Amrita Virtual Academy

Live-streamed Q&A

Swi. Krishnamrita Prana
Sept. 7, 9:30 PM IST

Swamini Krishnamrita Prana, one of Amma’s most senior disciples, has lived with Amma in Amritapuri and traveled the world with Amma for over 40 years. Don’t miss the opportunity to join or view this exclusive Q&A!

Ganesha Chaturthi:
Attracting Grace

Celebrated August 27

Attract grace by learning the rich traditions of Ganesha Chaturthi. Honor his birthday with a new devotional art course, a special cooking episode and a short movie of the celebrations in Amritapuri.

Onam:
Rekindling Unity

Celebrated September 5

This special collection on Onam is dedicated to unity & hope. It includes a new Onam satsang, Amma’s prayerful dance, a soothing meditation on the love behind all creation and a class on cooking a loving feast.

Krishna Jayanthi:
Deepening Love

Celebrated September 14

Connect with Krishna’s divine love through this unique collection of satsangs about devotion and the meaning of Krishna Jayanthi. Includes a short movie of the celebrations in Amritapuri and a Tulasi puja.

Navaratri:
Imbibing Knowledge

Celebrated Sept. 22 - Oct. 2

Deepen divine knowledge during Navaratri’s “nine nights” of Devi with a special satsang from Swami Paramatmananda Puri, Amma’s blissful singing, bhajans with Swami Amritaswarupananda Puri and more!

Amma’s Birthday:
Embracing Compassion

Celebrated September 27

Awaken compassion in celebration of Amma’s birthday with this valuable collection of new releases and AVA highlights—satsangs, classes on Amma’s teachings, Amma movies, Amrita Yoga, meditation & more!

Devotional Cooking:
Ganesh Chaturthi Special Episode

Vaju

⏱️ 22 min | Ganesha is the embodiment of universal consciousness, also symbolized by the primordial syllable Om. To honor him, we learn to make one of his favorite desserts—modak—a delicious little portion of bliss!

Movie Clip:
Ganesh Chaturthi & Visarjan in Amritapuri

Amritapushpa

⏱️ 2 min | In this vibrant video, learn about the joyful festival of Ganesh Chaturthi in Amritapuri. It culminates in a procession where a giant Ganesha statue is plunged into the sea, representing impermanence.

NEW! Mini Course:
Devotional Art - Drawing the Divine

Bri. Lakshmiprabha

⏱️ 2 hrs | Learn to draw the divine, even if you’re a beginner. Invoke grace and devotion by joining this journey of art exploration, drawing exercises & storytelling. Follow along to draw your own Ganesha in pencil!

NEW! Satsang:
Onam

Sw. Dayamritananda

⏱️ 20 min | Onam is Kerala’s harvest festival and traditionally people gather in unity to express gratitude for nature, each other and the divine. Learn about the spiritual significance of Onam with Swamiji’s insights.

Amma Movie:
Pure Dance

Amma

⏱️ 10 min | Unite with Amma through this rare and wonderful video. Filmed during Onam in 2002, Amma encourages one and all to shed their inhibitions, and join her in a dance of pure, spontaneous joy and unity.

Amrita Prasadam:
Avial & Palada Pradhaman Episode

Vaju

⏱️ 21 min | Learn to make delectable recipes as part of a grand feast of celebration! Join beloved teacher and Chef Vaju as she teaches and demonstrates so casually how to cook with devotion as a meditation.

Meditation:
The Love Behind Creation

Br. Rishi Chaitanya

⏱️ 15 min | Using Amma’s words, we drop deeply into relaxation, unity and awareness. This beautiful, guided meditation becomes a journey into love, hope and appreciation for the tender wisdom underlying creation.

Satsang:
Introduction to Rangoli

Bri. Lakshmiprabha

⏱️ 7 min | Devotional art converts art into a spiritual practice. Be inspired and learn elements of rangoli creation and why Amma says that art is God’s beauty manifested in the form of art, singing, dance, etc.

Satsang:
Significance of Sri Krishna Jayanthi

Sw. Amritageetananda Puri

⏱️ 23 min | How can we be happy and show others the way to happiness? Swamiji speaks of connecting with our eternally blissful nature, embodied by Krishna, and of internalizing lessons on immortality and devotion.

Movie Clip:
Krishna Jayanthi in Amritapuri

Amritapushpa

⏱️ 6 min | Share in Amma’s boundless love expressed during Krishna’s birthday. Features Amma joyfully laughing during the games, cherishing children dressed as Krishna, and her words on the festival’s significance.

