We give physical exercise to the body, but neglect the heart. The exercise for the heart is uplifting the destitute and the suffering.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIWhen one has truly imbibed spiritual qualities, they will spontaneously be reflected in one’s thoughts and actions.
More Mata Amritanandamayi Quotes
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Purify the mind through selfless service.
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Love is our true essence. Love has no limitations of caste, religion, race, or nationality. We are all beads strung together on the same thread of love. To awaken this unity-and to spread to others the love that is our inherent nature-is the true goal of human life.
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Talking high philosophy often confuses people, but a look from an egoless person can lift the clouds of pain and despair.
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Children, we should simplify our life’s needs and use the resulting savings for charity.
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Every night, contemplate: What good did I do today? How can I do better tomorrow?
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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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We should serve others without any expectations whatsoever. When others throw thorns at us, we should be able to throw flowers back at them.
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One who goes after the taste of the tongue does not get to know the taste of the heart.
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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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The beauty and charm of selfless love and service should not die away from the face of this earth. The world should know that a life of dedication is possible, that a life inspired by love and service to humanity is possible.
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Controlling the mind is the way to attain internal harmony.
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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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Be content and happy with whatever comes to you.
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When we come to know who we truly are, we will see ourselves in all people.
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As you perform good actions selflessly, true love will blossom, which will purify our emotional mind.
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