We received the following email from Alin Poort: Amma Scandal, As I know you must be aware, a man named Peter Roozendaal has recently sent out an email to various people making various accusations. I have also seen it on… Read More ›
Gail Tredwell
Apology from Former Owner of the ExAmma Forum
We received the following letter from the former owner of the ExAmma forum. The ExAmma Yahoo Group is an exclusive members only anti-Amma forum. Dear All, Some years ago, I made a long list of allegations about Amma and her… Read More ›
“Even Now Amma Is Only Filled With Love for That Daughter”: An Interview with Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi
In the April 16th 2014 issue, one of Kerala’s leading women’s magazines, Grhalakshmi, ran an interview with Amma titled “Sneham Matram” [“Only Love”], wherein Amma answers a wide-array of questions about her life in general and Gail Tredwell in specific…. Read More ›
Attorney Jay Cumming Explains Why Gail Tredwell’s Character is the Main Issue
We received this analysis from Jay Cumming, Senior Research Attorney for the California Supreme Court. “If you cannot attack the message, then attack the messenger.” That simple catchphrase is used by Gail Tredwell to rally both support and sympathy. She… Read More ›
Gail Accuses Amma of Peace, Love and Compassion
EXCERPTS FROM TALKS & WRITINGS OF GAIL TREDWELL (1990 – 1999) “After spending some time with [Amma], I started realizing how much she is living for the people. She wouldn’t sleep hardly; she wouldn’t eat hardly. And even some nights,… Read More ›
My Life Proves Gail Is Wrong: A Letter from Lakshmi of Paripally
My name is Lakshmi. Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi (Amma) is my mother; “mother” means: the one who made me what I am today. I heard that one lady has recently written some very bad things about my mother. One of… Read More ›
Dr. Maneesha Sudheer Responds to Gail’s Allegations about Amma’s Family
I have read Gail’s book and seen her TV interview on Kairali People. During the interview she alleged that my husband has built a big house through improperly obtained income. This is not true. All of our income has been… Read More ›
Amma’s Response to the Allegations Against the Mata Amritanandamayi Math
The following statement by Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi was released by the Mata Amritanandamayi Math on 22nd February 2014. “Every year the Ashram [The Mata Amritanandamayi Math] submits its accounts without fail. Every thing is being done as required. Some… Read More ›
“Gail Tredwell Lied About Me”: Kusuma Sets the Story Straight
We received the following account from an old-time devotee: My name is Gretchen McGregor. In Amma’s ashram, people call me Kusuma. I have lived in Amma’s ashram off and on since 1983. When I first came to live there, I… Read More ›
Claims Against the Ashram Regarding Foreign Funds Are False
Claims have been circulating on Internet chat groups that the Mata Amritanandamayi Math (MAM) has between $100 million and $400 million parked in foreign bank accounts accumulating interest. These and other such claims are based on chat-group analysis of publicly… Read More ›