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July 4, 2011 5:28 PM

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NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – The woman known as “the hugging saint” is embracing New York City .

Mata Amritanandamayi, or Amma as she is lovingly called by her devotees, brought her message of compassion, service and unconditional love to New Yorkers this holiday weekend. LOCAL OFFERS NEW YORK

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Tony

“She began hugging when she was a young girl in India and now has given out more than 30 million in the past 35 years.”

So she hugged 1.5 people a minute (3 people every 2 minutes, if that makes you feel better), 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, for the past 35 years.

I don’t think so

July 5, 2011 at 9:33 am | Reply | Report comment

Gottakeepisrealhomie

Send all the black thugs to her, they all need a hug.

July 4, 2011 at 9:35 pm | Reply | Report comment

nathan

C’mon Mr Goebbels – c’mere. How bout a hug?

July 4, 2011 at 8:08 pm | Reply | Report comment