Category: Around Amma

  • Amma in Switzerland

    Amma in Switzerland

    Oct 17 -19 Switzerland, Europe Yatra 2007 Travelling from Holland, Amma arrived in Winterthur, Switzerland for three days of programmes on October 17, 18, 19. Winterthur is close to the capital city of Zurich. Many people came to the programmes, some expressing their emotions of joy or sadness. One woman happily commented, “For me it is a…

  • Amma in Holland

    Amma in Holland

    13 – 15 October 2007, s’ Hertogenbosch, Holland From Paris, Amma travelled to ‘s Hertogenbosh, in Holland for three days of programmes on October 13, 14, 15. The newly custom built ‘Meals On Wheels’ travelling Kitchen was inaugurated here {news}, and will serve as a the main kitchen throughout most of the European Tour. Many…

  • Cinema Verite Honours Amma

    Cinema Verite Honours Amma

    A Saint, an Angel, a Person of Goodness:12 October 2007 — La Bastille, Paris, France “To introduce a saint is a big job, but to film an angel is something else entirely,” said Academy Award-nominee Sharon Stone upon presenting Amma with the ‘Prix Cinéma Vérité 2007’ Award in Paris. By “filming an angel,” Stone was…

  • Amma to Receive Cinema Verite Award

    12 October 2007 — Paris, France Tonight, the renowned French film organization Cinema Verite is presenting Amma with an award in acknowledgement of her role as a force for world peace and harmony. Cinema Verite focuses on creating awareness regarding human-rights issues through film. The function is being held in La Bastille, Paris. Also on…

  • Mata Amritanandamayi Math is an example for the entire world

    Mata Amritanandamayi Math is an example for the entire world

    27 Sep 2007, Amritapuri — Amma’s 54th Birthday celebrations With the conclusion of Amma’s talk began the official public program. Many dignitaries were present, including Sri. M.V. Rajasekhar, the Honourable Union Minister of State for Planning; Sri. S. Sharma, the Honourable Minister for Fisheries & Registration of Kerala; and Swami Prakashananada, the chairman of Sri…

  • Amma addresses gathering of Sannyasis in Sivagiri

    A Sannyasi’s Mind & Vision: Peace & Happiness for the Entire World 24 September 2007 — Sivagiri Math, Varkkala, Kerala It was a historic moment. Addressing an all-India assembly of sannyasis at the Sivagiri Math of the Sri Narayana Guru Dharma Sangha in Varkkala, Amma expressed her vision of sannyasa dharma. “A real sannyasi is…

  • Amma to address Sannyasis at Sivagiri

    23 September 2007 — Sivagiri Matham, Varkkala, Tiruvanantapuram District, Kerala Tomorrow, Amma will address an assembly of sannyasis from all over India at the Sivagiri Math in Varkkala, the main center of the Sri Narayana Guru Dharma Sangha. The gathering is part of the Sangha’s six-month-long celebrations of the 75th anniversary of the Sivagiri Pilgrimage,…

  • Sri Krishna – a master for all times

    Sri Krishna – a master for all times

    Krishna Jayanti celebration in Amritapuri 3 September 2007 — Amritapuri “Many great souls have taken birth on this earth. But Sri Krishna was a master and guide for all times, places and people,” Amma said in her Krishna Jayanti satsang. “The words and actions of many mahatmas only influenced one country or were relevant only…

  • Weaving waste into wealth

    28 August 2007 — Amritapuri When Amma came to the temple for Meditation Day on Tuesday, a small purse and hand-fan were waiting for her on her peetham. After sitting down, Amma placed the purse’s strap over her shoulder and began fanning herself, beaming a smile as if she were modelling some of the most…

  • Onam 2007

    Onam 2007

    Onam celebrations with Amma, 27 August 2007, Amritapuri