Tu sei la luce. You are the light. Thousands from across Italy gathered in Piacenza near Milan to be with Amma. Sunlight streamed into the hall, meeting the rays that shone from the hearts of all. In their joyful Italian traditions, people joined Amma in song, dance, and prayers for world peace.
The programs took place from November 11 to 13. Amma was received by Ms Katia Tarasconi, the Mayor of Piacenza, who greeted her on behalf of its citizens.
“In a world where there is so much violence, Amma’s message is profoundly relevant. I thank Amma wholeheartedly for coming to Piacenza to spread the message of love and peace,” she said.
Among those who welcomed Amma was Ms Romina Power, the American-born actress and singer who has appeared in Italian cinema since the age of 14. She garlanded Amma and then expressed how this first meeting inspired her on a profound level.
“I don’t know what to say about Amma—her all-embracing humanitarian activities speak for themselves. When I look at her, I feel deeply touched and emotional,” she shared.
“I remember the lines of a popular song of mine, Felicità. To be with Amma is Felicità—Happiness. Amma’s embrace is Felicità—Happiness. Amma is Felicità—Bliss!”
Another distinguished guest was Ms Anna Agnelli, the entrepreneur and filmmaker who produced the documentary Amma’s Way.
New frontiers in academia
As well, Amrita University achieved another significant milestone in its global academic outreach with the signing of two major international partnerships.
In the presence of Amma as Chancellor, Dr Maneesha V Ramesh, Amrita’s Pro Vice-Chancellor, formalised an MoU with University of Roma Tre, represented by Prof Giovanni Formica, Head of the Department of Architecture.
A second MoU was signed with the Institute for Geo-Hydrological Protection of the National Research Council (CNR), Government of Italy, represented by its Director, Dr Tommaso Moramarco.
Amma blesses MA Centre Italy
After the three-day program in Milan, Amma travelled to the MA Centre in Italy, located an hour and a half from the darshan venue. The center was inaugurated on June 27, 2022, and this marked Amma’s first visit since.
Spread across 20 hectares, the MA Center is nestled in the serene natural surroundings of Località Nebbiolo in the municipality of Gavi, Piemonte—about 60 km north of Genoa. The breathtaking landscape is complemented by the region’s rich cultural heritage, home to several medieval forts and castles that stand as proud symbols of ancient Italian history.
In the evening, when Amma came out for meditation and prasad distribution, a particularly touching moment unfolded—an elderly woman, the former owner of the MA Centre property, approached Amma and offered her a flower. Amma lovingly blessed her before sitting in meditation with the gathered devotees.
Later, Amma distributed prasad to everyone. As she sang bhajans, the atmosphere filled with devotion and joy, with devotees clapping rhythmically and singing along with deep enthusiasm.
After a memorable and heartwarming evening at the MA Center in Italy, Amma departed for her next program at the MA Center in Brombachtal, Germany.
