Do no talk while eating.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIUnderstand this great truth: The happiness that comes from the pleasures of the world is but a minute reflection of the infinite bliss that comes from within your own Self.
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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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Pray for a peaceful and contented mind in all circumstances.
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Learn to be thankful to everyone, to the entire creation, even to your enemy and also to those who insult, because they all help you to grow.
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While eating, our attention should not be focused just on the taste. Imagine our chosen deity or guru is present within us and that we are feeding Him. This will turn eating into a spiritual practice.
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If you are unable to meditate, chant your mantra or sing bhajans.
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Pure love transcends the body. It is between hearts. It has nothing to do with bodies.
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Look at the optimism of Nature. Nothing can stop it. Only the ego makes humans pessimistic, and this causes suffering.
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What makes Amma happy, is to see her children helping others to feel happy.
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Our hearts are the shrine; that is where God should be installed. Our good thoughts are the flowers to worship Him. Good deeds form the worship, good words form the hymns and love forms the offering.
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Thankfulness is a humble, open and prayerful attitude that helps you receive more of God’s grace.
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Make a firm decision: ‘Whatever happens, I will be happy. I will be strong. God is always with me.’
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People 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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Thinking that God wants something from us is like showing a candle to the sun.
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Be content and happy with whatever comes to you.
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We should try our best to relieve the suffering of others in whatever way we can.
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