Compassion, The Only Way To Peace: Paris Speech


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An Address At Cinema Verite's 2007 Film Festival, 12 October 2007, Paris, France. Inspired By The Depiction Of Amma In Jan Kounen’s 2005 Documentary Darshan: The Embrace, The French Film Association Cinema Verite Presented Amma With Its 2007 Prix Cinema Verite For Her Contributions In Fostering World Peace And Harmony. The Award Was Presented To Amma In An Art Theatre In Place De La Bastille, Paris, By Academy Award-Nominated Actress Sharon Stone. Compassion: The Only Way To Peace Is Amma’s Response To Cinema Verite’s Request For Amma To Deliver An Address On The Increasing Occurrences Of War, Violence And Natural Disasters Seen In The World Today. In The Address, Amma Presents A Realistic And Constructive Analysis Of The Current Global Situation, Pointing To Specific Areas Of Disharmony And Explaining How Only A Compassionate Outlook Can Bring About Their Rectification. Published By The Disciples Of Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, Affectionately Known As Mother, Or Amma The Hugging Saint.




May Your Hearts Blossom: Chicago Speech


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When Love Overflows And Is Expressed Through Every Word And Deed, We Call It Compassion. That Is The Goal Of Religion. When Someone Is Full Of Love And Compassion, He Cannot Draw A Line Between Two Countries, Two Faiths Or Two Religions. He Has No Ego. He Simply Forgives And Forgets. Compassion Is Love Expressed In All Its Fullness. An Address At The Parliament Of World's Religions, Chicago, September, 1993. Published By The Disciples Of Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, Affectionately Known As Mother, Or Amma The Hugging Saint.




The Awakening Of Universal Motherhood: Geneva Speech


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The Essence Of Motherhood Is Not Restricted To Women Who Have Given Birth; It Is A Principle Inherent In Both Women And Men. It Is An Attitude Of The Mind. It Is Love, And That Love Is The Very Breath Of Life. No One Would Say, I Will Breathe Only When I Am With My Family And Friends; I Won’t Breathe In Front Of My Enemies. Similarly, For Those In Whom Motherhood Has Awakened, Love And Compassion Towards Everyone Is As Much Part Of Their Being As Breathing. An Address At The Global Peace Initiative Of Women Religious And Spiritual Leaders, Palais Des Nations, Geneva, October 7, 2002. Published By The Disciples Of Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, Affectionately Known As Mother, Or Amma The Hugging Saint.




The Infinite Potential Of Women: Jaipur Speech


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Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi Through Her extraordinary acts of love and self-sacrifice, Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi or “Amma” (Mother) as She is more commonly known, has endeared Herself to millions 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, their status 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 thirty-eight years, Amma has physically hugged more than twenty-nine million people from all parts of the world. Amma’s tireless spirit of dedication to uplift others has inspired a vast network of charitable activities, through which people are discovering the deep sense of peace and inner fulfillment that comes from selflessly serving others. She teaches that the divine exists in everything, sentient and insentient. Realizing this truth is the essence of spirituality—the means to end all suffering. 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.




Practice Spiritual Values And Save The World: Delhi Speech


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An Address At The Inaugural Program Of The 150th Birth Anniversary Of Swami Vivekananda, Who Was Renowned For Bringing Indian Spirituality To The West And Inspiring Religious Reform And Spiritual Resurgence In His Motherland. In Her Speech, Amma Made It Clear From The Start That India Was Falling Far Short Of Living Up To Vivekananda’s Vision For His Country. Amma Said, We May Have Learned To Fly Like Birds And Swim Like Fish, But We Have Forgotten How To Live Like Human Beings. It Seems We Have To Relearn That Skill. In Truth, Many Of The Challenges Faced By Sanatana Dharma Have Been Self-Created. In Conclusion, Amma Ended Her Address With An Optimistic Prayer For India. The Voice Of Knowledge, Of Self-Realization, And The Ancient Words Of Our Rishis Should Once Again Rise Up And Resound Throughout The World. May This Land That Taught The True Meaning Of Acceptance To The World Remain Firmly Established In That Virtue. May The Conch Of Sanatana Dharma Trumpet A New Resurgence That Echoes Around The World. Swami Vivekananda Was Like A Rainbow That Appeared On The Horizon Of Humanity To Help Us Understand The Beauty And Value Of A Life Of Action Blended With Compassion And Meditation. Published By The Disciples Of Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, Affectionately Known As Mother, Or Amma The Hugging Saint.




