Amritavarsham60: President, PM hail Amma’s charity and message of love

Kollam, Sep 27: The President and Prime Minister greeted Mata Amritanandamayi Devi today on her 60th birthday today, and hailed the spiritual leader’s charity-driven work and efforts to spread the message of love the world over.

President Pranab Mukherjee, in his message from New Delhi, lauded the initiatives of the humanitarian icon to serve humanity within India and abroad.

“It is her love and compassion for all human beings, irrespective of their caste, creed and religion” that she is “popularly known as Amma”, he noted.

The devotees of Amma, also called ‘The Hugging Saint’, are streaming in at thousands at her ashram here.

“On this happy occasion, I wish Mata Amritanandamayi Devi all happiness and also many more years of fruitful service to the mankind,” he added.

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh noted that Mata Amritanandamayi inspires millions of people all over the world with her message of altruism, selflessness, love and compassion.

“Hers is a life dedicated to the service of society and spiritual awakening of the people,” he added in his message from the national cabinet. “I extend my greetings and good wishes to Mata Amritanandamayi for many more years of service to humanity.