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hope Amma can help them. Some are simply curious. Perhaps they’ve seen Amma in the newspaper or on TV, and they want to see for themselves what this “Hugging Saint” thing is all about.
Regardless of why they’ve come, many describe experiencing a feeling of radiant and unconditional love in Amma’s presence. Some are moved to tears and feel a cleansing of old wounds, others experience profound peace and even joy. Regardless of people’s different backgrounds or cultures, the experiences of the heart show us how similar we all are – how we are all seeking love and a direct experience of our own true nature.
“The sense of being welcomed and loved,
despite being a complete stranger, was amazing.” BBC NEWS
“Amma’s spiritual hugs and charitable works
have helped her become what many consider to be a living saint.”
LOS ANGELES TIMES “Amma is the
embodiment of pure love. Her presence heals.” DEEPAK CHOPRA
The stories of people who’ve met Amma are incredibly powerful, and provide an insight into the way in which Amma is able to deeply affect so many people and open so many hearts:
“I felt overwhelmed to realize what a great saint Amma was. She sat there, hour after hour, sweetly hugging everyone with the same love and compassion, without stopping for even a few minutes, It was the most beautiful thing I had ever seen. I understood that to really know God, one had to be able to love everyone like that, and it was not as easy as described in books.” – Berta Petasny, Buenos Aires, Argentina
“When I approached Amma to receive her darshan (hug), I felt her look penetrate my entire being. As if I could not hide any feelings or thoughts from her. Amma embraced me and I felt so deeply loved.” – Maria Isabel Harker, Bogota, Columbia
AUSTRALIAN TOUR 2017
“Slowly I started to wake up to a feeling of peace and happiness that I had not known in years. I knew that Amma knew what I was searching for. I also knew that she could guide me there. I had never been so sure in my entire life of anything like this Truth.” – Ann Louise Feron, Sweden
“Meeting Amma has changed my life immensely. Over time I understood that it is the small, small stones…of rage, guilt, longing, pain, nostalgia…that form the great wall in our hearts that imprison the inner child. We trip over these stones every day in our ignorance. The greatest blessing we receive from Amma is that she offers to take these stones from us.” – Cristina Rodriguez, Barcelona, Spain
“For Amma, removing the sorrows of others is as
natural as drying the tears from her own eyes.
The happiness of others, this is Amma’s happiness…
The security of others, this is Amma’s security…
The rest of others, this is Amma’s rest…
This is Amma’s vision…
And it is this vision that Amma’s life is dedicated to awakening in mankind.”
- Amma
“In that moment of Amma’s hug, a feeling of wonderment, love and awe were branded into my heart. I do not know how to explain it in any other way. The feelings of warmth, strength, and unwavering support were tattooed on my inner being. From that day on, the terrible disruption, confusion and turmoil in my life began to ease.” – Jill O’Carroll, Vancouver, Canada
MELBOURNE FREE Public Programs
11 April 11am – 5pm 12 April 10am & 7.30pm 15 April 7pm (Devi Bhava)
Ladbrokes Park (Sandown) 591-659 Princes Hwy, Springvale. VIC 3171
Melbourne Retreat 13-15 April (pre-registration only)
SYDNEY FREE Public Programs
17 April 10am & 7.30pm 18 April 10am & 7pm (Devi Bhava)
Sydney Boys High School Cleveland St, Moore Park, Sydney, NSW 2021
BRISBANE FREE Public Programs 20 April 10am & 7.30pm
Croatian Community Centre 164 Dunn Rd, Rocklea, Brisbane QLD 4106
GOLD COAST FREE Public Program 23 April 7pm (Devi Bhava)
Gold Coast Recreation Centre 1525 Gold Coast Highway, Palm Beach, Qld
Gold Coast Retreat 21-23 April (by pre-registration only)
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