NEW! Satsang:
Cultivating Devotion with Tulasi

Sadanand

Tulasi, known as “The Incomparable One”, is considered very dear to Krishna. Learn how growing Tulasi, as Amma recommends, can awaken love and intuition, opening a gateway to nature’s secret, mystical world.

Devotional Gardening:
Tulasi Puja

Amritapuri Residents

⏱️ 8 min | Open your heart, and step into a space of shared connection and devotion through this puja. Discover how honoring the sacred Tulasi plant can help you connect to ancient traditions through love and gratitude.

Satsang:
Navaratri – From Darkness to Light

Vaju

⏱️ 16 min | Aspects of the divine mother defeat forces of darkness and ignorance. Overcome inner obstacles with Vedic chants and attune to this explanation of Navaratri, the nine-night celebration of the divine feminine.

New! Satsang:
Bhajans as a Sadhana

Sw. Paramatmananda Puri

⏱️ 26 min | Swamiji shares how, in difficult times, it’s possible to overcome waves of fear and despair through bhajans. Learn how we can focus and sing together to transform negativities within and around us.

New! Satsang:
Introduction to Sa-Ri-Ga-Ma

Bri. Amrita Chaitanya

⏱️ 7 min | Amma recommends learning music for beautiful reasons. Changing our brain function, deepening devotion, connecting with ancient ways, contributing during sacred celebrations and joy can arise when we do it!

NEW! Devotional Singing:
Sa-Ri-Ga-Ma Traditional Indian Singing Class

Ranjini & Chinmayi

⏱️ 20 min | Do you do sa-ri-ga-ma? Every year, Amritapuri residents practice classical Indian scales to prepare to sing for Amma on the final day of Navaratri. With this class you can join the ashram tradition.

Bhajan:
Sakalakala Devate

Amma

⏱️ 6 min | Join Amma and her musicians as they sing this beautiful bhajan about goddess Saraswati. Connect deeply to the music, and enjoy the enchanting footage of Amma joyfully tending to her children around the world.

Bhajans:
Love is the Answer

Sw. Amritaswarupananda Puri

⏱️ 64 min | Experience the radiant joy of Swamiji’s retreat through his powerful bhajans! Swamiji’s voice and deep devotion permeate this blissful bhajan set with powerful spiritual knowledge expressed through song.

NEW! Amma Movie:
Mother of Millions

Amritavarsham 50

⏱️ 116 min | Take an inspiring tour through the immense 4-day world peace festival held in honor of Amma’s 50th birthday. Witness the events that took place, and enjoy mesmerizing, first-hand stories of those who attended.

NEW! Satsang:
Faith in Amma

Sw. Paramatmananda Puri

⏱️ 33 min | Swamiji explains with humor and clarity how faith brings everything needed for real spirituality and compassion to flower. We need faith for Self-realization, but also for simple, daily activities!

Meditation:
The Ocean Within

Br. Rishi Chaitanya

⏱️ 15 min | Connect deeply with the vast ocean of compassion within. Br. Rishi Chaitanya lovingly guides us to light the inner lamp of love as we use our breath and body to explore deeper levels of spiritual awareness.

Amma’s Teachings:
Amrita Gita 1 Verse 1

Sw. Turiyamritananda Puri

⏱️ 46 min | For over 30 years, Amma’s teachings have been compiled into verses by Swami Turiyamritananda Puri, and new verses are released yearly on Amma’s birthday.This talk from the course shares the amazing history.

Guided Practice:
Amrita Yoga Class

Swi. Ambikamrita Prana & Devika

⏱️ 59 min | Opening with deep awareness, embodied in Swamini’s words, this yoga class brings intention and relaxation. As we move in unison with our breath, we can experience the energy of prayer and compassion.

Guided Practice:
Manasa Puja & 108 names

Sw. Atmananda Puri

⏱️ 49 min | Swami Atmananda Puri guides us deeply into a level of focus and connection beyond the body. Experience a powerful visualization of interaction with Amma, followed by the chanting of her 108 divine names.

Movie Clip:
Fun With Amma

Amritapushpa

⏱️ 4 min | Amma’s joyous dancing, laughter and play are on full display in various scenes from tours and the ashram. It can feel like receiving darshan to lovingly watch Amma dance as an embodiment of innocent play.