Experiences with Amma
Conversation between Dr. Balakrishnan Shankar, Assoc. Dean, Amrita University and his student Anand about wonderful experience with Amma.
Prof. John M. Thomas, Head, HSBC Center for Global Business Leadership, University at Buffalo, State University of New York
"It was for me a unique experience to see Amma greet her many hundreds of followers and have the opportunity to learn about her philosophy of humanitarism and the many outstanding institutions of education she has created."
Dr. Venkatesh Narayanamurti, John A. and Elizabeth S. Armstrong Professor of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Dean of the Division of Engineering and Applied Sciences, and Dean of Physical Sciences, Harvard University
"Through her ceaseless efforts AMMA has reached out across continents and brought a message of hope and deep concern for the quality of life".
Dr. Stephen C. Dunnett, Professor and Vice Provost for International Education, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
"AMMA’s unique and compelling vision of higher education, Amrita University has distinguished itself from many other universities".
Dr. Satish K. Tripathi, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, University at Buffalo, State University of New York
"AMMA has created an excellent group of educational institutions. In a very short time, Amrita University has become a leading institution of higher learning in India"
Prof. N. Narayana Rao, Edward C. Jordan Professor of electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Distinguished Professor, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
"The language of Amma Mata Amritanandamayi Devi needs neither syllables nor a script. It is a language that emanates from her heart, like the fragrance from a flower. You don’t hear its syllables or see its script; you feel it deep in your heart. It is the language of "Compassion," which is her passion!"
Letter to Amma »
Prof. N. Narayana Rao offers his new book as a dedication to AMMA.
Mr. Satish Menon, Chief Architect, Yahoo Media Group, Sunnyvale, CA
"I saw tears in her eyes while hearing about and consoling needy devotees’ with extreme sadness in their hearts. I have seen many of them pick up themselves up and get back on their feet. I glimpsed the twinkle in her eyes while discussing a teenage boy’s girl friend problem and the seriousness with which she showed a teenage girl to braid her hair. I heard her scolding (in a motherly way) one of her children for stopping darshan tokens in the wee hours of the morning. I have seen the transparency with which she lives her simple life. I realized finally that I found not only my guru, but my mother as well."
Mr. Mukesh Gandhi,Wipro Techonologies, Detroit, USA
"Amma’s divinity has infinite dimensions and her boundless capability, capacity and compassion are incomprehensible to our limited minds. With her exemplary humility Amma masks her greatness and downplays her accomplishments and gives devotees the warm and comfortable feeling of interacting with our mothers, and often times taking her guidance and direction for granted"
Dr. A. G. Menon ,Leiden University, The Netherlands
"AMMA’s love for everyone and Her services for humanity are inspirations for all of us irrespective of our religion, social status and race"
Mr. Shaker Viswanathan, Senior Executive, Qualcomm, San Diego, California
"Amma says that God gives you not what you want but what you need. This is one of the most valuable lessons that I have learnt from Amma. This speaks to developing humility, acceptance and being happy every day. Though Amma says that God gives what we need, I do know that Amma gives you not only what we need but also what we want"
Dr. S. Somasegar, Senior Vice President, Developer Division - Microsoft, Seattle, USA
"She had been giving hugs to thousands of people all day, but there was not a sign of tiredness on Her face. With Her selflessness, energy and compassion, She embraced me and made me feel like I was the first person She was hugging in a long time. It did not seem to matter to Her whether someone was the first person or the last person in Her long day. She was able to give the same pure love with a hearty smile to everyone"
Dr. Y.S. Rao, Vice President - Technology, Qualcomm, San Diego, California
"Although it was very cold at the time, the cold seem to have suddenly vanished although I am not terribly spiritual, this is the first time some kind spirituality overtook me, although I can not explain what it is..."
Alison Richards, San Jose, California
"Over the years, trusting that everything is Amma’s gift in our lives has been a wonderful teaching. Being able to have this trust and gratitude that Amma is taking care of every aspect of our well-being gives me great peace of mind"
Mr. Jay Misra, Faculty member, Stanford Business School and Visiting Faculty, Amrita School of Business
"Shortly after meeting AMMA, I was selling/donating my belongings and mving into HER San Ramon, California ashram, beginning a life of trying to do Guru Seva"
Dr. Ron Gottsegen, Administrative Director, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Center
"On a deeply personal level, AMMA through HER touch, look and attention provides us with a glimpse of our true nature. In HER presence, so many have been blessed with the experience of peace where the mind becomes still"
Dr. P. Venkat Rangan, Vice-Chancellor, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
"AMMA is not only our spiritual master, but is also the giver of all of the fruits of our actions in the material world. Whenver we offer an action unto AMMA, AMMA gives us back results that enrich our lives many, many fold"