Amma the Hugging Saint

Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, is a world renowned spiritual & humanitarian leader whose life and message of Love & Compassion inspires and transforms millions around the globe. She 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. During her life, Amma has embraced and comforted more than 40 million people.

For over 37 years, Amma has traveled the world, embracing each person who comes to her and imparting love, compassion, peace, and spiritual values. She has established ashrams and centers worldwide. She continues to hold free public programs throughout India, Africa, Australia, Canada, Europe, Japan, Malaysia, the Middle East, Singapore, Sri Lanka, South America, and the United States. Her embrace, known as her Darshan, is how Amma welcomes all those who come to her. During this hug, the person can experience her unconditional love.

While Amma is widely regarded as one of India’s and the world’s foremost spiritual leaders, Amma says that her religion is love. She has never asked anyone to change their religion but only to contemplate the essential principles of their own faith and to try to live accordingly.

You can learn more about Amma here: http://www.Amma.org