Just as food and sleep are necessary for the body, spiritual understanding is needed for a healthy mind.
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.
More Mata Amritanandamayi Quotes
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Our educational system needs to give equal importance to the intellect and the heart.
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Education for livelihood alone will never make our life full and complete.
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Children, meditation is not just sitting with our eyes closed. We should take every action as worship. We should be able to experience His presence everywhere.
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If we are not able to fix the Lord firmly in our hearts, even a lifetime of temple-going does not do us any good.
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A seed has to get buried in the soil for its real form as a plant to emerge. Only through modesty and humility can we grow. Pride and conceit will only destroy us. Live with the firm attitude, ‘I am everyone’s servant.’ Then the whole universe will bow down to us.
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Do no talk while eating.
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Any pleasure gained by means other than mental control weakens the body.
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The indicator of true knowledge is the ability to differentiate what uplifts us from what pulls us down.
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If we let go of our likes and dislikes, we will become fit vessels to receive the God’s ever flowing grace.
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While carrying responsibilities, never forget to smile.
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When people live in accordance with Nature, the song of life becomes sweet.
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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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Free from attachments to the past and worries about the future, a child expresses him/herself fully.
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If japa is maintained, no useless talk during work will be possible. The mind will always remain peaceful. Modern day diseases are mostly psychosomatic. Japa will bestow good health to both mind and body.
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Our highest, most important duty in this world is to help our fellow beings.
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