Category Archives: Summit

Amma’s One World Flower

A Personal Account of Jala Mahasangamam 26 September 2003 It was only with the commencement of the Jala Mahasangamam that most people realised that, indeed, the world had come to celebrate Amma’s 50th birthday. The procession for peace involved representatives … Continue reading

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Youth Summit – Programme Schedule

The Future Generation Embracing Selfless Service for Peace & Harmony On 26 September 2003, Amritavarsham50 held its Youth Summit. Bringing together youth from around the world to speak about the impact Amma has had on their lives. Later in the … Continue reading

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President Kalam’s Address to the Youth

Indian President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Tells 100,000 Youth to Dare to Dream In the divine presence of Amma, His Excellency the President of India, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, addressed 100,000 young people from around the world. 26 September 2003 … Continue reading

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CEO and Business Leaders Summit

The Main Summit 26 September 2003 Everyone rose as Amma walked into the CEO Summit room with President Kalam. Amma and the President had just come from discussing the proceedings of the previous day’s pre-summit. Amma bowed to the CEOs … Continue reading

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CEO Summit – Resolutions

Summit Resolutions & Initiatives 26 September 2003 Following the President’s talk, a 2020 Leadership Institute was launched by Amma and the President, together with two dignitaries: Shri. S.P. Hinduja (Hinduja Group), and Shri. Gururaj Deshpande (Sycamore Networks). Subsequently, five Summit … Continue reading

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Inspirational Messages to the Youth

26 September 2003 In connection with the Amritavarsham50 Youth Summit—”The Future Generation Embracing Selfless Service”—celebrities and dignitaries from around the world addressed an international gathering of 100,000 youth. Environmentalist and spiritual leader Ms. Hanne Strong proclaimed Amritavarsham50 to be “the … Continue reading

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Gayathri Somnath

Gayathri Somnath (India)     An overview of the 20-year-old AITEC student’s Amritavarsham50 Youth Summit speech on Amma’s impact on her life. Gayathri grew up in the United States and during Amritavarsham50 was in her final year of studies at … Continue reading

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Eknath Graham O’Connor

Eknath Graham O’Connor (USA)     An excerpt from Eknath’s Amritavarsham50 Youth Summit speech on Amma’s impact on has life. “Over time, I felt I was developing a closer inner connection with Amma. However, the human condition kicked in and … Continue reading

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Felix Elmendorff

Felix Elmendorff (Germany)     An overview of the Felix’s Amritavarsham50 Youth Summit speech on Amma’s impact on his life. “I like rap, and I’m a rapper. My friends and I have a lot of fun performing. There were situations … Continue reading

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Interviews – Vyomesh Joshi

Shri. Vyomesh Joshi, Executive Vice President of Imaging & Printing Group, Hewlett-Packard On a break during Amritavarsham50‘s CEO Summit, Ron Gottsegen, AIMS Hospital’s administrative director, took Vyomesh Joshi—the executive vice-president of Imaging and Printing Group, Hewlett-Packard—on a tour of Amma’s … Continue reading

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