Amma's Books – English
Amma Sri Karunamayi’s philosophy is rooted in Advaita Vedanta, which Amma summarizes as: "Love only is Self-Realization." Rather than keeping Advaita as a theory, Amma teaches it as a lived practice through Sri Vidya—seeing and serving the Divine Mother in everyone. Amma's central message focuses on achieving higher levels of awareness through regular meditation, emphasizing that sadhana produces real spiritual progress and Divine knowledge. Amma teaches that while meditation develops inner virtues like compassion, truthfulness, wisdom, forgiveness, and unconditional love, selfless service to mankind is the best yoga.
Amma has authored several books, most notably the Blessed Souls series, which contains edited discourses from her North American tours. Her written works are categorized into three main branches:
1. Teachings: Blessed Souls (Vol 1-5), Divine Wisdom, Keys to Sadhana, and The Nectar of Jnana.
2. Mantras: Extensive commentaries on the Gayatri Mantra, Sri Lalita Sahasranama, and Sri Mahishasura Mardini mantras.
3. Meditation and Sri Vidya: Sri Vidya – Divine Radiance Within (her most noted work) and Sri Chakra practices.
Some of Amma's authored publications are available in multiple languages:
- English: Original texts and chanting booklets with Devanagari and English transliterations.
- Telugu: Karunasagari – The Ocean of Compassion (devotee experiences) and Sri Karunamayi: A Biography.
- Hindi: Sri Karunamayi: A Biography (Sri Karunamayi Ki Divya Jeevani).
- Sanskrit: Sri Lalita Sahasranama, Rudram, Sri Suktam, and Samputita Sri Suktam booklets.
Reading All of Amma's authored works are intended to be practice-oriented, guiding readers toward 1–2 hours of daily meditation, mantra japa, and Likita Japa writing sadhana to turn intellectual oneness into experienced oneness. The Blessed Souls series provides a foundation for understanding advanced topics like silence, the internal Sri Chakra, and living by dharma. For those who are new to Amma's teachings, it is recommended to begin with Blessed Souls Vol 1 and Divine Wisdom, before moving on to the Sri Gayatri and Sri Lalita Sahasranama commentaries.
Amma Sri Karunamayi ~ A Biography
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Sri Karunamayi’s biography provides rare glimpses into several key times in her life, including her childhood and her time in the sacred Penusila Forest. A number of devotees’ experiences have...
Amma's Journal – Hard back 1
$3.00
The importance of a journal can be profound and multifaceted: 1. **Reflection and Contemplation:** Keeping a journal provides a dedicated space for reflection and contemplation. Through writing, individuals can explore...
Amma's Journal – Hard back 2
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Blessed Souls, Volume 1
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Blessed Souls, Vol. 1 contains the edited transcripts of discourses given by Amma during the 1995 US Tour. The Blessed Souls series gives a wonderful introduction to Amma's teachings and...
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Blessed Souls, Volume 3
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Blessed Souls, Vol. 3 contains the edited transcripts of discourses given by Amma during the first half of the 1997 US Tour. The Blessed Souls series gives a wonderful introduction...
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Blessed Souls, Volume 4
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Blessed Souls, Vol. 4 contains the edited transcripts of discourses given by Amma during the second half of the 1997 US Tour. The Blessed Souls series gives a wonderful introduction...
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Blessed Souls, Volume 5
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Blessed Souls, Vol. 5 contains the edited transcripts of discourses given by Amma during the 1997 US Tour. The Blessed Souls series gives a wonderful introduction to Amma's teachings and...
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Divine Wisdom
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Divine Wisdom contains the edited transcripts of discourses given by Amma during her visit to London in 1997. During this visit, Amma emphasized the eternal truth that “the kingdom of...
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Home At Last: A Journey Toward Higher Consciousness
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“A NEW MEDITATION PRIMER PERFECTLY SUITED FOR TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY SEEKERS.” Home At Last takes the reader on a profound journey on the road toward enlightenment based on the author's direct...
