What the world needs are servants, not leaders. Everyone’s wish is to become a leader, Let us become a real servant instead.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIJust as the right hand comes to dress the wound on the left hand, we should see another person’s sorrows as our own and come to his or her aid.
More Mata Amritanandamayi Quotes
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We human beings are born in ego, live in ego, are brought up in ego and will die in ego. We need a certain degree of vision when we live in this world for achieving and attaining our goals in life.
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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.
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Animals too experience sorrow, love, anger and other emotions.
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Any pleasure gained by means other than mental control weakens the body.
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If we are not able to fix the Lord firmly in our hearts, even a lifetime of temple-going does not do us any good.
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Crying to God for five minutes is equal to one hour of meditation.
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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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Thinking that God wants something from us is like showing a candle to the sun.
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Children, meditation is not just sitting with our eyes closed. We should take every action as worship. We should be able to experience His presence everywhere.
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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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Keep a constant awareness and a conscious effort to say good words, perform good actions, and to practice patience and compassion.
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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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Whether we laugh or cry, the days are going to pass by. So why not choose to laugh?
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There are thousands ready to die for their religion, but only are few willing to live by its principles. Because of their narrow vision and envy, they have missed the true essence and message of religion which is love and compassion.
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Love and spiritual values received from parents are the strongest assets for a child to face the various trials of adulthood.
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