People think that God wants our offerings. God does not need anything from us. He is the giver. He is like the sun – the giver of light.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIPeople think that God wants our offerings. God does not need anything from us. He is the giver. He is like the sun – the giver of light.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIHappiness comes from the dissolution of the mind, not from external objects. Through meditation we can achieve everything including bliss, health, strength, intelligence and vitality. But it should be practiced properly in solitude and with care.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYILove and spiritual values received from parents are the strongest assets for a child to face the various trials of adulthood.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIDue to our preconceptions regarding education, we fail to inquire into the most obvious and wondrous field of study – ourselves.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIControlling the mind is the way to attain internal harmony.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYITo awaken spiritual unity, and to spread to others the love that is our inherent nature, is the true goal of human life.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIWe must remember that man is not an island, totally isolated and disconnected from others. We are all part of a universal chain, or the universal consciousness. What happens to one happens to all.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIAnimals too experience sorrow, love, anger and other emotions.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIGod is standing at the door of every heart. Call Him. He is waiting to come in.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIIf 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.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIGrace is openness. By remaining open, you let go of your ego and narrow-minded views, and allow divine grace to express itself through you.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIWhen humanity serves Nature, Nature serves humanity. When we serve animals and plants, they too serve us in return.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIGo out and serve the suffering. Learn to place others in front of yourself.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIIntellectual prowess has its limitations. Thus, do not limit the scope of your learning to the realm of the intellect.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIWhen someone is full of Love and Compassion, he cannot draw a line between two countries, two faiths or two religions.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYILove is our true nature. When we do not express love in our words and actions it is like honey hidden in a rock.
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