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.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIDon’t be discouraged by your incapacity to dispel darkness from the world. Light your little candle and step forward.
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If you are unable to meditate, chant your mantra or sing bhajans.
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The more intellectual you are, the more egoistic you are, and surrendering becomes more difficult.
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Crying to God for five minutes is equal to one hour of meditation.
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The language of love is the language of humility or humbleness.
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When someone is full of Love and Compassion, he cannot draw a line between two countries, two faiths or two religions.
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The impermanent, which is the body, is given too much importance. The permanent, which is the Atman, is completely forgotten. This should change.
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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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Today, society is sacrificing love, values and dharma in its pursuit of materialistic gains.
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The sun shines down, and its image reflects in a thousand different pots filled with water. The reflections are many, but they are each reflecting the same sun. Similarly, when we come to know who we truly are, we will see ourselves in all people.
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Every night, contemplate: What good did I do today? How can I do better tomorrow?
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Pray for a peaceful and contented mind in all circumstances.
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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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Be content and happy with whatever comes to you.
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While carrying responsibilities, never forget to smile.
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Parents need to nourish spiritual values in their children from a very young age.
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Go out and serve the suffering. Learn to place others in front of yourself.
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When one has truly imbibed spiritual qualities, they will spontaneously be reflected in one’s thoughts and actions.
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Purify the mind through selfless service.
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There 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.
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Everything is God, there is nothing else but God.
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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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Married life, if lived with the proper love and understanding, helps awaken the feminine within a man, and the masculine within a woman.
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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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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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If 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.
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First, the human mind should be harmonized, then the harmony of Nature will spontaneously take place.
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