husband, and son were long time homesteaders on this magical island, in which they grew abundant organic foods in raised beds rich with earth and ocean seaweed, mingled with spectacular flowers, surrounded by numerous fruit trees and berries. As a hospice provider, I imagine she touched many with her natural warmth, deep tenderness, and wide compassion.

I know she is in Amma’s Arms. We however, are left with empty arms but hearts full of the holding a life shared as Amma’s children, Devi’s family. A connection that is based on being with Amma in which relationships are deep and profound.

Death comes suddenly leaving us grateful for Amma’s guidance to be aware in every moment, to perhaps live life as Lalitha has, as dharmically and devoted as possible, for the good of all beings, in harmony with the Earth Mother, and guided and protected by our Universal Mother.

Shanti, Shanti, Shanthi
With love, Bhuvana and Vishwan

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