Distinguished Visitors
World Leaders and Politicians
Verónica Michelle Bachelet Jeria, Hon. President of Chile
Upon Amma's arrival in Chile, She was officially welcomed at the Casa de Moneda Presidential Palace by none other than the President of Chile herself, Michelle Bachelet. Bachelet (Chile's first woman president) met with Amma for nearly 40 minutes, saying upon the beginning of their meeting that she also enjoys hugging people when she meets them, but that she did not have the stamina to hug stadiums full of people like Amma.
Coverage of AMMA's meeting with President in the Indian media:The New Indian Express
His Excellency Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, President of India
"You are all blessed because you are constantly shower ed with the blessings of Amma. The ambience of her colleges is sufficient to instil in you the values of life. Her divine mission should be your inspiration to make right use of life and add value to society."
His Excellency Bhairon Singh Shekhawat, Vice-President of India
"Several of her schemes reflect her bondless love for every soul. Amma's work has refined the lives of millions; she is a woman of action and not just words."
Sri. Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Honourable Prime Minister of India
"The world today needs solid proof that our human values are useful, that such qualities as compassion, selflessness, renunciation and humility have the power to create a great and prosperous society. Amma's work provides us with the much-needed proof."
Sri. L. K. Advani, Honourable Deputy Prime Minister of India
"I regard Amritavarsham50 Amma's 50th Birthday Celebrations] as something unprecedented, as people from 191 UN countries have come together. While agriculture energizes, industry enriches and knowledge enlightens, spirituality personified in Amma elevates us. There are people who can expound eloquently on all the scriptures and explain all their nuances, but rare are those who live the life described in these scriptures. Sri Mata Amritanandamayi belongs to this rare category of enlightened souls."
Sri. A. K. Antony, Hon. Defence Minister & Former CM of Kerala
"There is no field of humanitarian activity where Amma's ashram has not been involved. This is from my own experience. Amma has a special power to sponge up one's pains. Her presence has brought values of love and compassion back to a strife-torn society..Till date, Amma has not uttered a single word that has hurt anybody. She has always been kind to everyone, even those who have hurt her."
"AMMA, the Abode of Peace"
P. Chidambaram, Hon. Finance Minister of India
Dr. Murli Manohar Joshi, Honourable Minister for Human Resources of India
"We are fortunate enough to live in a century when a divine personality like Amma is moving about in the globe. Divinity is manifested in the person of Amma. The Indian concept of Jagadamba [Mother of the world]—this is what Amma embodies. While the governments lag behind in providing these facilities, Amma has worked wonders. Amma's service to the entire humanity is fast-expanding, and it is wholehearted and selfless. She expects nothing in return. Divinity Herself has come to help humanity."
Sri. Pon Radhakrishnan, Honourable Union Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs of India
"Mata Amritanandamayi is the cultural ambassador of India."
Sri. T. S. Krishnamoorthy, Chief Election Commissioner of India
"If all the politicians that now come to Amma take Her message of love and affection in their program, it will be a good thing. Politicians need more sympathy for the cause of the underprivileged. If Amma achieves anything in this, it will be a great contribution to the good of this country."
Sri. Brijesh Misra, National Security Advisor of India
"She is a great person. She has done tremendous work for the poor and downtrodden, which most Mahatmas do not do. Most are going for big people. Amma is going for small people, the common people. This is a great thing. She is effecting jobs, effecting education—this is God's work."
His Excellency Shri. Madanlal Khurana, Governor of Rajasthan
"Amma, you showed me the path." : explaining to Amma how She was the inspiration behind his distribution of Rs. 250,000 each week to his state's poor and suffering.
Smt. Uma Bharati, Honourable Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh
"We love Amma not because of who She is, but because of who we become in Her presence."
Sri. Narendra Modi, Honourable Chief Minister of Gujarat
"Amma is a very, very transparent personality. She is in the real sense a "mother." And as a mother, she loves all of the universe. She blesses us all. She gives strength to the individual, to the system and to the spiritual. That is how I feel!"
"Amma's Spiritual Consciousness Enfolds all of Humanity, The Entire World is Her Field of Action
Smt. Amisha Beagun Mirza, Honourable Mayor of Ahmedabad
"Amma does fantastic work for communal harmony. She does great service to human beings, without any difference of class, creed, religion or nationality. I was really moved by Her work. I was overcome by emotions when I met Her. I was moved! She is wonderful!"
Sri. Sarad Pawar, President of the Congress Party in Maharashtra & Member of the Parliament of India
"Amma's approach is to totally remove the suffering of the people. Amma's mission is to comfort and uplift humanity by developing and upgrading their skills."
Mr. Simon Crean, Member of Parliament of Australia and former head of the Opposition
"At a time when security and peace issues dominate the international agenda, her actions and activities are a beacon of light and inspiration to Australians and people all over the world."
Riitta Uosukainen, Head of Parliament of Finland
"Her hug has a wonderful power... Amma's teachings can be put into practice in every country, and with her hug She brings consolation to many people."
Ms. Tanja Karpela, Honourable Cultural Minister of Finland
"The hug was heartfelt and warm. Her humanitarian work is incredibly extensive."
