We give physical exercise to the body, but neglect the heart. The exercise for the heart is uplifting the destitute and the suffering.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIEvery night, contemplate: What good did I do today? How can I do better tomorrow?
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You cannot predict when grace takes place; you can only wait. Relax.
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Any pleasure gained by means other than mental control weakens the body.
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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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In this universe it is Love that binds everything together. Love is the very foundation, beauty and fulfillment of life.
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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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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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Happiness depends on how you accept, understand and surrender to situations.
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Lessen the quantity of unnecessary thoughts and allow more space for the energy of love to flow within you.
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The language of love is the language of humility or humbleness.
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Real life is developed from within. Real living means that the soul expresses itself through all one’s thoughts, words and actions. A person becomes fearless once he understands the nature of the imperishable soul.
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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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There are millions and millions of people who are thrown in the midst of poverty and starvation. Animals don’t die of starvation, only human beings.
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Our educational system needs to give equal importance to the intellect and the heart.
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Pray May all reach the shore of peace, spreading the sweet holy fragrance of Love and vibrations of unity and harmony.
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May your thoughts, words and actions arise from love.
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Today, our air, food, water-all are polluted. If we do not stop exploiting nature for our temporary selfish gains, we will destroy the world.
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In today’s world, human beings are dying and human machines are taking birth.
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Controlling the mind is the way to attain internal harmony.
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Too much reasoning has spoiled the contemporary mind. People have lost their hearts and faith.
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Keep a constant awareness and a conscious effort to say good words, perform good actions, and to practice patience and compassion.
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What makes Amma happy, is to see her children helping others to feel happy.
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Our hearts are the shrine; that is where God should be installed. Our good thoughts are the flowers to worship Him. Good deeds form the worship, good words form the hymns and love forms the offering.
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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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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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No one becomes pure and selfless overnight; it involves time and concentrated effort, coupled with tremendous patience and love.
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Thankfulness is a humble, open and prayerful attitude that helps you receive more of God’s grace.
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