Amma on French National TV

The programme on Amma from the French National TV Channel 6 with English subtitles.

Amma on Swiss TV

Swiss National TV news clipping on Amma's visit to Europe in Oct- Nov 2006.

miss peace

Just returned home after my 1st retreat w/ Amma in San Ramon. It is very challenging to come back into the world and I miss Amma and the community of peace and love that surrounds Amma. Grateful without measure and no real way to articulate all the love and grace yet. Thank you. Om Namah Shivayah
susanne haugen, ca, usa
27 nov 06.

Prema Pizza

We all got ready to visit the San Ramon ashram early Sunday morning. When we reached there we were surprised to see a long line for Darshan tokens. Amazing that on the first day of public Darshan so many people both old-timers and many new faces had come. When Amma enetered the Hall at 10:00am there was not a space left inside the temple. Every nook and cranny had people. Amma saw this and asked people especially those with kids to sit on the stage. Thinking of Her children's comfort to the last minute Amma started giving Darshan and moving faster to accomodate everyone.

When our turn came, after my husband got his hug I couldn't resist asking Amma whether Amma ate the pizza I had left for her the previous evening. Amma looked at me for a minute and then said "Prema Pizza Kayichallo" (Ate the pizza made with love). With joy I was enveloped in Her hug. I don't know if She physically ate the pizza but I was fulfilled! After that the day zipped past on a high note. What a sweet memory for a busy day.

-Sujatha, USA
20 Nov 06

the Hugging Saint

Interfaith

When Amma received the New York Interfaith Center award, Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) interviewed Amma and published a story and video on their web site. PBS is the US national education television station. To see the article go to:
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/religionandethics/week936/feature.html

Pop Star Amma

International Pop Star Melanie Safka Incorporates Amma’s Teachings

Melanie Safka’s latest song ‘Motherhood of Love’ incorporates the teachings of Mata Amritanandamayi Devi. She had a life-altering experience when she met Amma.

“‘Lokah Samasta Sukhino Bhavantu’ is the only thing I know in Sanskrit,” said Melanie, “and it is in my song to Amma.”

Since 1969, Melanie has released almost one album a year. To date, more than 80 million of her records have been sold, and they continue to sell. UNICEF made her its spokesperson.

Amma on RAI3 news

Italian National TV RAI3, ran a nice "piece" on Amma, Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, on her visit to the country.
Milan, Italy (Nov 2-4), 2006 Europe Yatra

13 Heurs, National TV2

Here is a piece on Amma, Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, shown on the popular French national TV2 news show: "13 Heurs during her visit to Europe 2006 October 28- 31

This area needs Amma's influence

It's almost a year that I did not see Amma.
Miss her presence a lot, on a daily basis…

In this year we tried here in Israel to get more people aware of Amma's way & message.
We had Shubamrita visit here & enjoyed a lot.

The Jewish New Year is tomorrow.
On this year this country & its people had a lot of suffering, as well as the neighboring countries.
On the Bhajans list for the birthday celebration we added the song "O Lord of Vrindavan" singing "when will you come…"
I hope that we will be able to gather more Israelis around us, so the dream of Amma visit Jerusalem will happen.

This area needs Amma's influence for sure.

@ Your lotus feet

Migo, Isreal

Amma news in Jamaica

Living Hindu saint embraces thousands
published: Thursday | September 7, 2006

Do you need a hug? How about 75,000 hugs in less than a day? A bit much? Well, if you're Amma, the living Hindu saint of hugs, then it's all in a day's work.

Amma, which means 'divine mother', is the nickname given to 52-year-old Mata Amritanandamayi, who though born in extreme poverty in the slums of southern India, now presides over a network of schools, orphanages and hospitals.

A living deity

In India, Mata is considered a living deity and about 10,000 people a day travel miles to line up for hours to get a hug from her.

According to a recent USA Today article, Amma has hugged an estimated 27 million people in her lifetime. On her birthday last year, she hugged 75,000 persons.

