Mata Amritanandamayi is now on a visit to the city to attend the two-day Brahmasthana Mahotsava and Amrita Sangama programmes.
Speaking at the beginning of the Mahotsava, Dharmasthala Dharmadhikari D. Veerendra Heggade said he was impressed by the qualities of Mata Amritanandamayi, who blessed devotees irrespective of their caste, creed or religion, and guided her disciples in the right way. India has the unique tradition of guru-shishya system, he said.
In her address, Mata Amritanandamayi said one should accept with smile whatever comes in life. One should think positively; anger, jealousy and pride make one sick.
Dakshina Kannada Lok Sabha member Nalin Kumar Kateel, Mangaluru South MLA J.R. Lobo, former district Kannada Sahitya Parishat President Pradeep Kumar Kalkura and others were present.
Thousands of devotees have gathered at the mutt premises on Sulthan Bathery Road.
