Mata Amritanandamayi

Overview

Mata Amritanandamayi born Parayakadavu, Kerala, India September 16, 1957. Hindu guru "The Hugging Saint"; Gandhi/King Prize for nonviolence 2002; active in tsunami relief 2004; promoted empowering women.

Quotations

"[A] life inspired by love and service to humanity is possible." (July 4, 2004, Amritapuri.org; photo thefamouspeople.com)