One who goes after the taste of the tongue does not get to know the taste of the heart.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIHappiness comes from the dissolution of the mind, not from external objects. Through meditation we can achieve everything including bliss, health, strength, intelligence and vitality. But it should be practiced properly in solitude and with care.
More Mata Amritanandamayi Quotes
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In God’s vision, no inside or outside exists. Still, in the beginning, Mother is asking all to meditate on Him in the heart, in order to achieve concentration.
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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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Try to make others happy, and don’t despair over all the evil in the world. Instead of cursing the dark, let us each light one small lamp.
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Before death overpowers us, we have great things to accomplish by performing right actions.
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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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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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Transcending the cycle of death and rebirth is the real purpose of this life in human form.
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Whether we laugh or cry, the days are going to pass by. So why not choose to laugh?
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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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Our attitude should be: Whatever happens I will remain strong, courageous and 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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Have the conviction that God is your only real relative and friend.
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We human beings are born in ego, live in ego, are brought up in ego and will die in ego. We need a certain degree of vision when we live in this world for achieving and attaining our goals in life.
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When humanity serves Nature, Nature serves humanity. When we serve animals and plants, they too serve us in return.
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Parents need to nourish spiritual values in their children from a very young age.
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