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Karunasagari – The Ocean of Compassion
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In this book, Swami Vijayeswarananda recalls many sweet and touching events from Amma’s time in the Penusila Forest. These are rarely discussed stories that illuminate Amma’s divine nature. The material...
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Keys to Sadhana
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Keys to Sadhana contains the edited transcripts of discourses given by Amma during a 2002 meditation retreat in India. In the discourses, Amma discusses many practices that keep our minds...
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Lakshmi Ganapati Saraswati Prarthana for Peace and Prosperity
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This booklet contains the 108 names and moola mantras of Sri Ganesha, Sri Lakshmi Devi and Sri Saraswati Devi and some choice efficacious prayers with meanings. This is a great...
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Lalita Sahasranama (Chanting Booklet)
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This chanting booklet contains the text of Sri Lalita Sahasranama Stotram and Sri Lalita Sahasra Namavalih in English transliteration. Sri Lalita Sahasranama is one of the key practices recommended by...
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Lalita Sahasranama (Devanagari and English Chanting Booklet)
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This chanting booklet contains Sri Lalita Sahasranama Stotram and Namavalih in English and in Devanagari. Sri Lalita Sahasranama is one of the key practices recommended by Amma, as it brings...
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Light on Sri Lalita Sahasranama
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Amma often tells us that we have to look beyond the literal, surface meanings of Sanskrit scriptures. In this newly revised edition, Amma describes the inner spiritual meanings of select...
Likita Japam writing booklet – Book – English 2
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A Likita Japam booklet holds significant spiritual and devotional importance in Hindu tradition, particularly within the context of mantra repetition and prayer practice. Here are some reasons for its...
Likita Japam writing booklet – Book – English 3
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Nectar of Jnana
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Nectar of Jnana contains the edited transcripts of discourses given by Amma during 2002 in her special "Jnana," or "Wisdom" classes. During these special classes, Amma spoke on the essence...
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Pearls of Wisdom
$8.00
This pocket-sized book of quotations features 504 luminous pearls of wisdom drawn from many of Amma's books. Easily carried in any pocket or bag, the book is sure to illumine,...
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Practical Vastu: A Simple and In-Depth Look at the Life-Enhancing Science of Vastu – Bob Mataloni
$20.00
The word "Vastu" literally means "dwelling." Derived from ancient Vedic knowledge, Vastu is the science of placing, constructing and organizing buildings so that they are in perfect harmony with the...
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Purusha Suktam
$5.00
In this booklet, Amma beautifully explains the essence of every verse of Purusha Suktam,(pronounced Sooktam), which is a sublime Vedic hymn carrying the essential message of the Vedas - declaring...
Rudraksha - Greatness of Rudraksha – Karunamayi Sri Sri Sri Vijayeshwari Devi
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The birth of Rudraksha, the various types of this sacred seed, the effects of wearing this holy rosary, the health benefits and the curative power of Rudraksha seeds are explained...
Sacred Feet
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In Sacred Feet, Amma discusses the inner beauty and glory of the Divine Mother Sri Lalita Devi and describes the radiant glory and majesty of Divine Mother's lotus feet. In...
Salagrama Temple Souvenir Book
$3.00
A souvenir book is a valuable keepsake that can serve many purposes across different contexts, including events, travels, and special occasions. Souvenir books capture moments in time, preserving photographs, stories,...
Samputita Sri Suktam (Chanting Booklet)
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This booklet contains the text of Sri Suktam. Also included is an especially powerful form of the Sri Suktam, known as Samputita Sri Suktam. In the Samputita Sri Suktam, very...
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Samputita Sri Suktam For the Benevolence of Mother Sri Mahalakshmi
$20.00
A compilation of Amma's TV talks, this divine commentary on Samputita Sri Suktam is a rare gem that is sure to bestow auspiciousness and the blessings of Sri Mahalakshmi on...
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Sanskrit Mantras, Verses and Hymns (Chanting Booklet) – Amma Sri Karunamayi
$8.00
This booklet contains many of the Sanskrit mantras and scriptures recommended by Amma for chanting or meditation, making it perfect for carrying to retreats or satsangs. All Sanskrit is in...
