Month: July 2015

  • Guru is the embodiment of the Scriptures

    Guru is the embodiment of the Scriptures

    31 July 2015, Amritapuri Gurupurnima was celebrated with much devotion and enthusiasm at Amritapuri today. Many devotees came from different parts of India and the world to be with the Guru. Amma’s Padapuja was performed by Swami Amritaswarupanda with the chanting of Guru Gita and 108 Names. All the swamis garlanded Amma, Amma showered blessings…

  • APJ Abdul Kalam had only goodness in his heart: Amma

    APJ Abdul Kalam had only goodness in his heart: Amma

    Amma sends a condolence message on the demise of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, former President of India Dr APJ Abdul Kalam was a personification of goodness. He looked at the world with the vision of a Rishi. He was an exemplary scientist, a lover of humankind and a visionary. He blended together his scientific knowledge…

  • Amma’s first visit to Atlanta

    Amma’s first visit to Atlanta

    June 28-29, GA, Atlanta – American Yatra 2015 Amma was welcomed to the Georgia International Convention Center (GICC) with traditional chanting and an offering of Purna Kumbha. This was Amma’s first visit to the Southeast US. Dr. Jagadish Seth, Senior Professor at Emory University welcomed Amma to Atlanta on behalf of its citizens. Member and…

  • We will be able to transform this earth into heaven

    We will be able to transform this earth into heaven

    Amma, who was invited for the daylong function by the Special Envoy for the Protection of the Planet of French President François Hollande, could not physically make it to the venue because she was concluding her seven-week American tour. However, an audio-visual address of hers was send. Here is the message: “Amma bows down to…

  • Never ignore eco degradation, Amma tells Climate Summit in Paris

    Never ignore eco degradation, Amma tells Climate Summit in Paris

    21 July 2015, Paris, France Amma stressed today the importance of employing a spiritual approach in checking global warming, cautioning countries across the world about the ill-effects of humanity’s continuing deeds against nature. “Ignoring the current environmental situation is like a man on the top floor of flats being indifferent to the fire on the…

  • Five new technologies and one very old one that will save the world

    Five new technologies and one very old one that will save the world

    The United Nations has been focusing intently on the use of technology to solve global problems and drive development that’s both affordable and sustainable. Amrita University itself is a lesson in innovation. It was founded not by scientists and scholars but by one of India’s most influential humanitarians and spiritual leaders, Sri Mata Amritanandamayi, who…

  • Reconciling ancient Spiritual Wisdom and Modern Technology for societal transformation

    Reconciling ancient Spiritual Wisdom and Modern Technology for societal transformation

    United Nations Academic Impact – START/Amrita UniversityConference on Technology for Sustainable Development Keynote Address by Sri Mata Amritanandamayi DeviChancellor, Amrita UniversityNew York, 8th July 2015* * * * * * * * * * * ** * * * [Serving in her role as Chancellor of Amrita University, Amma addressed researchers representing 93 leading international…

  • Introduction to Amma’s Keynote Address at United Nations Academic Impact

    Introduction to Amma’s Keynote Address at United Nations Academic Impact

    United Nations Academic Impact / Amrita University Conferenceon Technology for Sustainable Development on July 8, 2015, New York By Ramu Damodaran,Chief, United Nations Academic Impact I jotted down eight of the points that the Administrator [of the United Nations Development Program, Helen Clark] referred to in our Looking Forward to 2030, the process we are…

  • Purnamritananda addressed Sekaa Teruna Teruni

    Purnamritananda addressed Sekaa Teruna Teruni

    24 June 2015, Tampaksiring, Bali Swami Purnamritananda addressed the Sekaa Teruna Teruni (Young Generation Organization)of Tampaksiring subdistrict in Bali. This event was held in The Soekarno Center Museum whic was initiated by Dr. Arya Wedakarna who is the owner of this museuman and an Indonesian senator. Swami led the group to in a prayer and…

  • Seminar on Success in carrier and business with the power of Dharma

    Seminar on Success in carrier and business with the power of Dharma

    20 June 2015, Udayana University, Bali. Swami Purnamritananda addressed a business seminar in Udayana University, Bali on the theme “Success in carrier and business with the power of Dharma”. Swami was the keynote speaker of this seminar which was held at Widaysabha Auditorium, Udayana University, Bali.   Udayana University is the oldest and biggest university in…