Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi

Born in a remote coastal village in Kerala, Southern India. Through her extraordinary acts 
of love and self-sacrifice, Mata Amritanandamayi, or Amma (Mother) as she is known, has endeared herself to millions of people around the world.  Tenderly caressing everyone who comes to her, holding them close to her heart in a loving embrace, Amma shares her boundless love with all - regardless of their beliefs, who they are or why they have come to her.  In this simple yet powerful way, Amma is transforming the lives of countless people, helping their hearts to blossom, one embrace at a time.  In the past 30 years, Amma has physically hugged more than 24 million people from all parts of the world. Amma's teachings are universal.  Whenever she is asked about her religion, she replies that her religion is Love.  She does not ask anyone to believe in God or to change their faith, but only to inquire into their own real nature, and to believe in themselves.  "In this universe, it is love that binds everything together.  As this awareness dawns within us all disharmony will cease.  Abiding peace alone will reign".

Her tirless spirit of dedication to uplifting others has inspired a vast network of charitable activities through which people are discovering the beauty and sense of peace that come from selflessly serving others.  Her ashram is home to 3,000 people, and thousands more visit every day from all over India and the world.  Ashram residents and visitors alike are inspired by Amma's example, and dedicate themselves to serving the world.  Through Amma's vast network of charitable projects, they build homes for the homeless, give pensions to the destitute, and provide medical care for the sick.  Countless people all over the world are contributing to this loving endeavour.

For more information about Amma's Humanitarian and Charitable projects please visit www.amritapuri.org

Some of the Ashram products can be ordered securely on our website.  Please click on "Fair Trade & Charitable Projects" in the Products list and then click on "Amma".

"We are all beads strung on the same thread

Each one is different yet all are the same

Love is the thread that joins us together

Love is the essence of God in us all.

Truth can have no country

Love has no caste or creed

May the world unite as one 

By serving those in need

By serving those in need".

                                                                           - Amma