People think that God wants our offerings. God does not need anything from us. He is the giver. He is like the sun – the giver of light.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIUnderstand this great truth: The happiness that comes from the pleasures of the world is but a minute reflection of the infinite bliss that comes from within your own Self.
More Mata Amritanandamayi Quotes
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Everything is God, there is nothing else but God.
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Keep the child within alive. A child never tires of hearing the birds sing, never gets bored looking at flowers.
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Make a firm decision: ‘Whatever happens, I will be happy. I will be strong. God is always with me.’
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You can only feel love by expressing it.
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Love one another without any expectations. Then, there is no need to go anywhere in search of heaven.
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The sun shines down, and its image reflects in a thousand different pots filled with water. The reflections are many, but they are each reflecting the same sun. Similarly, when we come to know who we truly are, we will see ourselves in all people.
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By living in harmony with Nature one gains a healthy mind and body.
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Learn to be thankful to everyone, to the entire creation, even to your enemy and also to those who insult, because they all help you to grow.
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We should try our best to relieve the suffering of others in whatever way we can.
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Happiness is within everyone, but we are not able to experience it because of our ego’s likes and dislikes.
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Transcending the cycle of death and rebirth is the real purpose of this life in human form.
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No one becomes pure and selfless overnight; it involves time and concentrated effort, coupled with tremendous patience and love.
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One who goes after the taste of the tongue does not get to know the taste of the heart.
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Pure love makes you feel as light as a flower. You won’t feel any heaviness or burden. Ego creates the burden.
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If we have some pet animals, we should feed them also before taking our food. Perceive God in every living being and feed them with that attitude.
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