9-11 August, Chicago – America Yatra 2024
After her New York program, Amma arrived in Chicago for the final program of this year’s America Yatra. The three-day event was held at MA Center Chicago.
The elation and joy of seeing Amma in their city after a five-year hiatus were clearly visible on the devotees’ faces.
Jeffrey Walter, the Mayor of the Village of Elburn, Illinois, welcomed Amma by garlanding her. He read out the proclamation declaring August 10th, 2024, as Amma Day in the Village of Elburn.
The proclamation stated: “The Village of Elburn acknowledges and celebrates Amma’s extraordinary contributions to humanity and her unwavering commitment to fostering peace and unity among all people. Therefore, I, Jeffrey Walter, the Mayor of the Village of Elburn, proclaim August 10, 2024, as Amma Day in the Village of Elburn.”
Raja Krishnamoorthi, U.S. Representative for Illinois’s 8th Congressional District, came to receive blessings from Amma.
Amrita University and the University of Minnesota signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which was exchanged in Amma’s presence.
Amma gave satsang, sang bhajans, and conducted guided meditation and prayers for world peace. Throughout the three days, Amma gave darshan, blessing thousands of people with her lovely, solace-giving embrace.
The three days marked the end of Amma’s America Yatra 2024. Amma then proceeded to Japan for the program in Tokyo, after which she will return to Amritapuri.
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