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 AMRITANANDAMAYIToday, our air, food, water-all are polluted. If we do not stop exploiting nature for our temporary selfish gains, we will destroy the world.
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A musk deer searches for the source of the fragrance of musk, but it won’t find it because the fragrance comes from within itself. Bliss is not to be found outside of us; it exists within us.
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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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Love one another without any expectations. Then, there is no need to go anywhere in search of heaven.
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When we come to know who we truly are, we will see ourselves in all people.
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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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First, the human mind should be harmonized, then the harmony of Nature will spontaneously take place.
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To awaken spiritual unity, and to spread to others the love that is our inherent nature, is the true goal of human life.
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When humanity serves Nature, Nature serves humanity. When we serve animals and plants, they too serve us in return.
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No one becomes pure and selfless overnight; it involves time and concentrated effort, coupled with tremendous patience and love.
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Problems arise when you identify with your thoughts and emotions. Try to be a witness to the thoughts instead of being totally identified with them.
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While carrying responsibilities, never forget to smile.
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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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Keep the child within alive. A child never tires of hearing the birds sing, never gets bored looking at flowers.
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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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If you have patience, then you’ll also have love. Patience leads to love.
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