Sri Sakthi Narayani Amma
About Sri Sakthi Amma
Sri Sakthi Narayani Amma, affectionately known as Amma, is an esteemed spiritual leader in India.
With the aim of promoting love and wisdom throughout the world, Amma facilitates connection to the Divine qualities within and service to others as a path to inner peace and a joyous life. Amma has inspired millions around the world with a vision of living a soul-connected life and to uplift their life through right action action toward others through acts of service.
We go to the Guru because of the Guru’s wisdom, the Guru’s love and the Guru’s kindness and mercy.
—Sri Sakthi Amma
Amma's Mission
Sri Sakthi Amma's mission is “to lead humanity on the spiritual path and uplift the lives of those in need” by nurturing a deep connection to the Divine, imparting wisdom teachings, and demonstrating compassionate service. Amma embodies universal love and service to cultivate a harmonious world of spiritual fulfillment for all beings.
Spiritual Teacher & Avatar
As a revered spiritual teacher and avatar, Amma's teachings emanate from a profound understanding of ancient Vedic traditions, the tantric path of Shaktism, and the timeless wisdom of the Siddhas from South India.
Amma’s teachings illuminate the path of spiritual transformation and alleviate suffering through Divine connection. Through the practices of bhakti yoga, a deep love is cultivated that naturally propels us towards karma yoga, selfless service to humanity. A key aspect of Amma’s life has been dedicated to nurturing souls along the spiritual journey, offering retreats that provide a profound immersion into the ancient practices of soul connection. These practices, rooted in nature and resonating universally, bring peace, well-being, and harmony to seekers.
Amma's Teachings
Amma's teachings are not merely philosophical; they are lived and embodied. With a lifetime of dedicated practice, Amma imparts wisdom steeped in experience. Regular discourses by Amma, accessible on our website and in the Connect with the Divine book series, offer profound insights into the essence of spirituality and its intrinsic connection to happiness.
Amma leads people to embrace spirituality as a pathway to true happiness, where love, service, and wisdom converge to elevate the human spirit.
Humanitarian Leader
Sri Sakthi Narayani Amma, a dedicated humanitarian leader, exemplifies kindness, love, and service through uplifting lives and alleviating suffering. Establishment of hospitals and schools has transformed a small village near Vellore into a model of cultural and environmental progress. Amma's holistic vision encompasses spiritual, medical, educational, vocational, environmental, and cultural aspects of daily life, providing sustenance through a feeding program to thousands daily and creating numerous job opportunities and so much more.
Visitors to Sri Narayani Peedam from around the world are often inspired to launch similar humanitarian projects in their own countries, joining Amma's mission of relieving suffering in the world and uplifting humanity. Amma's vision extends globally, encouraging individuals to share blessings and inspiration, initiating transformative programs in education, healthcare, environment, spirituality and community well-being.
As a humanitarian leader, Sri Sakthi Amma implements impactful social welfare programs for the underprivileged and those in need, embodying a legacy of service that resonates across borders and inspires positive change worldwide.
Everyone needs a guru to lead them on the right path and to help them reduce their bad karma. A guru motivates us to have good thoughts, words, and deeds.
—Sri Sakthi Amma
Amma's Vision - A Spiritual Haven
Sri Sakthi Narayani Amma has built various temples to foster spiritual connection, generating profound positive energy through daily rituals, mantras, and prayers from early morning until evening. The scale of spiritual practice that occurs at Sri Narayani Peedam and Sripuram is truly extraordinary.
Sri Narayani Peedam
Sri Sakthi Amma's visionary creation, Sri Narayani Peedam, stands as a unique spiritual haven. Here, daily ceremonies are meticulously conducted according to Vedic scriptures within sacred spaces like the Sri Narayani Temple, Swayambu Temple, and Shanti Mandapam. The Peedam, named for its significance as the Divine seat of Goddess Narayani, hosts daily ceremonies and radiates spirituality and care from this blessed land,
Sripuram
In 2007, Sri Sakthi Amma further realized her vision with the consecration of Sripuram Golden Temple, a rare oasis welcoming all faiths. Sripuram, meaning abode of Sri Goddess Lakshmi , attracts thousands of visitors daily seeking Divine transformation. The temple, designed according to Vasthu principles, is surrounded by serene gardens, providing an ideal setting for introspection and spiritual renewal along a star-shaped pathway adorned with Amma's teachings.