But what's so special about Amma's hugs anyway?

Well, her followers say that her hugs are more tender and loving than anybody else's. They say that a hug from Amma is like being in the presence of God. Quite intense for a simple hug, but 27 million people can't all be wrong!

www.jamaica-gleaner.com

because i know She Knows

This was my second meeting with Amma. I had gone to the Chicago
O'hare International Airport to receive her, as had many others that
day. In the last one year, I had already heard many powerful stories
about Amma that clearly pointed to her being a Self-realized saint, no
less than God Himself! While a part of me was quite convinced of
Amma's greatness, the other part wanted to 'test' her in some small,
simple way.

As Amma came out of the gate and started walking out with a sizable
retinue of hers, I too began following her, managing to stay several
steps behind and to her side. Then, began my test: Mentally, I began
calling "Ammmma... Ammmma... Ammmma..." The objective of the test was
to establish whether or not the supposedly omniscient Amma can
demonstrate that she can, at minimum, hear my calls. Suddenly, Amma
turned, slowed down just a wee bit and smilingly looked at me.
Walking, as I came within an arm's reach of hers, Amma wrapped her arm
around my neck, pulled me closer, kissed my cheek, and kept walking
with her arm still around until finally letting me go a few feet
later!

Though this whole episode did not last more than a minute, it was
quite an experience! Can any modern physicist demonstrate or even
explain this phenomenon, I thought.

While I felt there was no need for testing Amma any further, Amma on
Her own has since then given me not one but several indications of Her
divinity. I seek Her guidance in not only big and spiritual matters
but also in small and mundane ones... because I know She knows.

-Nikhil.

Amma has proved

Amma is the pure, blessed One.
Look at any photo from the old days
when she was 'just a teenage girl Ha!'
and a photo from this year and look
at the eyes in both photos.

See what I mean!
Nothing has changed, nothing.
Amma is pure beyond words.
Amma is ever-changeless.
She is the One.

It is almost scary to realize that
this perfect, blessed One in an instant
could crush the entire cosmos, all the universes of all time.
Yet Amma shows us a simple, small, sweet lady in white who wouldn't hurt a fly, and only cares to help all.

Amma doesn't care about the rules.
Yet she knows every thing about you and I.
This blessed one knows everything and even knows things you and I have forgotten or are simply deep in hiding from shame and pain.
Amma knows all.

I just felt like sharing what is on my mind most of the time.

Meditation is Life.
It can also be when I sit cross-legged and close my eyes.
But Amma has proved to me over and over Meditation is how one walks through waking life.

Om Amma!

Chetan Graham, India
12 June 2006

it happened years back

Om Namah Shivaya..
Its nice to see an Ashram diary Blog site.. where all the thoughts are
put together.

This happened many years back.. My parents were getting ready to meet
someone... & I heard them speaking about this Lady who blesses people &
that it might worth be a visit.. I wanted to go along as I was very
curious to know whom they were going to meet (as I always am ) but they
didnt let me come then..However, They went to meet Her again the next
day !! but this time I was there too !!
As far as I could remember it was in a house, this Lady in White was
sitting there .. Hugging people, smiling , the atmosphere was very
pleasant .. But I was more intrested in the candy that she gives, now
that interested me (Like how Ram-Elephant ; is when he sees biscuit in
Amma's Hand) !! As my turn came SHE hugged me too and yes I got the
candy !!
But little did I realize then, how this Lady, Our beloved Amma is going
to touch my life .... Everything changed.. The impact was tremendous but
smooth & gradual..She became a part of my life .. I remember only
that time of my life after I met HER everything before that seemed very
insignificant !! The way She guided me through my childhood,school,
college to job to marriage to till this date.. everyday was an
experience.The Roller Coaster Begun !!

Its now 16yrs since I met Amma, I am 25 yrs old, working for a reputable
firm (With Amma's grace)... I can never imagine how I would have made
till this if it was not for Amma... I would love to share my experience
with you all...

