Tag: Parliament of World Religions

  • The greatest tragedy takes place when our talents and capabilities are underutilized

    The greatest tragedy takes place when our talents and capabilities are underutilized

    The Parliament of the World’s Religions Keynote Address By Her Holiness Mata Amritanandamayi Devi July 13, 2004, Barcelona, Spain Amma bows down to everyone here, who are embodiments of pure love and the Supreme Consciousness. The effort and self-sacrifice of those who are capable of organizing such an enormous event is beyond words. Amma simply…

  • Amma at the World Parliament of Religions 2004

    Amma at the World Parliament of Religions 2004

    Addressing the parliament, Amma said, “The greatest tragedy in life is not death; the greatest tragedy takes place when our talents and capabilities are underutilized and allowed to rust while we are living. When we use the wealth obtained from nature, it diminishes; but when we use the wealth of our inner capabilities, it increases.”…

  • The Glorious Legacy of ‘Sanatana Dharma’

    The Glorious Legacy of ‘Sanatana Dharma’

    The following is the speech delivered by Amma before an audience of spiritual leaders and dignitaries, on the morning of the 4th of September, 1993, when the Hindu Host Committee honoured Her, by selecting Her as one of the three Presidents of the Hindu faith: The great saints and sages of India who were the…

  • Amma Spoke, Then… Gave Darshan! at Parliament of World’s Religions

    Amma Spoke, Then… Gave Darshan! at Parliament of World’s Religions

    Parliament of World’s Religions in 1993 , Chicago Amma’s speech was like the flow of the Ganges. From the highest peak of transcendent spiritual bliss, Amma spoke, letting others drink, bathe and swim in Her infinite consciousness, which overflowed through Her beautiful and compelling words.   As Amma spoke, a deep peace seemed to permeate the…

  • Amma addresses the Parliament of World’s Religions in 1993

    Amma addresses the Parliament of World’s Religions in 1993

    May Your Hearts BlossomChicago, 3rd September 1993 Salutations to all of you who have come here today, you who are the embodiments of Supreme Love. Words cannot express the gratitude that Amma feels towards the sincere organizers who have taken the time and energy to bring this highly beneficial conference into being. Though living in…

  • The First and Second Parliaments of the World’s Religions

    The First and Second Parliaments of the World’s Religions

    Parliaments of the World’s Religions in 1893 and 1993 The first Parliament of the World’s Religions was held in Chicago in 1893. It marked the first concerted effort to bring all the different religions to a common platform where leaders and representatives of all faiths were able to communicate and share their views. At that…