It was a shining and profound celebration of Amma as an embodiment of unconditional love, compassion, and service—mother of all. Today, she was honoured with the Vivekananda International Relations (VIR) Peace Award. It is recognition of extraordinary individuals from India who have contributed to the welfare and progress of people across the globe.
“If Amma has been able to do anything beneficial for the world, it is only because she has been blessed with so many good children,” said Amma in her acceptance speech.
“These children come from every walk of life and every nation. The children listen to Amma and Amma listens to the children. Therefore Amma would like to dedicate this award to all of them.”
In a significant step towards strengthening Indo-French ties in areas of mutual interest, Amrita Hospital, Faridabad has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Embassy of France in India. The MoU opens the window for future collaborations in healthcare, education, and social welfare, guided by shared values of compassion, innovation, and community development.
Shreya Siddanagowder, a young woman whose indomitable spirit has become a beacon of hope, came today to Amritapuri—not just with a smile, but with new hands to thank Amma. What made this moment truly remarkable was the simple gesture of her shaking hands with others. They weren’t her original hands, but those of a man who died in a motorbike accident—donated and transplanted after a tragic loss.
Amrita University proudly announced the recipients of the Amrita Innovation & Research Awards (AIRA) during a special ceremony held in Amritapuri. As Chancellor, Amma recognised outstanding faculty and researchers who have made significant contributions to her vision of compassion-driven research that results in on-the-ground humanitarian actions as quickly as possible.
Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, known as Amma, has dedicated her life to spreading a message of peace, tolerance, and compassion. Accessible to one and all, she has embraced more than 40 million people worldwide, and inspired a global volunteer-based humanitarian movement to help alleviate the burden of the poor and suffering. 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.
Everyone in the world should be able to sleep without fear, at least for one night. Everyone should be able to eat to his fill, at least for one day. There should be at least one day when hospitals see no one admitted due to violence. By doing selfless service for at least one day, everyone should help the poor and needy. It is Amma’s prayer that at least this small dream be realized.
People Given Free
Health Care
Projects in
48 countries
Worldwide volunteers
from all ages and
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In Disaster Relief
Action-oriented research with global impact is the founding principle of the plethora of initiatives laid out by our Chancellor. Amma has fostered an ecosystem which interlinks world class scientists, researchers, and cutting-edge technology. Based on the foundation of a multi-disciplinary approach, this translates to direct societal benefit.
With a unique blend of multidisciplinary solutions based upon active community participation, Amma is paving the way towards making sustainability a reality for all. Amrita SREE (Self-Reliance, Employment & Empowerment) Self-Help Groups is a concrete example that has reached 2 lakh women across India. With more than 13,000 SHGs, the members are imbued with an entrepreneurial spirit that has lifted them out of impoverished, vulnerable lives.
Amma has been invited to speak at many historical and landmark events over the years, including gatherings of the United Nations, the Vatican’s Declaration against Modern Slavery, and the Global Peace Initiative.
