Amma’s life of love, compassion and selfless service an inspiration to society: Telangana Governor
Hyderabad, Nov 10 (TNT): Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Wednesday said the life of Mata Amritanandamayi, popularly known as Amma, was an inspiration to society and emphasised that serving humanity was the highest form of service.
Addressing the silver jubilee celebrations of Mata Amritanandamayi Math and Amrita Vidyalayam at East Marredpally in Secunderabad, the Governor praised the organisation’s contributions to education, healthcare and humanitarian activities over the past 25 years.
He recalled that the Math had donated Rs 100 crore towards the Centre’s Namami Gange and Swachh Bharat initiatives.
The Governor said Amma had touched the lives of nearly four crore people over the past five decades through love, compassion and selfless service.
Through the philosophy of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’, she had been spreading the message of peace, unity and universal brotherhood, he added.
He highlighted the Math’s humanitarian initiatives, including providing healthcare to the poor, extending disaster relief, adopting villages, offering pensions to the underprivileged and distributing clothes.
Referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s emphasis on public representatives balancing political responsibilities with social service, Shukla urged elected representatives and others to give equal importance to serving society.
Advising students to develop discipline, compassion and social responsibility alongside academic excellence, he called upon them to contribute to the welfare of the nation.
Congratulating the Math and Amrita Vidyalayam on completing 25 years of service, the Governor wished Amma good health and long life and expressed hope that her message of selfless service would continue to inspire future generations.
On the occasion, Amma, the Governor and Union Minister G Kishan Reddy distributed sarees and cheques to women from villages adopted by the Math in Telangana.
Wheelchairs were also distributed to persons with disabilities.
Governor’s wife Janaki Shukla, MP Eatala Rajender, MLC M Komuraiah and other dignitaries attended the programme.
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