Keep a constant awareness and a conscious effort to say good words, perform good actions, and to practice patience and compassion.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIThe 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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Whatever you see, hear or experience in the world is ephemeral. Get in touch with the eternal substratum of everything.
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Each and every living being in nature is part of God’s body.
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Happiness depends on how you accept, understand and surrender to situations.
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If we keep holding on to God, there is nothing to fear.
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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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Compassion can shoulder the suffering of the entire world without feeling the slightest bit of pain.
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Transcending the cycle of death and rebirth is the real purpose of this life in human form.
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Have the conviction that God is your only real relative and friend.
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We 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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Do no talk while eating.
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Don’t go empty handed when going to a temple or to see a spiritual master. Offer something as a symbol of surrender, even if it be a mere flower.
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God is standing at the door of every heart. Call Him. He is waiting to come in.
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Our highest, most important duty in this world is to help our fellow beings.
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One who goes after the taste of the tongue does not get to know the taste of the heart.
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Just as armor protects the soldier, spiritual knowledge protects us from the difficulties of life.
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