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Swami Amritaswarupananda Puri
Swami Amritaswarupananda Puri is the foremost sanyasi disciple of Amma. Swamiji is also the vice-chairman of the Mata Amritanandamayi Math and president of Amrita University and AYUDH International. He has reveled in Amma’s divine presence for more than 40 years and published many inspiring books and articles. His talks and devotional practices are filled with knowledge and a love from living with Amma.
Swami Ramakrishnananda Puri
Swami Ramakrishnananda Puri is a senior disciple of Amma, known for sharing Amma's teachings and engaging in spiritual activities. He is one of Amma's most senior disciples, traveling the world with her for over 30 years. He also leads retreats, satsangs, and charitable initiatives throughout the world. He serves as the treasurer of Mata Amritanandamayi Math and a trustee of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham.
Swamini Krishnamrita Prana
Swamini Krishnamrita Prana is a senior disciple of Amma and has lived with and traveled with Amma extensively over the past 30+ years, accompanying Amma wherever she goes. She is a published author, sharing Amma's teachings and her experiences in a humorous, down-to-earth and accessibly way. She also helps oversee many of Amma's charitable activities and projects, regularly inspiring others to service.
Swami Jnanamritananda Puri
Swami is a senior disciple of Amma. In 2013, he received instructions from Amma to create a new initiative (Amrita SeRVe) that served the needs of the poor and underserved communities, which Amma had encountered during many travels around rural India. Amma insisted he should travel to villages across all 27 states of India in order to experience the people’s living conditions firsthand. Amrita SeRVe supports over 1,200 villages across 27 states.
Swami Shubamritananda Puri
Swami Shubamritananda Puri has been one of Amma’s closest disciples and personal translators for more than 30 years. At Amma’s encouragement, he regularly travels throughout Europe delivering spiritual lectures, teaching meditation and yoga and offering many retreats. He presents the profound wisdom of Indian spirituality in a simple, practical manner, drawing frequently upon his personal experiences.
Swami Nijamritananda Puri
Swami Nijamritananda Puri is a senior disciple of Amma, embodying her vision of compassion, selfless service, and upliftment of humanity for over 32 years. Swamiji has served in accounting, event management, logistics, construction and publications. He oversees all activities of Amma's ashram in North India and has lived in remote villages across states working tirelessly to address the basic needs of the underprivileged. He currently oversees Amrita Hospital, Faridabad.
Swami Shantamritananda Puri
US born and raised, Swami Shantamritananda Puri met Amma in 1990 and became a brahmachari (monk) in her Indian Monastery in 1993, engaging in Amma’s social, educational and spiritual activities around the world. Initially based in Tokyo as Director of M.A. Center Japan, he also became active in East Asia, the Pacific Rim, Africa and MA Center Chicago, conducting regular programs, inspiring seekers with his heartfelt talks.
Swamini Ambikamrita Prana
Swamini Ambikamrita Prana met Amma in 1987 after finishing her higher studies at UC Berkeley. She helped to establish the first North American ashram in San Ramon, California. After 10 years in Amritapuri, Amma sent her back to North America to offer satsang, pujas, meditation and Amrita Yoga classes. She is currently based in MA Center Chicago and travels, offering programs across the country.
Br. Viviktamrita Chaitanya
Br. Viviktamrita Chaitanya is a long-time disciple of Amma and serves as the main pujari in Amritapuri ashram, overseeing the Kalari and the many diverse puja, homa and festival related activities conducted throughout the year in Amritapuri. He regularly travels throughout Kerala performing rites and is a pillar to the local community as well as the many visitors to Amritapuri.
Suggested Schedule
| Day 1 Morning Session | 6-11 AM |
| Archana | Sw. Shantamritananda Puri |
| Amrita Yoga | Swi. Ambikamrita Prana & Devika |
| Breakfast | Break |
| Opening Remarks | Sw. Amritaswarupananda Puri |
| Irrestibility of Divinity | Panel Discussion with Sw. Amritaswarupananda Puri, Sw. Ramakrishnananda Puri & Swi. Krishnamrita Prana |
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Lunch |
Break |
| Day 1 Evening Session | 5:30-7:30 PM |
| Serving Nature: Part 1 | Sw. Jnanamritananda Puri & Ashramites |
| Happiness in Healthcare |
Sw. Nijamritananda Puri |
| Q&A Session |
Sw. Amritaswarupananda Puri |
| Bhajans | Sw. Amritaswarupananda Puri |
| Dinner | Break |
| Day 2 Morning Session | 6-10:00 AM |
| Homa | Br. Viviktamrita Chaitanya |
| Nature Meditation | Sw. Shubamritananda Puri |
| Breakfast |
Break |
| Serving Nature: Part 2 | Swi. Ambikamrita Prana |
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Lunch |
Break |
| Day 2 Evening Session | 4:00 -7:30 PM |
| Exit Policy: Death & Dying | Panel Discussion about Death |
| Bhajans | Sw. Amritaswarupananda Puri |
| Dinner |
Break |
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