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 AMRITANANDAMAYIWhat makes Amma happy, is to see her children helping others to feel happy.
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The greatest tragedy in life is not death; the greatest tragedy takes place when our talents and capabilities are underutilized and allowed to rust while we are living.
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Love is the very foundation, beauty and fulfillment of life. If we dive deep enough into ourselves, we will find that the one thread of universal love ties all beings together. As this awareness dawns within us, peace alone will reign.
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Children, meditation is not just sitting with our eyes closed. We should take every action as worship. We should be able to experience His presence everywhere.
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Look carefully at what is of value in others and respect that.
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We should serve others without any expectations whatsoever. When others throw thorns at us, we should be able to throw flowers back at them.
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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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Controlling the mind is the way to attain internal harmony.
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Have the conviction that God is your only real relative and friend.
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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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Every night, contemplate: What good did I do today? How can I do better tomorrow?
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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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May your thoughts, words and actions arise from love.
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The more intellectual you are, the more egoistic you are, and surrendering becomes more difficult.
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Happiness comes from the dissolution of the mind, not from external objects. Through meditation we can achieve everything including bliss, health, strength, intelligence and vitality. But it should be practiced properly in solitude and with care.
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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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