God realization and self-realization are one and the same. God-realization is nothing but the ability and expansiveness of heart to love everything equally.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIParents need to nourish spiritual values in their children from a very young age.
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Peace is not a product of an intellectual exercise. It is an inner blossoming that occurs with meditation.
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Today, our air, food, water-all are polluted. If we do not stop exploiting nature for our temporary selfish gains, we will destroy the world.
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Children, everyone should try to wake up before five in the morning. The ideal time for spiritual practices like meditation and chanting is Brahma Muhurta. During this period, sattvic qualities are predominant in nature. Moreover, the mind will be clear and body energetic.
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Every night, contemplate: What good did I do today? How can I do better tomorrow?
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Only when human beings are able to perceive and acknowledge the Self in each other can there be real peace.
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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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Just as food and sleep are necessary for the body, spiritual understanding is needed for a healthy mind.
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Go out and serve the suffering. Learn to place others in front of yourself.
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Do no talk while eating.
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Grace is openness. By remaining open, you let go of your ego and narrow-minded views, and allow divine grace to express itself through you.
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Before death overpowers us, we have great things to accomplish by performing right actions.
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Married life, if lived with the proper love and understanding, helps awaken the feminine within a man, and the masculine within a woman.
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Lessen the quantity of unnecessary thoughts and allow more space for the energy of love to flow within you.
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You can only feel love by expressing it.
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In this universe it is Love that binds everything together. Love is the very foundation, beauty and fulfillment of life.
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