Cultivating Strength And Vitality


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Inaugural Address For The Opening Of The Vivekananda Foundation International Centre In New Delhi, December 1st 2009. In The Address, Amma Touches On A Wide Range Of Topics, Including The Means Of Creating Inter-Religious Harmony, The Proper Role Of Education In Society And The Importance Of Taking Pride In One’s Motherland And National Heritage. Her Main Focus, However, Is On The Youth, Their Needs And The Role Adults Should Play In Helping Them Attain Their Full Potential. Each Of Our Births Has A Purpose That Only We Can Fulfill. Discovering That Special Power Within Us Is The Purpose Of Our Life. That Is When Life Becomes Meaningful, A Joyous Communion. Published By The Disciples Of Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, Affectionately Known As Mother, Or Amma The Hugging Saint.




The Timeless Path


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Spirituality Is Often Referred To As A Path. But Where Does It Begin? Where Does It End? And Where Does It Take Us? Is The Seeker Himself The Trailblazer, Hacking Through The Jungle With His Lone Machete? Or Is It Laid Out Before Us? Are There Multiple Paths Or Just One? In The Timeless Path: A Step-By-Step Guide To Spiritual Evolution, Swami Ramakrishnananda Puri Elucidates The Spiritual Path As Presented By India’s Traditional Scriptures, Showing It To Be The One And The Same Path Taught By World-Renowned Humanitarian And Spiritual Leader Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi (Amma). Simultaneously Shattering Common Misconceptions About Spirituality And Handing Us The Building Blocks To Construct A Solid And Practical Spiritual Life, Swamiji Brings Even Abstract Spiritual Concepts Down To Earth, Creating A Book Capable Of Inspiring And Guiding Spiritual Seekers Of All Levels. Drawing On More Than 30 Years Of Experience As One Of Amma’s Senior Disciples, And With His Own Characteristic Wit, In The Timeless Path, Swamiji Lays Out The Spiritual Journey From Beginning To End In Clear And Simple Prose. Published By The Disciples Of Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, Affectionately Known As Mother, Or Amma The Hugging Saint.




Racing Along The Razor's Edge


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To Travel Along The Spiritual Path, We Need A Guide Who Knows The Destination, Knows All The Twists And Turns And Pitfalls Along The Way, And Knows Our Strengths And Weaknesses. In Amma We Have The Supreme Guide To The Spiritual Path. Not Only Does She Know The Way, She Is Willing To Walk Alongside Us, Holding Our Hand At Every Step Of The Way And Illuminating The Path Ahead. The Hindu Scriptures Compare The Spiritual Path To Walking Along A Razor’s Edge. Now Swami Ramakrishnananda Shows How, With The Help And Loving Guidance Of A Satguru Like Amma, We Can Tread This Path With Relative Ease, Even Racing Along The Path Toward Inner Peace And Ultimately The Realization Of The Universal Self That All Beings Share. Narrated With Characteristic Wit, Lively Examples, And Profound Insights And Experiences Gleaned From Over 25 Years Of Living With Amma, Racing Along The Razor’s Edge Is A Wellspring Of Practical Wisdom From One Of Amma’s Senior Disciples. Swami Ramakrishananda Puri Has Been Traveling Around The Globe With Amma Since Her First World Tour In 1987. Currently, He Spends Most Of His Time Visiting Amma’s Ashrams And Centers Around The World; Giving Discourses, Leading Retreats, And Teaching Hatha Yoga And Meditation Classes. Published By The Disciples Of Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, Affectionately Known As Mother, Or Amma The Hugging Saint.




Understanding And Collaboration Between Religions


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An Address Delivered Upon Amma's Acceptance Of The Fourth Annual James Parks Morton Interfaith Award, New York, May 2, 2006. The Interfaith Center Of New York Praised Amma For Her Outstanding Work In Fostering Inter-Religious Understanding And Respect. By Reaching Out And Accepting All Human Beings Through The Physical Act Of Hugging, She Transcends All Religions And Political Divisions. Amma Said, A One-Word Solution For Almost All The Problems The World Is Facing Today Is Compassion. The Essence Of All Religions Is In Being Compassionate To Others. Helping The Poor And Needy Is True Prayer. Without Compassion, All Our Efforts Will Be In Vain. Published By The Disciples Of Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, Affectionately Known As Mother, Or Amma The Hugging Saint.




Bhajanamritam 3


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A Compilation Of The Devotional Songs Of Mata Amritanandamayi. Children, Try To Sing Bhajans With Overflowing Love And Devotion. Let The Heart Melt In Prayer. Unfortunate Indeed Are Those Who Think That Crying To God Is A Weakness. As The Wax Melts, The Flame Of A Candle Only Burns Brighter. Through Crying To God, One Gains Strength. It Washes Away The Impurities Of The Mind. If One Cries For God For Five Minutes, It Is Equal To One Hour Of Meditation. It Makes The Mind Easily Absorbed In The Remembrance Of God. Contents: The Significance Of Devotional Singing; About Pronunciation; Preface; Bhajans; English Bhajans; Slokas And Mantras; Index Of All Songs In Bhajanamritam 1-5. Published By The Disciples Of Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, Affectionately Known As Mother, Or Amma The Hugging Saint.