"Amma ki chaya me mera safar "

Ever in surrender to Amma

8th Aug 2006
-Shyan Jai

A real reason to go

I am proofing a book for my friend Laura,who met Amma in the eighties and told me that if I had any opportunity to see her I should. I went to Albuquerque June 26 to the Hyatt Regency, where Amma was giving darshan, and now I want to realize my dream since childhood of going to India, because now I have a real reason to go.

Athea Marcos Amir
San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico
9 July 2006

Nandi Amma

I have found a mother i have found the greatest example on earth i have
found hope and the true teaching and feeling of love.

My life as changed since Amma hugged me, i feel so much love for her it
fills me with love for the world and everyone around me.

Nandi Amma Thank you Amma

Amaete
Bellingham, WA, USA
7 June 2006

world is healing through your eyes

As a woman who is devoted to service and dreams of the Great Goddess embracing our world with her soft, gentleness, melting away the sorrows and sufferings of all her children- I cry every time I witness the love, devotion and service that Amma radiates. She is truly an embodiment of the Mother and the world is a better place because of her and those that are in service with her. Thank you, Thank you. I see examples of the world healing through your eyes. How can my family participate in this global devotional service?

asura nor
asheville, north carolina, usa
1 June 2006.

I cried my heart out for six days

I saw Amma,s Picture in a magazine, titled Nova. It said Amma was coming to Fremantle in Perth. I did not know who Amma was,I had never heard of Amma, but I instinctively knew I had to go and see this Beautiful Lady. I am so happy I did.
After being with Amma, and getting two hugs in two days, I cried my heart out for the next six days. I don't know what happened to me!
Can someone please explain ?
Thank you,
Franca Chong
Perth, West Australia, Australia
9 April 2006

cry each day with happiness

I loved being with you during your visit to Perth Amma. Your love and devotion to all of Gods children is not only astounding but inspirational to all who come into contact with you. I am now ready and wanting to become a devotee.
You not only have touched my heart but opened my inner yearning for self realization.

I am so blessed to have found my Guru, I cry each day with happiness and now will pray that someday I will spend time with you at the Ashram.
Aum, Shanti, Shanti

Janet Wynne
Perth, Western Australia, Australia

had to wait so long

For the first time in my life had darshan of amma in Perth passenger ferry terminal after meditation. a unique experience of life.
Even though I'm from Trivandrum had to wait so long in my life and that too in Perth to meet amma.

Sreenath S Nair
Perth, WA, Australia
2 April 2006

Dearest Mother

Dearest Mother
i'm so far from you,but when i think abut you, when i see your kind& lovely face tears comes to my eyes. i just wish to be near you.i don't know i have any right to have this wish or not.if i was able to just see you, touch your clothes.
today in my country iran abut 10 pm new year will start ,may i ask you pray for us to start our new year with believe ,happiness &health . I'm shying but if you had enough time (after others)would you pleas do Sankalpa for me.at the moment unfortunately I'm in not good state.DEAREST MOTHER i know you are very busy & i know there are thousands &thousands people that their problems are more important than me.i know you are OCEAN OF LOVE ,so please send your LOVE for me before starting new year.pleas let me after so long sadness, fell happiness again.
with love& respect.
niloofar.
tehran, , iran
20 March 2006

I was touched

I was touched in the depth of my heart
How much we can do and how much little we are doing within our lifetime
Still, let me strive to do something more more more
I will come back to this site again again again to find more answers to my quest
it is a very directly touching website
i will spread word about to as many hundreds of people through me
may Amma give me the strength to carry on my quest to be more useful to fellow humans in need and in distress
thank you Amma
K V Mohandas
Bangalore, Karnataka, India

it was wonderful

i went to experience Amma's presence in Ireland last year and it was wonderful. now i am thinking of going to India to do either some voluntary work or on a sponsored visit to raise funds for the charities. but i don't know where to go from here. i am unqualified at anything! please let me know . . .

diana pickersgill
mullingar, westmeath, ireland
7 March 2006