The first step in spiritual life is to have compassion. A person who is kind and loving never needs to go searching for God. God rushes toward any heart that beats with compassion-it is God’s favorite place.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYILove sustains everything.
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In this universe it is Love that binds everything together. Love is the very foundation, beauty and fulfillment of life.
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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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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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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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We should try our best to relieve the suffering of others in whatever way we can.
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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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Whatever you see, hear or experience in the world is ephemeral. Get in touch with the eternal substratum of everything.
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Spiritual love is without limits or boundaries. Worldly love is superficial and fluctuating.
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Our educational system needs to give equal importance to the intellect and the heart.
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Purify the mind through selfless service.
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What we need is peace of mind. We can gain that only through the control of our mind.
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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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Any pleasure gained by means other than mental control weakens the body.
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May your thoughts, words and actions arise from love.
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Pray: O Lord, make my eyes see only the good in everyone.
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