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.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIToo much reasoning has spoiled the contemporary mind. People have lost their hearts and faith.
More Mata Amritanandamayi Quotes
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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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Children, we should simplify our life’s needs and use the resulting savings for charity.
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If 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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Those that have an attitude of service towards others are the beauty of society.
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We should try our best to relieve the suffering of others in whatever way we can.
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If you are unable to meditate, chant your mantra or sing bhajans.
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If we keep holding on to God, there is nothing to fear.
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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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Make a firm decision: ‘Whatever happens, I will be happy. I will be strong. God is always with me.’
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True happiness is when the love that is within us finds expression in external activities.
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We are all beads strung together on the same thread of love.
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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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If we let go of our likes and dislikes, we will become fit vessels to receive the God’s ever flowing grace.
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Just as armor protects the soldier, spiritual knowledge protects us from the difficulties of life.
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Once you learn the art of relaxation, everything happens spontaneously and effortlessly.
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In today’s world, human beings are dying and human machines are taking birth.
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A musk deer searches for the source of the fragrance of musk, but it won’t find it because the fragrance comes from within itself. Bliss is not to be found outside of us; it exists within us.
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Our educational system needs to give equal importance to the intellect and the heart.
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Pure love makes you feel as light as a flower. You won’t feel any heaviness or burden. Ego creates the burden.
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Spiritual love is without limits or boundaries. Worldly love is superficial and fluctuating.
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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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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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Real love is the complete absence of any negative feelings towards anyone.
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Pray for a peaceful and contented mind in all circumstances.
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While carrying responsibilities, never forget to smile.
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As you perform good actions selflessly, true love will blossom, which will purify our emotional mind.
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