World Leaders & Politicians

"You are all blessed because you are constantly showered with the blessings of Amma. The ambience of her colleges is sufficient to instil in you the values of life. Her divine mission should be your inspiration to make right use of life and add value to society." His Excellency Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam President of India talking to students at one of Amma's colleges Cochin, Kerala, 17 November 2002

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"Several of her schemes reflect her bondless love for every soul. Amma's work has refined the lives of millions; she is a woman of action and not just words."

His Excellency Bhairon Singh Shekhawat
Vice-President of India
during Amritavarsham50
Cochin, Kerala, 27 September 2003

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''The world today needs solid proof that our human values are useful, that such qualities as compassion, selflessness, renunciation and humility have the power to create a great and prosperous society. Amma's work provides us with the much-needed proof."

Sri. Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Honourable Prime Minister of India
during the inauguration of AIMS, Amma's Super Specialty Hospital
Cochin, Kerala, 17 May 1998

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"I regard [Amritavarsham50: Amma's 50th Birthday Celebrations] as something unprecedented, as people from 191 UN countries have come together. While agriculture energizes, industry enriches and knowledge enlightens, spirituality personified in Amma elevates us."

"There are people who can expound eloquently on all the scriptures and explain all their nuances, but rare are those who live the life described in these scriptures. Sri Mata Amritanandamayi belongs to this rare category of enlightened souls."

Sri. L.K. Advani, Honourable Deputy Prime Minister of India,
during Amritavarsham50
Cochin, Kerala, 24 September 2003

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"She is a great person. She has done tremendous work for the poor and downtrodden, which most Mahatmas do not do. Most are going for big people. Amma is going for small people, the common people. This is a great thing. She is effecting jobs, effecting education—this is God's work."

Sri. Brijesh Misra
National Security Advisor of India
New Delhi, 17 March 2004

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"We are fortunate enough to live in a century when a divine personality like Amma is moving about in the globe. Divinity is manifested in the person of Amma. The Indian concept of Jagadamba [Mother of the world]—this is what Amma embodies."

"While the governments lag behind in providing these facilities, Amma has worked wonders. Amma's service to the entire humanity is fast-expanding, and it is wholehearted and selfless. She expects nothing in return. Divinity Herself has come to help humanity."

Dr. Murli Manohar Joshi
Honourable Minister for Human Resources of India
Amritavarsham50, Cochin, Kerala, 26 September 2003

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"Her hug has a wonderful power... Amma's teachings can be put into practice in every country, and with her hug She brings consolation to many people."

Riitta Uosukainen
Head of Parliament of Finland
7 October 2000

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"At a time when security and peace issues dominate the international agenda, her actions and activities are a beacon of light and inspiration to Australians and people all over the world."

Mr. Simon Crean
Member of Parliament of Australia
and former head of the Opposition
2003

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"Amma, you showed me the path."

His Excellency Shri. Madanlal Khurana
Governor of Rajasthan,
explaining to Amma how She was the inspiration behind his distribution of Rs. 250,000 each week to his state's poor and suffering.
15 March 2004

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"The foreign philanthropists and devotees, they are giving every year, more than 4055 laks of rupees ($8.6 million, US). to touch the substratum of society of this country. I have only come across only this math [M.A. Math] which is touching the substratum of the society, providing houses and all other benefits for the destitute, women, and handicapped."

Sri. V.S. Rao
Honourable Union Minister of State of Home Affairs of India
Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu, January 2002

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"Amma is a very, very transparent personality. She is in the real sense a "mother." And as a mother, she loves all of the universe. She blesses us all. She gives strength to the individual, to the system and to the spiritual. That is how I feel!"

Sri. Narendra Modi
Honourable Chief Minister of Gujarat
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, 10 March 2004

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"There is no field of humanitarian activity where Amma's ashram has not been involved."

"This is from my own experience. Amma has a special power to sponge up one's pains. Her presence has brought values of love and compassion back to a strife-torn society..Till date, Amma has not uttered a single word that has hurt anybody. She has always been kind to everyone, even those who have hurt her."

Sri. A.K. Antony
Honourable Chief Minister of Kerala
during Amritavarsham50, Cochin, Kerala
24 September 2003

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"We love Amma not because of who She is, but because of who we become in Her presence."

Smt. Uma Bharati
Honourable Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, 12 March 2004

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"Mata Amritanandamayi is the cultural ambassador of India."

Sri. Pon Radhakrishnan
Honourable Union Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs of India
2002

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"Amma does fantastic work for communal harmony. She does great service to human beings, without any difference of class, creed, religion or nationality. I was really moved by Her work. I was overcome by emotions when I met Her. I was moved! She is wonderful!"

Smt. Amisha Beagun Mirza
Honourable Mayor of Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad, 10 March 2004

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"Amma's approach is to totally remove the suffering of the people. Amma's mission is to comfort and uplift humanity by developing and upgrading their skills."

Sri. Sarad Pawar
President of the Congress Party in Maharashtra
Member of the Parliament of India
Pune, 29 February 2004

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"There are things, that you cannot... The hug was heartfelt and warm."

"Her humanitarian work is incredibly extensive."

Ms. Tanja Karpela
Honourable Cultural Minister of Finland