Teachings of Amma

Amma's teachings began with Her birth itself. She entered this world in silence, a divine gesture worthy of our contemplation. This has always been Amma's way. Throughout, Amma's life has been Her teaching.

If we watch Amma, we will see the embodiment of all the divine qualities She is constantly encouraging us to cultivate. If you want to understand devotion, watch the tears as they roll down Her cheeks during bhajans. If you want to learn about serving the world selflessly, sit by Her side one evening as She embraces 12,000 people. If you have questions about sadhana, envision Her years on the seashore when She sat motionless, completely estranged from the world. And whatever Amma does, it is meditation, whether sitting in silence, speaking to thousands or sweeping the ashram courtyard.

Amma teaches renunciation, but only in the midst of a lifetime of refusing to consider Her own comfort. Amma teaches Advaita, but not without Her every breath bearing testament to Her inability to see any man, woman or child as different from Her own Self.

Indeed, actions speak louder than words. Yet the Truth as heard from Amma's lips has deafening impact. Whether delivered to crowds of thousands or in the intimate setting of the ashram, Amma's satsang is always unforgettable. Amma is eternally established in Truth, which is beyond words, beyond thoughts. Perhaps this is what She was trying to impart to us through Her birth. Yet when She wants to convey that silence, it assumes the form of a thought. A collection of these thoughts is presented here, so that one day we too may realize that silence.

AMMA'S Messages "The messages Amma gave on various festival occassions and platforms like UN General assembly." - Amma

AMMA'S Stories "When Amma tells a story, the characters come alive, allowing those assembled to see themselves therein. Thus their minds expand, their hearts are lightened and their spiritual perspective is deepened." - Amma

Amrita Sootra When Amma speaks, She often uses illustrations and parables to help us grasp the subtle spiritual message. A collection of Amma's aphorisms, colourful analogies.

Sudhamrita Amma responds speaking just a few words in such a way as to pierce right to the heart of the matter when someone asks out of innocence, spontaneity or simple curiosity, a very pointed question.

Amma to Sadhaks "A vision of a world in which women and men progress together, a world in which all men respect the fact that, like the two wings of a bird, women and men are of equal value." - Amma

Amma to householders " A householder devotee is known as a grihasthashrami, a person who leads an ashram life while remaining in his house. He is a person who tries hard to attain the supreme goal, bliss, even while living with his wife and children. This is possible if you sincerely try." - Amma

Amma to Children " Childhood is the foundation of life. If we don't pay attention to our children and show them love and affection, they may go astray." - Amma

Divine Qualities " We need to cultivate a lot of qualities for our spiritual growth." - Amma

Amma on Releationships " Marriage and married life, in fact, are another way to attain God-realization, although many are not aware of it. For the attainment of this goal, both the husband and the wife need a certain amount of understanding about leading a married life coupled with spirituality." - Amma