We should serve others without any expectations whatsoever. When others throw thorns at us, we should be able to throw flowers back at them.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIWe human beings are born in ego, live in ego, are brought up in ego and will die in ego. We need a certain degree of vision when we live in this world for achieving and attaining our goals in life.
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Keep a constant awareness and a conscious effort to say good words, perform good actions, and to practice patience and compassion.
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Do no talk while eating.
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Couples should abstain from sexual relations at least 2 or 3 days a week. Gradually try to reach a stage of celibacy most days.
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A seed has to get buried in the soil for its real form as a plant to emerge. Only through modesty and humility can we grow. Pride and conceit will only destroy us. Live with the firm attitude, ‘I am everyone’s servant.’ Then the whole universe will bow down to us.
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Love is the only medicine that can heal the wounds of the world.
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What the world needs are servants, not leaders. Everyone’s wish is to become a leader, Let us become a real servant instead.
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Just as the right hand comes to dress the wound on the left hand, we should see another person’s sorrows as our own and come to his or her aid.
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One should see any opportunity to serve as a rare and precious gift, and never waste such an opportunity.
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If we let go of our likes and dislikes, we will become fit vessels to receive the God’s ever flowing grace.
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Understand 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.
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We live in a calculative world and have a calculative mind, and in such a world, ego dominates.
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There are thousands ready to die for their religion, but only are few willing to live by its principles. Because of their narrow vision and envy, they have missed the true essence and message of religion which is love and compassion.
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When humanity serves Nature, Nature serves humanity. When we serve animals and plants, they too serve us in return.
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“Is God a Man or a Woman ?” The answer to this question is neither God is That. But if you must give God a gender, God is more female than male, for he is contained in She.
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Just as food and sleep are necessary for the body, spiritual understanding is needed for a healthy mind.
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