Happiness is within everyone, but we are not able to experience it because of our ego’s likes and dislikes.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIHappiness is within everyone, but we are not able to experience it because of our ego’s likes and dislikes.
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 AMRITANANDAMAYIIf 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.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIWe should serve others without any expectations whatsoever. When others throw thorns at us, we should be able to throw flowers back at them.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIOne should see any opportunity to serve as a rare and precious gift, and never waste such an opportunity.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIThinking that God wants something from us is like showing a candle to the sun.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIWhile carrying responsibilities, never forget to smile.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIWhen we come to know who we truly are, we will see ourselves in all people.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIKeep a constant awareness and a conscious effort to say good words, perform good actions, and to practice patience and compassion.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIPurify the mind through selfless service.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIOur efforts to remove hatred and indifference from the world begin by trying to remove them from our own mind.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIHave the conviction that God is your only real relative and friend.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIIf you see deficiencies in others, your duty is to forgive instead of pointing at it.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIThe 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.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYILove 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.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIIf we are not able to fix the Lord firmly in our hearts, even a lifetime of temple-going does not do us any good.
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