Amritanandamayi

Trivia

• Since 1981, she has been teaching spiritual aspirants all over the world.
• Is said to have had many mystical experiences as a child.
• Her schooling ended when she was nine, and she began to take care of her younger siblings and the family domestic work full-time.
• Was born to a fishing family of the Arayan caste.
• Was born Sudhamani in the small village of Parayakadavu (now partially known as Amritapuri), near Kollam, Kerala in 1953.
• Is widely respected for her humanitarian activities and is known as "the hugging saint".
• Is an Indian spiritual leader revered as a saint by her followers, who also know her as "Amma", "Ammachi" or "Mother".