Those who have experienced Amma's hugs say they feel loved. Here are a few reactions from those who have experienced Amma's blessing:
Stephen Fairclough from Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, told the San Francisco Chronicle: 'She's just the embodiment of love. It just pours out of her. She's really mother; she's the epitome of every mother.'
Shakir Akbar, 25, of Flagstaff, Arizonia, USA, added, 'It was wonderful. Very nice, refreshing. You have to experience it for yourself. Words kind of belittle the experience.'
Amma says: There is no point in blaming God for evil and the problems in the world. God has shown us the right path to follow and is not responsible for the miseries we create by not following it.