The factor stringing together individuals, society and nature is missing from today’s educational system. That factor is spiritual values.
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.
More Mata Amritanandamayi Quotes
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Free from attachments to the past and worries about the future, a child expresses him/herself fully.
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Whether we laugh or cry, the days are going to pass by. So why not choose to laugh?
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Look carefully at what is of value in others and respect that.
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Look upon others as being part of yourself.
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People 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.
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We live in a calculative world and have a calculative mind, and in such a world, ego dominates.
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We should try our best to relieve the suffering of others in whatever way we can.
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The intellect always cuts and divides like a pair of scissors. The heart sews things together and unites like a needle. The tailor uses both.
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Crying to God for five minutes is equal to one hour of meditation.
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Have the conviction that God is your only real relative and friend.
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If you are unable to meditate, chant your mantra or sing bhajans.
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Happiness 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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Due to our preconceptions regarding education, we fail to inquire into the most obvious and wondrous field of study – ourselves.
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Just as food and sleep are necessary for the body, spiritual understanding is needed for a healthy mind.
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A person’s destiny can be changed through the power of a saint.
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