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New Indian Express
9 hours ago
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- New Indian Express
Be prepared to learn and teach Sanatana Dharma: Mata Amritanandamayi
Mata Amritanandamayi Devi stated that we should be prepared to learn and teach the Sanatana Dharma of India, which embodies culture and values. She emphasized that this is also the message from the life of Swami Vivekananda, and that peace will prevail in the world if we consider nature as belonging to everyone. Amma was delivering her benedictory address after receiving the Vivekananda International Peace Award, instituted by Vivekananda International Relations. Amma received the award at a ceremony held in the Amritapuri Ashram hall. The award recognizes Amma's public welfare activities at an international level. At the ceremony held at Mata Amritanandamayi Math in Amritapuri, Amma received the award, consisting of a plaque and a certificate of commendation, from Gagan Malhotra, Convener of Vivekananda International Relations Foundation, and Ravikumar Iyer, Chief Patron. Ravikumar Iyer, Chief Patron of Vivekananda International Relations, who spoke at the event, said that it is a truth that peace prevails wherever Amma travels in the world, and that Amma can also spread India's Sanatana message, rooted in Dharma and truth, to the world. Gagan Malhotra, Coordinator of Vivekananda International Relations, Sarika Panhalkar, CEO of Tarpan Foundation, Shreya Bharathiya, Managing Trustee of Swanath Foundation, A. Rajasekaran, Chairman of Chakra Foundation, and others spoke at the event. (This is a press release by the Mata Amritanandamayi Math)
New Indian Express
3 days ago
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- New Indian Express
Mata Amritanandamayi receives peace award
CHENNAI: Mata Amritanandamayi Devi was honoured with the Vivekananda International Peace Award instituted by Vivekananda International Relations during a ceremony held in Amritapuri Ashram hall on Friday. The award recognises her public welfare activities at an international level, said an official release. She, in her benedictory address, emphasised the teachings of Swami Vivekananda and the importance of Sanatana Dharma in fostering global peace. She said peace will prevail in the world if people consider nature as belonging to everyone. The award, comprising a plaque and commendation certificate, was handed over to her by Gagan Malhotra and Ravikumar Iyer from Vivekananda International Relations.
New Indian Express
4 days ago
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- New Indian Express
Mata Amritanandamayi receives Vivekananda International Peace Award
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Spiritual leader Mata Amritanandamayi was conferred with the Vivekananda International Peace Award at a ceremony held at the Amritapuri Ashram on Thursday. The award, instituted by the Vivekananda International Relations Foundation, comprises a plaque and a certificate of commendation. Receiving the honour, Amma urged everyone to learn and uphold the principles of Sanatana Dharma, which she said reflect India's timeless culture and values. She highlighted that this was also the core message of Swami Vivekananda's life and that global peace is possible if humanity learns to treat nature as shared inheritance. The award was presented by Gagan Malhotra, convener of the foundation, and Ravikumar Iyer, its chief patron. Speaking at the event, Ravikumar Iyer said that peace accompanies Amma wherever she travels, and that her presence helps spread India's Sanatana message, rooted in Dharma and truth, to the world. Other speakers included Gagan Malhotra, Sarika Panhalkar, CEO of Tarpan Foundation, Shreya Bharathiya, managing trustee of Swanath Foundation, A Rajasekaran, chairman of Chakra Foundation, and others.
