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What are the attributes of a truly ‘Great’ person

16-17 March, Kochi, Kerala – Bharata Yatra 2019 Kochi saw a celebratory tone during Amma’s Bramhasthanam programs. On arrival at 6:40pm from Palakkad on March 15, Amma was welcomed by Vedic Chants from students of Tantra Vidyapeetham, Lalita sahasranamam by students of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham and bhajans by devotees. Looking at the crowd from the […]

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We all wear a mask and beneath the facade is our true self

23-24 April, Kochi, Kerala – Bharata Yatra 2018 Amma was received with a surplus of energy and enthusiasm upon her arrival at Kochi Brahmasthanam. Amrita Students were present to chant Vedic mantras and cheer “Mata Rani Ki Jai!” Actor Jayasurya; Seema Jagaran Manch National Organiser, A Gopalakrishnan; Kochi Mayor, Soumini Jain; MP, KV Thomas; MLA, Hyby […]

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When the word cross limits, they create destruction: Amma in Kochi

26-27 April, Kochi, Kerala – Bharata Yatra 2017 After spending most of April touring Malaysia, Singapore and Australia, Amma returned to India and held a two days Brahmasthanam festival in Kochi, Kerala. Each day, Amma lead everyone in meditation, bhajans and gave satsang. Despite the scorching heat, all the devotees patiently waited hours for Amma’s […]

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The foundation of Bhakti

5 May Kochi – Bharata Yatra 2016 While visiting a house during her 2016 Bharata Yatra, Amma was giving darshan and distributing prasad. A boy about 4 years old came to Amma and told her that he wants bhakti (devotion). Amma replied, “Aha – do you want bhakti? What is bhakti?” The boy looked at […]

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India’s first double hand transplant patients to embrace productive social life

It’s been more than a year since India’s first double hand transplant surgery done at Amrita Hospital ! 
A momentous meeting was held for felicitating the victims of the transplant as they are leaving the hospital. Manu and Abdul Rahim had showcased excellent results and continue to do so. The non-surgical treatment took around one […]

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The cooling presence of Amma in Kochi

May 3-4, Kochi, Kerala – Bharata Yatra 2016 Amma held a two-day Brahmasthanam Festival at Kochi. She arrived after her programs in Singapore. Upon arrival, Amma was received with Poornakumbham and the Vedic chanting of Amrita University students. Kochi Mayor Saumini Jain was there to welcome Amma and offer her tributes.   Two of the people […]

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Prayer is not a means to fulfill, it is a heart-rending cry of longing

2 May 2015, Perumbavoor, Ernakulam Amma inaugurated the Sri Narayana Darshanotsavam 2015 organised by SNDP union of Kunnathunadu. Amma was ceremoniously received at the venue. Amma visited the temple dedicated to Sri Narayana Guru, did arati there. Amma shared the stage with Vellappily Natesan, SNDP Yogam Gen Secratary; Rameh Chennithala, Home Minister Kerala; KK Karnan, […]

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Shed hatred – it’s deadlier than any virus

29-30 April, Kochi, Kerala – Bharata Yatra 2015 Amma arrived in Kochi after her programs in Thrissur. Amma was received with ‘poornakumbham’ by Guruvayur Sree Krishna Temple Thantri Chennas Dinesan Namboothirippad. Hundreds of devotees had assembled in the darshan line near the gate of the Ashram grounds hours in advance. While standing at the doorstep […]

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Simplicity of the Smile is powerful than 100 Presidents

17-18 April, Bharata Yatra 2009 Brahmasthanam Festival, Kochi Amma’s programme here was a festival not only in name but in spirit. For two full days, the grounds were filled to overflowing with relaxed, smiling faces. An atmosphere of peace and good cheer pervaded as students and staff of Amrita University and AIMS Hospital worked side […]

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Amma in Ernakulam 2008

Amma visited Ernakulam for a 2 day program on  May 3 & 4, 2008 with Satsang, Bhajans, Cultural performances, awards and of course Amma’s loving embrace that we know as Darshan.