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.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIGod is standing at the door of every heart. Call Him. He is waiting to come in.
More Mata Amritanandamayi Quotes
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Crying to God for five minutes is equal to one hour of meditation.
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Once you learn the art of relaxation, everything happens spontaneously and effortlessly.
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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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We live in a calculative world and have a calculative mind, and in such a world, ego dominates.
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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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Transcending the cycle of death and rebirth is the real purpose of this life in human form.
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Look carefully at what is of value in others and respect that.
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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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If you see deficiencies in others, your duty is to forgive instead of pointing at it.
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Spiritual love is without limits or boundaries. Worldly love is superficial and fluctuating.
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Our circumstances will continually change. It is out of our control. It is more important to change our attitude, which we have control of.
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Love is our true essence. Love has no limitations of caste, religion, race, or nationality. We are all beads strung together on the same thread of love. To awaken this unity-and to spread to others the love that is our inherent nature-is the true goal of human life.
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If we let go of our likes and dislikes, we will become fit vessels to receive the God’s ever flowing grace.
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To awaken spiritual unity, and to spread to others the love that is our inherent nature, is the true goal of human life.
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