The more intellectual you are, the more egoistic you are, and surrendering becomes more difficult.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIDon’t be discouraged by your incapacity to dispel darkness from the world. Light your little candle and step forward.
More Mata Amritanandamayi Quotes
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Parents need to nourish spiritual values in their children from a very young age.
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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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Understand this great truth: The happiness that comes from the pleasures of the world is but a minute reflection of the infinite bliss that comes from within your own Self.
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By living in harmony with Nature one gains a healthy mind and body.
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Whatever you see, hear or experience in the world is ephemeral. Get in touch with the eternal substratum of everything.
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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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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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Children, we should simplify our life’s needs and use the resulting savings for charity.
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Don’t get angry. Try not to speak roughly or use harsh words.
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Spirituality, as expounded by the great saints and sages of the past, is a very broad path. It accommodates all types of belief systems. You need to satisfy everyone.
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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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Look carefully at what is of value in others and respect that.
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The indicator of true knowledge is the ability to differentiate what uplifts us from what pulls us down.
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Our attitude should be: Whatever happens I will remain strong, courageous and happy.
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Real life is developed from within. Real living means that the soul expresses itself through all one’s thoughts, words and actions. A person becomes fearless once he understands the nature of the imperishable soul.
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