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Love is the true essence. Love has no limitations of caste, religion, race or nationality. We are all beads strung together on the same thread of love - Amma<\/p><\/div>\n

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Through her extra ordinary acts of love and self-sacrifice, Sri Mata Amritanandamayi, known by many as Amma or Mother, 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\u2013 regardless of their beliefs, who they are or why they have come to her<\/strong>. In this simple yet powerful way, Amma is transforming the lives of countless people, helping their hearts to blossom, one embrace at a time.<\/p>\n

In the past 37 years, Amma has physically hugged more than 27 million people from all parts of the world. Her tireless spirit of dedication to uplifting others has inspired a vast network of charitable activities through which people are discovering the sense of peace that comes from selflessly serving others.<\/p>\n

Amma\u2019s teaching are universal. Whenever she 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.<\/p>\n

She has inspired millions around the world to practice her teachings, open their hearts to the experience of God as an inner presence of divine love and started innumerable humanitarian services. For her outstanding contributions to the world community she has earned international recognition and is recognized as an extraordinary spiritual leader by the United Nations and by the people all over the world<\/strong>. Here is a short video about Amma titled \u201cEmbracing the World<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n

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For a snapshot of Amma’s life and teachings, please visit the links below:<\/p>\n