You cannot predict when grace takes place; you can only wait. Relax.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIEach and every living being in nature is part of God’s body.
More Mata Amritanandamayi Quotes
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If you see deficiencies in others, your duty is to forgive instead of pointing at it.
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A seed has to get buried in the soil for its real form as a plant to emerge. Only through modesty and humility can we grow. Pride and conceit will only destroy us. Live with the firm attitude, ‘I am everyone’s servant.’ Then the whole universe will bow down to us.
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Be content and happy with whatever comes to you.
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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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No one becomes pure and selfless overnight; it involves time and concentrated effort, coupled with tremendous patience and love.
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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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Pray: O Lord, make my eyes see only the good in everyone.
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Problems arise when you identify with your thoughts and emotions. Try to be a witness to the thoughts instead of being totally identified with them.
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Couples should abstain from sexual relations at least 2 or 3 days a week. Gradually try to reach a stage of celibacy most days.
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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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The more intellectual you are, the more egoistic you are, and surrendering becomes more difficult.
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Look at the optimism of Nature. Nothing can stop it. Only the ego makes humans pessimistic, and this causes suffering.
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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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Transcending the cycle of death and rebirth is the real purpose of this life in human form.
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Try to make others happy, and don’t despair over all the evil in the world. Instead of cursing the dark, let us each light one small lamp.
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Don’t go empty handed when going to a temple or to see a spiritual master. Offer something as a symbol of surrender, even if it be a mere flower.
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Every night, contemplate: What good did I do today? How can I do better tomorrow?
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Peace is not a product of an intellectual exercise. It is an inner blossoming that occurs with meditation.
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What the world needs are servants, not leaders. Everyone’s wish is to become a leader, Let us become a real servant instead.
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While carrying responsibilities, never forget to smile.
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The 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.
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Controlling the mind is the way to attain internal harmony.
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Spirituality, as expounded by the great saints and sages of the past, is a very broad path. It accommodates all types of belief systems. You need to satisfy everyone.
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A person’s destiny can be changed through the power of a saint.
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Happiness is within everyone, but we are not able to experience it because of our ego’s likes and dislikes.
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Remember to set apart at least one hour every day to do some service for others. While the food we eat nurtures our bodies, it is what we give in charity that nurtures our souls. If time is not available daily, reserve at least a few hours every week for some worthwhile act of charity.
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