If we have some pet animals, we should feed them also before taking our food. Perceive God in every living being and feed them with that attitude.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYICrying to God for five minutes is equal to one hour of meditation.
More Mata Amritanandamayi Quotes
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Grace is openness. By remaining open, you let go of your ego and narrow-minded views, and allow divine grace to express itself through you.
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When someone is full of Love and Compassion, he cannot draw a line between two countries, two faiths or two religions.
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Loving words and deeds are the best alms.
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The language of love is the language of humility or humbleness.
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Only when human beings are able to perceive and acknowledge the Self in each other can there be real peace.
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Pray May all reach the shore of peace, spreading the sweet holy fragrance of Love and vibrations of unity and harmony.
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Our compassion and acts of selflessness take us to the deeper truths.
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Remember to set apart at least one hour every day to do some service for others. While the food we eat nurtures our bodies, it is what we give in charity that nurtures our souls. If time is not available daily, reserve at least a few hours every week for some worthwhile act of charity.
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Real love is the complete absence of any negative feelings towards anyone.
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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 impermanent, which is the body, is given too much importance. The permanent, which is the Atman, is completely forgotten. This should change.
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Purify the mind through selfless service.
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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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Thinking that God wants something from us is like showing a candle to the sun.
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Animals too experience sorrow, love, anger and other emotions.
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