Happiness depends on how you accept, understand and surrender to situations.
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.
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The greatest tragedy in life is not death; the greatest tragedy takes place when our talents and capabilities are underutilized and allowed to rust while we are living.
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Most human beings know only the language of exploitation. Due to their selfishness, they are unable to consider others.
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We should try our best to relieve the suffering of others in whatever way we can.
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No one becomes pure and selfless overnight; it involves time and concentrated effort, coupled with tremendous patience and love.
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Love is the only medicine that can heal the wounds of the world.
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Real life is developed from within. Real living means that the soul expresses itself through all one’s thoughts, words and actions. A person becomes fearless once he understands the nature of the imperishable soul.
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Any action done with the right attitude, understanding and discrimination will take you closer to liberation. If however, the same action is done without the right attitude, it will bind you.
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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 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.
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When we come to know who we truly are, we will see ourselves in all people.
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Thinking that God wants something from us is like showing a candle to the sun.
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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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Whatever you see, hear or experience in the world is ephemeral. Get in touch with the eternal substratum of everything.
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Feel your prayers, feel your mantra and you will feel God.
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When one has truly imbibed spiritual qualities, they will spontaneously be reflected in one’s thoughts and actions.
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