Amrita Virtual Academy

A Day with Mother

⏱️ 55 min | In this exclusive movie, enjoy vintage footage of the early days with Amma in Amritapuri. Spend some time with Amma in these special blissful moments caught on film.

Amma Sings at Home

⏱️ 82 min | Wherever Amma goes, music follows her. There are formal bhajans everyday, but "Amma Sings at Home" concentrates on the unexpected. Mother suddenly begins singing during meditation, while giving darshan, even at the beach!

✨ NEW! Amma Sings Mahishasura Mardini Stotram

⏱️ 16 min | This rare footage from 2004 shows Amma leading the singing of the Mahishasura Mardini stotram in New Mexico. Sing along with Amma and imbibe her deep feeling for the stotram by singing with her. Deepen your relationship to the stotram and story!

✨ NEW! Amma’s Bhajans: World Tour 2006

⏱️ 62 min | Join Amma’s nostalgic tours by watching and listening to Amma and the “band” in this exciting video from New York & San Ramon, filled with powerful devotion.

The Awakening of Universal Motherhood

⏱️ 29 min | When Amma received the prestigious Gandhi-King Peace Award for Non-Violence, she gave one of the most powerful and moving speeches she has ever given, her address on Universal Motherhood.

Compassion: The Only Way to Peace

⏱️ 40 min | Amma presents a realistic and constructive analysis of the current global situation: only compassion can bring harmony and rectification in today's world. Filmed in France, 2007 at Cinema Verite.

✨ NEW! I am Amma's Baby

⏱️ 77 min | This movie is filled with captivating moments of Amma with both human and animal babies across many different species. Includes spiritual commentary and rare footage of Amma interacting joyfully with them.

✨ NEW! The Infinite Potential of Women

⏱️ 40 min | In this remarkable speech, Amma touches on many points: how without love we cannot derive happiness or satisfaction, and how power is a mental state, not a position. Includes passionate statements on Amma’s work by prominent women.

Light of Wisdom

⏱️ 59 min | A powerful compilation of footage from spontaneous question and answer sessions with Amma. Amma addresses issues that are pressing for us in this modern age as well as some of the timeless questions that all seekers face.

Pure Dance

⏱️ 10 min | During Onam, a Kerala festival, it is traditional to return home to receive food from your mother's hands. In 2002, Amma surprised everyone in Amritapuri by encouraging one and all to dance together in bliss.

Blessed Art Thou: The Story of Jesus as a Child

⏱️ 74 min | A 2015 Amritapuri original production of the story of Jesus as a child. Packed with universal spiritual truths and beautiful costumes. Fun for the whole family. Includes special footage of Amma!

God is Able

⏱️ 76 min | A 2012 Amritapuri original production—stories of Faith where God is able to do all things. Presented by over 150 volunteers with beautiful costumes, song and dance. Fun for the whole family, inspiring and uplifting!

The Lord's Prayer: The Life of St. Francis

⏱️ 95 min | Stay inspired. Join St. Francis on his journey into spiritual life in this 2014 original Amritapuri production, famous for its beautiful puppets and moving prayer to Brother Sun, Mother Moon. This is for Nature lovers!

The Loving Father

⏱️ 76 min | Merry Christmas from Amritapuri! This 2016 musical and dramatization of "The Prodigal Son" was written, directed, scored and performed by international ashram residents and visitors from more than 40 countries and performed live in front of Amma.

The Nativity Scene

⏱️ 9 min | This 2019 shadow puppet play and live performance contains uplifting music and charming footage of Amma watching along with her children. It depicts the birth of Christ and the arrival of the three wise men.

Parables from "Mary, Mary, Mary"

⏱️ 30 min | Inspiring parables from the Amritapuri production, "Mary, Mary, Mary (2010)": The Parable of the Sower, The Good Samaritan and more. Beautiful animal costumes, dynamic nature scenes, mischievous thieves and a special scene with Amma!

Walking Beside Us

⏱️ 59 min | Amritapuri residents present "Walking Beside Us (2017)". Follow the story of a wise man as he travels from Africa to Bethlehem, following the stars. Go behind the scenes and hear shared experiences from cast and and crew members.

Hanukkah Dance - an Amritapuri Production

⏱️ 5 min | Take part in the Hanukkah festivities, as Amritapuri residents celebrate the Jewish “Festival of Lights” through traditional song and dance. Performed in 2019.

✨ NEW! Amma’s Rudraksha Farm - Garden Tour

⏱️ 7 min | Rudraksha seeds are called Shiva’s tears and are worn for spiritual protection. Enjoy the over 30 towering rudraksha trees, healing plants, birds and bees of the Amritapuri Rudraksha Farm.

Bees and Butterflies of Amritapuri

⏱️ 16 min | Take a tour of the Amritapuri gardens where bees and butterflies dance about. Connect to the sacred and innocent beauty of Mother Nature.

Grow & Serve

⏱️ 20 min | Join GreenFriends Australia as they form a community garden, harvest, cook and serve homegrown meals to those in need in Mother's Kitchen. This full-circle, socially distant initiative made seva possible during the pandemic.

✨ NEW! Love & Serve Nature

⏱️ 92 min | This original documentary created in Amritapuri highlights Amma's Green Initiatives around the world, with a deep dive into GreenFriends, Amrita Recycling, the Ecology Center, Amrita Upcycling & gardening projects.