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 AMRITANANDAMAYIWe should serve others without any expectations whatsoever. When others throw thorns at us, we should be able to throw flowers back at them.
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Spiritual love is without limits or boundaries. Worldly love is superficial and fluctuating.
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If we keep holding on to God, there is nothing to fear.
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Crying to God for five minutes is equal to one hour of meditation.
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Children, everyone should try to wake up before five in the morning. The ideal time for spiritual practices like meditation and chanting is Brahma Muhurta. During this period, sattvic qualities are predominant in nature. Moreover, the mind will be clear and body energetic.
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Keep the child within alive. A child never tires of hearing the birds sing, never gets bored looking at flowers.
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Go out and serve the suffering. Learn to place others in front of yourself.
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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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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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First, the human mind should be harmonized, then the harmony of Nature will spontaneously take place.
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Each and every living being in nature is part of God’s body.
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Before death overpowers us, we have great things to accomplish by performing right actions.
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Talking high philosophy often confuses people, but a look from an egoless person can lift the clouds of pain and despair.
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Our hearts are the shrine; that is where God should be installed. Our good thoughts are the flowers to worship Him. Good deeds form the worship, good words form the hymns and love forms the offering.
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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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Make a firm decision: ‘Whatever happens, I will be happy. I will be strong. God is always with me.’
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