Sri Devi Khadga Mala Stotra Ratna & Sri Devi Khadgamala Namavalli (Chanting Booklet)
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This booklet contains the words to the very sacred Sri Devi Khadga Mala Stotram. This stotram is very important for devotees of Divine Mother Lalita Devi, as it contains the...
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Sri Gayatri: The Inner Secrets Revealed, Volume 1
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This is the first of three volumes on the great Sri Gayatri Mantra, considered to be the essence of all the Vedas. This book contains Amma’s spiritual commentary on the...
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Sri Gayatri: The Inner Secrets Revealed, Volume 2
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This is the second of three volumes on the great Sri Gayatri Mantra, considered to be the essence of all the Vedas. This book contains Amma’s spiritual commentary on the...
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Sri Gayatri: The Inner Secrets Revealed, Volume 3
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Sri Karunamayi Bhajans
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Sri Karunamayi Bhajans contains the lyrics and meanings of more than 150 songs from over twenty of Amma's CDs, including Devi Ma, Devi Sankari, Durge Durge Ma, and many more....
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Sri Karunamayi: A Biography
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Sri Karunamayi’s biography provides rare glimpses into several key times in her life, including her childhood and her time in the sacred Penusila Forest. A number of devotees’ experiences have...
Sri Mahishasura Mardini Chanting Stotram, sri Sakti Pitha Stotram, Sri Dwadasa Jyotirlinga Stotram
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This booklet contains the text of Sri Mahishasura Mardini Stotram as well as a verse-by-verse spiritual commentary based on Amma’s discourses. Also included are the words to the Maha Sakti...
Sri Mahishasura Mardini Stotram: A Spiritual Commentary
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In her commentary on the riveting Sri Mahishasura Mardini Stotram, Amma discusses each verse in detail, revealing the beautiful imagery and sublime philosophical truths expressed in Sri Adi Sankaracharya's famous...
Sri Mahishasura Mardini – Karunamayi Sri Sri Sri Vijayeshwari Devi
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This booklet contains the text of Sri Mahishasura Mardini Stotram as well as a verse-by-verse spiritual commentary based on Amma’s discourses. Also included are the words to the Maha Sakti...
Sri Rudram – Atirudram Booklet
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The Sri Rudram to which the Chamakam is added by scriptural tradition is a Vedic stotra dedicated to Sri Rudra, an earlier aspect or epithet of Lord Shiva. It is...
Sri Rudram – In Devanagiri and English Transliteration
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Sri Saraswati Devi Inspires Students
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Amma's compassionate loving guidance to students along with her blessings for their success makes this precious book a treasure to keep. "Students are the future pillars of society" notes Amma,...
Sri Suktam (Chanting Booklet)
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This booklet contains the text of Sri Suktam, as well as a verse-by-verse spiritual commentary based on Amma’s teachings. Also included is an especially powerful form of the Sri Suktam,...
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Sri Suktam with Samputita Sri Suktam (Chanting Booklet)
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Sri Vidya: Divine Radiance Within
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Sri Vidya contains the discourses given by Amma during a six-day meditation retreat in her Penusila Ashram. During this retreat, Amma focused on various topics significant in the ancient tradition...
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The Spiritual Significance of Malas and Murtis
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This booklet based on Amma's teachings discusses the uses, care and benefits of wearing or practicing with several important spiritual items. These natural items offer us unique benefits as we...
Vedic Mantras for Peace and Healing – Teachings On Sri Saraswati and Sri Mrutyunjaya Mantra
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This booklet describes the many benefits of reciting the very powerful Sri Saraswati and Sri Mrutyunjaya Mantras. Also included are tips on pronunciation as well as guidelines for using the...
Vedic Mantras for Peace, Healing and Spiritual Illumination
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This booklet describes the many benefits of reciting the very powerful Sri Saraswati and Sri Mrutyunjaya Mantras. Also included are tips on pronunciation as well as guidelines for using the...
Yoga is Union - The Yoga of Amma Sri Karunamayi
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What is Yoga? The timeless science of Yoga is a broad subject as well as a very profound study. Her Holiness Amma Sri Karunamayi has given many keys to understanding...
