Testimonial Category: Media and News Papers

“Amma travels the world holding hugging sessions, encouraging selfless service, and spreading ‘the healing qualities of universal motherhood.” The Christian Science Monitor July 28, 2006, ‘Hugging saint’ is compassion in action

” People wait hours, just to spend a moment with her.” ABC News, New York

“She will never turn anyone away, and She never charges any money for her hugs. In India, She has been known to sit for more than 20 hours, and hug more than 20,000 people, just in one day.” ABC News, Chicago

“They need no money, no knowledge of any holy text or ritual practice, no special strength or beauty or spiritual fine-tuning. They need only come to tiny Amma…” “Her arms are open to all: infants and elderly, wiry collegians, hippies gone gray, dudes in Dockers or saffron robes, Christians and Jews, Hindus and Buddhists, children…

“Cynics may sneer, but take a look at what Amma has done, an orphanage where 500 children live … Amma has donated $46 Million to tsunami relief in South Asia and $1 million to the Katrina Relief Fund in the US … a multimillion dollar international charity that has blossomed from a smile and a…

“Young, old, rich, poor, healthy or sick, no one is beyond Amma’s embrace. I saw smiles and tears and a genuine sense of warmth and tenderness.” “Certainly I sensed no hint of emotional manipulation.” BBC Radio, Trevor Barnes December 31, 2006

“In India she is revered as a saint. But Amma has also conquered the world.” “Through her embrace, Amma spreads peace and love worldwide.” French National TV, Ch 6

“She preaches peace, non-violence and love…” RAI3, Italian TV

“A large New York crowd waits patiently for hours hoping to spend a few moments with a very special woman who’s traveled thousands of miles from her native India, delivering a powerful message of enduring faith and hope.” “These devotees are united in the belief that Mata Amritanandamayi is a saintly wonder. She draws millions…