If we let go of our likes and dislikes, we will become fit vessels to receive the God’s ever flowing grace.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIIf we let go of our likes and dislikes, we will become fit vessels to receive the God’s ever flowing grace.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIPeople 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.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIMost people are concerned only with what they can get from the world, but it is what we are able to give to others that determines the quality of our life.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYICompassion can shoulder the suffering of the entire world without feeling the slightest bit of pain.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYILove is the only medicine that can heal the wounds of the world.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIAmidst sorrows, the only thing that enlivens us is optimistic faith. Never lose that faith.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIDo no talk while eating.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIControlling the mind is the way to attain internal harmony.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIThe guru is not someone who is confined to the body. When there is selfless love for the guru, we will be able to see him not only in his body but in every living and nonliving thing in this world. Learn to see everything as the guru’s body and to serve them accordingly.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIWhen humanity serves Nature, Nature serves humanity. When we serve animals and plants, they too serve us in return.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIYou cannot predict when grace takes place; you can only wait. Relax.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIUnfortunately, the only meaning that society attributes to life today is an opportunity to make money.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIThere are millions and millions of people who are thrown in the midst of poverty and starvation. Animals don’t die of starvation, only human beings.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIThere are thousands ready to die for their religion, but only are few willing to live by its principles. Because of their narrow vision and envy, they have missed the true essence and message of religion which is love and compassion.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIThe impermanent, which is the body, is given too much importance. The permanent, which is the Atman, is completely forgotten. This should change.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIPray: O Lord, make my eyes see only the good in everyone.
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