Thinking that God wants something from us is like showing a candle to the sun.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYISurrender and living in the present are one and the same.
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May your thoughts, words and actions arise from love.
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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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Surrender and living in the present are one and the same.
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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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Just as armor protects the soldier, spiritual knowledge protects us from the difficulties of life.
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When one has truly imbibed spiritual qualities, they will spontaneously be reflected in one’s thoughts and actions.
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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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Do no talk while eating.
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There are millions and millions of people who are thrown in the midst of poverty and starvation. Animals don’t die of starvation, only human beings.
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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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Any pleasure gained by means other than mental control weakens the body.
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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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Just as food and sleep are necessary for the body, spiritual understanding is needed for a healthy mind.
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By living in harmony with Nature one gains a healthy mind and body.
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One who goes after the taste of the tongue does not get to know the taste of the heart.
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