Couples should abstain from sexual relations at least 2 or 3 days a week. Gradually try to reach a stage of celibacy most days.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIIf we let go of our likes and dislikes, we will become fit vessels to receive the God’s ever flowing grace.
More Mata Amritanandamayi Quotes
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We are all beads strung together on the same thread of love.
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Crying to God for five minutes is equal to one hour of meditation.
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Controlling the mind is the way to attain internal harmony.
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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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Animals too experience sorrow, love, anger and other emotions.
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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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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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If we approach Nature with , it will serve us as our best friend, a friend that won’t let us down.
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“Is God a Man or a Woman ?” The answer to this question is neither God is That. But if you must give God a gender, God is more female than male, for he is contained in She.
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Each and every object in Nature teaches us something. Renunciation and selflessness are the greatest lessons to learn from Nature.
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We give physical exercise to the body, but neglect the heart. The exercise for the heart is uplifting the destitute and the suffering.
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The intellect always cuts and divides like a pair of scissors. The heart sews things together and unites like a needle. The tailor uses both.
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Be like the honeybee who gathers only nectar wherever it goes. Seek the goodness that is found in everyone.
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Loving words and deeds are the best alms.
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The first step in spiritual life is to have compassion. A person who is kind and loving never needs to go searching for God. God rushes toward any heart that beats with compassion-it is God’s favorite place.
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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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Spiritual love is without limits or boundaries. Worldly love is superficial and fluctuating.
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When people live in accordance with Nature, the song of life becomes sweet.
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If we have been able to give happiness to a soul-even for a minute-it makes our life blessed.
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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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The greatest tragedy in life is not death; the greatest tragedy takes place when our talents and capabilities are underutilized and allowed to rust while we are living.
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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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True happiness is when the love that is within us finds expression in external activities.
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May your thoughts, words and actions arise from love.
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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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By living in harmony with Nature one gains a healthy mind and body.
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