Go out and serve the suffering. Learn to place others in front of yourself.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIBe like the honeybee who gathers only nectar wherever it goes. Seek the goodness that is found in everyone.
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It is man who, through his thoughts and actions, creates turmoil and disintegration in the natural, harmonious unity of the world.
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Our compassion and acts of selflessness take us to the deeper truths.
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Don’t go empty handed when going to a temple or to see a spiritual master. Offer something as a symbol of surrender, even if it be a mere flower.
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Our highest, most important duty in this world is to help our fellow beings.
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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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Each and every living being in nature is part of God’s body.
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Whatever you see, hear or experience in the world is ephemeral. Get in touch with the eternal substratum of everything.
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Crying to God for five minutes is equal to one hour of meditation.
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The more intellectual you are, the more egoistic you are, and surrendering becomes more difficult.
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Love sustains everything.
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Do no talk while eating.
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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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When humanity serves Nature, Nature serves humanity. When we serve animals and plants, they too serve us in return.
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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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If you see deficiencies in others, your duty is to forgive instead of pointing at it.
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