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Mata Amritanandamayi MathAmritapuri PO, KollamKerala, India, 690546.Phone. +91-476-289-7578, +91-476-289-6399Fax: +91-476-2897678write to us for general enquiry: inform {at} amritapuri.org Important: Are you planning a visit to Amritapuri Ashram? For contact information of other Mata Amritanandamayi Math / ashrams and centers throughout the world, kindly click here. International Visitors, kindly register online here. (Passport and proper Visa is a…
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Amrita Keerti Puraskar
Amrita Keerti Puraskar Service, though selfless, should be duly recognised and encouraged. If the knowledge, wisdom and talent of those who serve society are ignored and left to languish, it is society’s loss. In order to prevent such tragedy, the Mata Amritanandamayi Math has conferred its annual Amrita Keerti Award since 2001, distinguishing people who…
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Accommodation in Amritapuri
Are you planning a visit to Amritapuri Ashram? Amma’s darshan will not be there on Tuesdays and Fridays at Amritapuri Ashram All foreign-passport-holders (including OCI-holders) click here. All Indian nationals may please contact +91-70340-24286 Indian Nationals Please let the Accommodation office know ahead.If you like to stay, an identity card is a must. International Visitors…
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UN International Day of Peace
Tuesday, 21 September 2004 — Amritapuri 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 [21 September]. The day centered around a one-minute worldwide silent prayer. For Her part, Amma inspired hundreds of thousands of Her devotees…
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From Garbage to Garden
Composting Department, Amritapuri A central theme of Amma’s teachings is the love and care of nature. Amma teaches that all is the Supreme Consciousness. When we start to realize this beautiful truth more deeply, we then feel that the natural world is an extension of our own body and our own spirit. The effortless functioning…
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Brahmacharis & Brahmacharinies: Junior Monks of Amma
Brahmacharya, student life Inspired by Amma’s life and fascinated by the Universal Love and Compassion which she radiates, disciples of Amma come from all over the world to stay with her and live in her ashram. Some come and stay for a short period. But there are quite a few of them who have decided…
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Sannyasa Initiation by Amma
What is Sannyasa? The literal meaning of the Sanskrit word “Sannyasa” is – complete (or perfect) renunciation. Thus a Sannyasi is a person who has renounced all selfish desires and works for the benefit of the world. The aim of Sannyasa is “आत्मनो मोक्षार्थम् जगत् हिताय च ||” (Atmano mokshartham, jagat hitaya cha) which means…
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The Life of Adi Shankaracharya
Brahman, Pure Consciousness, is the Absolute Reality. The world is unreal. This is the correct understanding of the Sastra is the thundering declaration of Vedanta
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Living Upanishad
Amma, the Living Upanishad The Upanishads are the most revered texts of Sanatana Dharma, the Eternal Wisdom, which represents the essence of popular Hinduism. The most sublime philosophy concerning the nature of Reality is expressed in these Upanishads. The literal meaning of the Sanskrit word Upanishad is “to sit down near” or “to sit totally…
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Telemedicine at Amrita Institute
Telemedicine is a method by which specialist doctors can examine, investigate, monitor and treat patients in remote areas through satellite video-conferencing. Medical images, patient records and output from medical devices can be transmitted, as well as live two-way audio and video. Specialists can advise, online, doctors or paramedics at the patient’s end, and if necessary…