The sun shines down, and its image reflects in a thousand different pots filled with water. The reflections are many, but they are each reflecting the same sun. Similarly, when we come to know who we truly are, we will see ourselves in all people.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIBy living in harmony with Nature one gains a healthy mind and body.
More Mata Amritanandamayi Quotes
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Most people are concerned only with what they can get from the world, but it is what we are able to give to others that determines the quality of our life.
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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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In this universe it is Love that binds everything together. Love is the very foundation, beauty and fulfillment of life.
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If you see deficiencies in others, your duty is to forgive instead of pointing at it.
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Loving words and deeds are the best alms.
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The guru is not someone who is confined to the body. When there is selfless love for the guru, we will be able to see him not only in his body but in every living and nonliving thing in this world. Learn to see everything as the guru’s body and to serve them accordingly.
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One should see any opportunity to serve as a rare and precious gift, and never waste such an opportunity.
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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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Lessen the quantity of unnecessary thoughts and allow more space for the energy of love to flow within you.
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True happiness is when the love that is within us finds expression in external activities.
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Animals too experience sorrow, love, anger and other emotions.
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Those that have an attitude of service towards others are the beauty of society.
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Our highest, most important duty in this world is to help our fellow beings.
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A musk deer searches for the source of the fragrance of musk, but it won’t find it because the fragrance comes from within itself. Bliss is not to be found outside of us; it exists within us.
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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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