Kerala Government Honors Mata Amritanandamayi on Her Silver Jubilee

Amritapuri (Kollam): The Kerala government paid tribute to Mata Amritanandamayi during celebrations marking the Silver Jubilee of her historic address at the United Nations General Assembly, where she spoke in Malayalam before the world. The felicitation took place at the Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham campus in Amritapuri, with Saji Cheriyan, Minister for Cultural Affairs, representing the state.

Thousands gathered at the campus to witness the celebrations, reliving the moment when Mata Amritanandamayi’s voice, echoing the values of love and service, reached a global audience. Minister Cheriyan highlighted that through her mother tongue, Malayalam, Amma had introduced the world to Kerala’s rich cultural heritage. “She has demonstrated the strength of our language and culture to the world. This tribute sends a message to those who forget their mother tongue,” he said.

Cheriyan added that the state’s recognition is not merely ceremonial but a cultural awakening, conveying the Chief Minister’s greetings and respect as well.

Other dignitaries at the event included C.R. Mahesh MLA, who praised Amritapuri’s emergence as a global hub of service, and Uma Thomas MLA, who urged everyone to embrace Amma’s words of love and brotherhood while promoting the Malayalam language internationally.

In her response, Mata Amritanandamayi emphasized the importance of honoring those who have shaped the language and culture of Malayalam. She encouraged parents to inspire children to uphold and promote the language.

The felicitation ceremony also saw Dr. K.S. Radhakrishnan (BJP State Vice President), IG Lakshman Guguloth, Advocate Nagaraj Narayanan (Director, Kerala Law Academy), actor Devan, and Shajan Skaria of Marunadan Malayali paying their respects. The event included warm felicitations from Swami Amritswarupanandapuri (Vice Chairman) and Swamini Suvidyamrutaprananand, who extended their greetings on behalf of the ashram.