Amrita Virtual Academy

WELCOME
The Five Mothers of Sanatana Dharma

Amma

⏱️ 10 min | In this excerpt from “Man and Nature”, Amma discusses the five Mothers of Sanatana Dharma and the relationship between people and nature while answering questions from prominent environmentalist Sam La Budde.

BIRTH MOTHER
Satsang on Motherhood

Bri. Amrita Chaitanya

⏱️ 34 min | Universal Motherhood is not gender specific. This riveting satsang tells of a man adopting children after their mother passes. Through stories, Bri. Amritaji skillfully explores Birth Mother as one of the five Vedic mothers.

BIRTH MOTHER
Being Mother’s Child

Padma

⏱️ 8 min | In this lovely meditation, we can directly experience Amma’s love, especially as expressed through nature which sustains, protects and nourishes us, loving us unconditionally. We connect through a sitting and walking meditation.

BIRTH MOTHER
I am Amma’s Baby!

Amma Movie

⏱️ 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.

MOTHERLAND
The Tradition of Circle Dance

From the Editor

⏱️ 5 min | Circle dances are a tradition performed for thousands of years in most cultures around the world. They are a joyful way to strengthen community and connect to your motherland. Learn more about the history and origins.

MOTHERLAND
Dance as Prayer

Swamini Ambikamrita Prana

⏱️ 16 min | Swamini tells of the peace and awe of watching Amma immerse herself completely to music and dance. Seeing the wonder of Amma’s ecstasy, time itself seems to stop. Explores dance as a pathway to overflowing joy.

MOTHERLAND
Dance Lesson

Swamini Ambikamrita Prana & Suneeta

⏱️ 25 min | Swamini leads warm-up exercises and Suneeta speaks of the feeling of Amma dancing with each one of us. Receive instructions given for feet, hand and arm movements. Then, everything is put together for the dance along that follows.

MOTHERLAND
Dance with Amma!

Amma & Devotees

⏱️ 20 min | Amma’s infectious joy radiates so strongly from this video that you might spontaneously laugh, cry and dance! Dance along to incredible footage of Amma dancing that brings back unforgettable memories from tour!

MOTHER EARTH
Garden Meditation in Nature

Chandrika

⏱️ 10 min | This exquisite guided meditation grounds and softens our breath and being before expanding to a glorious relaxation using a golden light visualization. We connect to Mother Nature through the sky and sun as well.

MOTHER EARTH
The Power of Essential Oils

Swamini Amritajyoti Prana

⏱️ 20 min | This eye-opening talk demonstrates how nature, including essential oils, are gifts from God. Learn various ways essential oils can support holistic health and tips and tricks from Swamini’s personal experience.

MOTHER EARTH
Gratitude for Mother Earth

Swami Shantamritananda Puri

⏱️ 46 min | Swamiji opens this deep guided walking meditation speaking of the importance of gratitude to Mother Nature—valuing her as much as our own mother. When our mental outlook improves, so does the environment.

MOTHER EARTH
Archana for Mother Ganga

Purnima & Hugo

⏱️ 30 min | Join this heartfelt and purifying original English archana to the holy river Ganga. Nurture your relationship to Nature. “River Goddess Ganga, You are endlessly giving divine love and beauty in the form of nature”.

MOTHER VEDA
Vedic Chanting: Medha Suktam

Pujarini Vaju

⏱️ 7 min | Experience the ancient Mother Vedas with sacred chanting of the Medha Suktam, addressing Nature as the many embodiments of pure divinity. It is a beautiful prayer for wisdom, health and attaining our highest reality.

MOTHER COW
Satsang on Mother Cow

Bri. Amrita Chaitanya

⏱️ 15 min | Amma says, “To our ancestors, the cow was not just a four legged creature, but a sacred animal which was worshipped as a form of the Mother (the Goddess)”. This satsang explores Mother Cow through examples and stories.

CONCLUSION
Sunset Meditation

Br. Rishi Chaitanya

⏱️ 24 min | This soothing guided meditation leads us into a profound state of stillness. Listening to the song of the Amritapuri ocean, we experience Ma and Om in a new context, feeling the vastness of nature’s embrace.