International Forum: Addressing the World

Since 1993, Amma has been increasingly recognized by the international community as a treasured repository of practical spiritual wisdom, who has the capacity to guide the world towards a better, brighter future.

Amma is regularly invited by international organisations to address the issues of religious differences, the environment, and peacemaking. The Parliament of the World's Religions chose Her as one of three Presidents of Sanatana Dharma (the Hindu faith). In 1995 Her "Unity is Peace" address was a highlight of the Interfaith Celebrations at the UN 50th Anniversary in New York. In 2000 Amma lent the UN Millennium World Peace Summit a unique charm with Her spontaneity, humility, and tenderness. Asked by the press what She would do if She was the ruler of the world, She responded, "I would be the sweeper," so that She could "sweep everyone's mind clean."

Global Peace Initiative of Women

Amma called on the need for women and men to come together in unity, accepting, respecting and valuing each other's differences. coming soon

"Prix Cinema Verite"

Cinema Verite, a French film organization, Honouring Amma in acknowledgment of her role as a force for world peace and harmony. coming soon

International day of Peace

In September 2004, the United Nations requested religious and spiritual leaders around the world to lend their support to the observance of its International Day of Peace. The day centred around a one-minute worldwide silent prayer. coming soon

The Parliament of the World's Religions

Amma gave in inspiring address at the Parliament of World's religions held in Barcelona in 2004. coming soon

And in 2002, She was presented with the Gandhi-King Award for Non-violence, given in recognition of Her lifelong work in furthering the principles of non-violence. During the same event, at the UN headquarters in Geneva, She gave the keynote address at the Global Peace Initiative of Women and Religious Leaders.

Amritavarsham 50

Personalities and people from 191 countries participated in Amma's 4-day 50th Birthday Celebrations at Kochi in 2003. Visit the official web site...

Gandhi-King Award

The Non-Violence award was presented to Amma in 2002 at the United Nations Palace in Geneva, in recognition of Her lifelong work. coming soon

World Peace Summit

In August, 2000, Amma was guest speaker at the Millennium World Peace Summit of Religious and Spiritual Leaders, organized by the UN. coming soon

The United Nations 50

In 1995, for the 50th Anniversary Summit of the United Nations, Amma spoke on her visions for the 21st Century. coming soon

The Parliament of the World's Religions

In 1993, the world's spiritual leaders, representing 125 religions, participated in the international event held in Chicago. coming soon