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.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIAny pleasure gained by means other than mental control weakens the body.
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The impermanent, which is the body, is given too much importance. The permanent, which is the Atman, is completely forgotten. This should change.
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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 people live in accordance with Nature, the song of life becomes sweet.
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We should serve others without any expectations whatsoever. When others throw thorns at us, we should be able to throw flowers back at them.
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Any pleasure gained by means other than mental control weakens the body.
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Children, we should simplify our life’s needs and use the resulting savings for charity.
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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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The beauty and charm of selfless love and service should not die away from the face of this earth. The world should know that a life of dedication is possible, that a life inspired by love and service to humanity is possible.
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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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No one becomes pure and selfless overnight; it involves time and concentrated effort, coupled with tremendous patience and love.
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Look at the optimism of Nature. Nothing can stop it. Only the ego makes humans pessimistic, and this causes suffering.
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Intellectual prowess has its limitations. Thus, do not limit the scope of your learning to the realm of the intellect.
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Pray: O Lord, make my eyes see only the good in everyone.
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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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Surrender and living in the present are one and the same.
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