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 AMRITANANDAMAYIWe should try our best to relieve the suffering of others in whatever way we can.
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We must remember that man is not an island, totally isolated and disconnected from others. We are all part of a universal chain, or the universal consciousness. What happens to one happens to all.
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Our highest, most important duty in this world is to help our fellow beings.
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Human beings are born to experience pure love, and they never get it. They are searching to experience it from birth until death.
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Look carefully at what is of value in others and respect that.
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Try to make others happy, and don’t despair over all the evil in the world. Instead of cursing the dark, let us each light one small lamp.
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If we keep holding on to God, there is nothing to fear.
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If japa is maintained, no useless talk during work will be possible. The mind will always remain peaceful. Modern day diseases are mostly psychosomatic. Japa will bestow good health to both mind and body.
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Nowadays everybody wants to become a leader. No one wants to become a servant. In reality, the world is badly in need of servants, not leaders. A real servant is a real leader.
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Remember to set apart at least one hour every day to do some service for others. While the food we eat nurtures our bodies, it is what we give in charity that nurtures our souls. If time is not available daily, reserve at least a few hours every week for some worthwhile act of charity.
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Amidst sorrows, the only thing that enlivens us is optimistic faith. Never lose that faith.
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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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You can only feel love by expressing it.
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The factor stringing together individuals, society and nature is missing from today’s educational system. That factor is spiritual values.
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Pray: O Lord, make my eyes see only the good in everyone.
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What we need is peace of mind. We can gain that only through the control of our mind.
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