Due to our preconceptions regarding education, we fail to inquire into the most obvious and wondrous field of study – ourselves.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIA 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.
More Mata Amritanandamayi Quotes
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Only when human beings are able to perceive and acknowledge the Self in each other can there be real peace.
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You cannot predict when grace takes place; you can only wait. Relax.
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Real love is the complete absence of any negative feelings towards anyone.
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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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Compassion can shoulder the suffering of the entire world without feeling the slightest bit of pain.
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Love one another without any expectations. Then, there is no need to go anywhere in search of heaven.
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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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As you perform good actions selflessly, true love will blossom, which will purify our emotional mind.
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One should see any opportunity to serve as a rare and precious gift, and never waste such an opportunity.
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Amidst sorrows, the only thing that enlivens us is optimistic faith. Never lose that faith.
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Children, we should simplify our life’s needs and use the resulting savings for charity.
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Surrender and living in the present are one and the same.
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Any pleasure gained by means other than mental control weakens the body.
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The factor stringing together individuals, society and nature is missing from today’s educational system. That factor is spiritual values.
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Traveling by bus, we see many things on the way and just let them pass by. Watch the thoughts of your minds in the same way.
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