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.
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.
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First, the human mind should be harmonized, then the harmony of Nature will spontaneously take place.
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Unfortunately, the only meaning that society attributes to life today is an opportunity to make money.
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Purify the mind through selfless service.
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Each and every living being in nature is part of God’s body.
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Our highest, most important duty in this world is to help our fellow beings.
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Intellectual prowess has its limitations. Thus, do not limit the scope of your learning to the realm of the intellect.
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Today, 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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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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Love 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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Don’t be discouraged by your incapacity to dispel darkness from the world. Light your little candle and step forward.
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Nowadays everybody wants to become a leader. No one wants to become a servant. In reality, the world is badly in need of servants, not leaders. A real servant is a real leader.
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As you perform good actions selflessly, true love will blossom, which will purify our emotional mind.
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True happiness is when the love that is within us finds expression in external activities.
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Our educational system needs to give equal importance to the intellect and the heart.
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Animals too experience sorrow, love, anger and other emotions.
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