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Sri Mātā Amritānandamayī (born Sudhamani Idamannel; 27 September 1953), often known as Amma ("Mother"), is an Indian Hindu spiritual leader, guru and humanitarian, who is revered as 'the hugging saint' by her followers.
In her role as the Chancellor of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amma has adopted a unique blend of multidisciplinary and compassion driven pathways that focus on research to find solutions for the world’s most pressing issues.
Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, known as Amma, has dedicated her life to spreading a message of peace, tolerance and compassion. Amma has traveled the world for more than 35 years, inspiring thousands to follow in her path of service to society.
Amma (Mata Amritanandamayi) was born in a remote coastal village in Kerala, South India in 1953. Learn about the beginnings of her worldwide mission.
Universal Motherhood which accepts and embraces everything, a life of pure giving and celebration. Many people wonder how a little girl from a simple South Indian village came to be known throughout the world as “Amma, the Mother of All.”
Many people wonder how a little girl from a simple South Indian village came to be known throughout the world as “Amma, the Mother of All.”. Motherhood, in its ultimate sense, has nothing to do with bearing a child, but with love, compassion and selflessness. It lies in totally giving one’s self to others.
Amma was born in a poor fishing village in Kerala, Southern India, in 1953. Her father sold fish to make a living. Her mother relates that the child wasn’t born crying as babies usually are, but with a beaming smile on Her face. She was given the name Sudhamani (Ambrosial Jewel).
Through her extraordinary acts of love and compassion, Amma has endeared herself to millions and inspired thousands to follow in her path of selfless service. Learn more About Amma
Mata Amritanandamayi is known throughout the world as Amma, or Mother, for her selfless love and compassion toward all beings. Her entire life has been dedicated to alleviating the pain of the poor, and those suffering physically and emotionally.
