We received the following letter from an old-time devotee (translated from French): My name is Rukmini and I am from Reunion Island. I am the sister of Swami Premananda (Madhu). When Gail came to Tiruvanamalai, she had no exposure to… Read More ›
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Remembering Gail Tredwell– Kusuma’s Memories of Gayatri
We received the following account from an old-time devotee: To one and all– 30 years ago I traveled to India to meet Amma, in November of 1983, at her family compound, Idamannel. At that time there were only six westerners,… Read More ›
The Invention Of Mata Amritanandamayi
Myth: The persona, spiritual philosophy and general phenomenon of Mata Amritanandamayi has been contrived by her senior disciples, and it is these disciples who tell her what to say and do. Amma is a mere puppet in their hands. Reality:… Read More ›
Amma & the Tsunami: What Really Happened During the Disaster
“I read your post titled “The Real Mata Amritanandamayi” and felt inspired to write something of my own. Perhaps you can post it, if you like. It is my experience of being in Amma’s ashram during the tsunami, which struck… Read More ›
Mata Amritanandamayi’s Suspicious Foreign Funds
MYTH: Sources of Mata Amritanandamayi Math’s foreign funds are “suspicious.” REALITY: The foreign funds of the Mata Amritanandamayi Math come from the hundreds of thousands of people who attend Amma’s programs and donate. We do so because we want to… Read More ›
A Letter Written to Amma
This is a letter written to Amma by an ex-resident of the Mata Amritanandamayi Ashram. My dear friend, Even though I address you in this way, to me you are beyond that. I recall, more and more, what you said… Read More ›
The Real Mata Amritanandamayi
Some say Mata Amritanandamayi has performed miracles. Some say such things are just fairy tales. But no one can deny that Amma’s life has been an offering to humanity. Sitting 15, 20, sometimes more than 24 hours straight, ignoring all… Read More ›
Was Satnam Singh Mann Harmed in Amritapuri Ashram?
MYTH: Satnam Singh Mann was beaten in Amritapuri Ashram. REALITY: Although Satnam Singh Mann violently charged towards Amma in his underwear, no one in Amritapuri Ashram harmed him in anyway. Devotees simply surrounded Amma to prevent Mann from getting to her,… Read More ›
Welcome to “The Amma Scandal”
Welcome. It’s likely that you have arrived here because you’ve heard some of the rumors, scandals and allegations of fraud regarding Amma (Mata Amritanandamayi) and her charitable organizations. So have we. This blog represents our search for the truth.
Gail Tredwell. Amma. Truth. Lies. Scandals. Fraud. And. Reality 