Bhakti & Prema

Sri Anandamayi Ma

Bliss-Permeated Mother • Sri Sri Ma • Kheora, Bengal (now Bangladesh)

April 30, 1896 – August 27, 1982 • Sri Anandamayi Ma Ashram, Kankhal, Haridwar, Uttarakhand

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"Hari Katha hi katha, aur sab vritha vyatha — God alone is real, all else is fleeting."

Spiritual Essence

Core Philosophy & Universal Message

Hari Katha hi katha • Joy is your true nature

Talk of God alone is true talk; all else is vanity and pain. In whatever situation God places you, remain therein with joy, knowing it is for your highest spiritual good.(Matri Vani (Vol 1))

Historical Chronology

Verified Life & Spiritual Journey

Early Life & Calling: Born as Nirmala Sundari Devi on April 30, 1896, in Kheora, Bengal. From her infancy, she radiated an uninterrupted state of divine bliss and spiritual absorption, recognizing the universe as the spontaneous play (Lila) of One Consciousness.

Spiritual Descent & Method: Without formal initiation or guru, all yogic sadhanas, mudras, and mantras manifested spontaneously through her. Renamed 'Anandamayi Ma' ('Joy-Permeated Mother'), she wandered across India for decades, uplifting hearts through her child-like simplicity and unconditional love.

Major Contribution: Inspired seekers across all religions and social strata to cultivate uninterrupted divine remembrance (Hari-Katha) and unshakeable inner joy.

Mahasamadhi & Living Presence: Attained Mahasamadhi on August 27, 1982, in Kishenpur, Dehradun. Her holy Samadhi Peeth (Maha Samadhi Mandir) is enshrined at her ashram in Kankhal, Haridwar, beside the sacred Ganga.

Documented Encounters

Verified Historical Followers & Impact

Prime Minister Indira Gandhi

Prime Minister of India

1960s–1982

The Historic Encounter: Indira Gandhi and her mother Kamala Nehru had deep reverence for Anandamayi Ma, frequently visiting her ashrams in Dehradun and Kankhal seeking quiet inner strength during national crises.

Transformation & Documented Achievement:Indira Gandhi credited Ma's radiant presence with providing mental fortitude and spiritual grounding during her tenure as leader of India.

Verified Source: My Truth — Indira Gandhi (Vision Books)

Paramahansa Yogananda

Author of 'Autobiography of a Yogi'

1936

The Historic Encounter: Yogananda met Anandamayi Ma during his return to India in 1936, dedicating Chapter 45 of 'Autobiography of a Yogi' to her.

Transformation & Documented Achievement:Yogananda described her as the living embodiment of divine bliss: 'Her consciousness has never associated itself with this temporary body; she remains ever in the unconditioned Joy of Spirit.'

Verified Source: Autobiography of a Yogi — Paramahansa Yogananda (Chapter 45: The Bengali 'Joy-Permeated Mother')

Continuous Humanitarian Seva

Living Charitable Seva & Legacy Today

Administered by: Shree Shree Anandamayee Sangha

Maintenance of ashrams, charitable dispensaries, and girl's schools (Kanya Peeth) across India.
Free food distribution (Annadanam) to sadhus and pilgrims.
Preservation and publication of sacred audio and written teachings.