“Is God a Man or a Woman ?” The answer to this question is neither God is That. But if you must give God a gender, God is more female than male, for he is contained in She.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIHappiness is within everyone, but we are not able to experience it because of our ego’s likes and dislikes.
More Mata Amritanandamayi Quotes
-
-
Love sustains everything.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYI -
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.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYI -
Talking high philosophy often confuses people, but a look from an egoless person can lift the clouds of pain and despair.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYI -
Children, everyone should try to wake up before five in the morning. The ideal time for spiritual practices like meditation and chanting is Brahma Muhurta. During this period, sattvic qualities are predominant in nature. Moreover, the mind will be clear and body energetic.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYI -
Any pleasure gained by means other than mental control weakens the body.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYI -
Today, society is sacrificing love, values and dharma in its pursuit of materialistic gains.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYI -
If we keep holding on to God, there is nothing to fear.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYI -
A person’s destiny can be changed through the power of a saint.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYI -
Any action done with the right attitude, understanding and discrimination will take you closer to liberation. If however, the same action is done without the right attitude, it will bind you.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYI -
Children, we should simplify our life’s needs and use the resulting savings for charity.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYI -
Pray: O Lord, make my eyes see only the good in everyone.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYI -
What we need is peace of mind. We can gain that only through the control of our mind.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYI -
Couples should abstain from sexual relations at least 2 or 3 days a week. Gradually try to reach a stage of celibacy most days.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYI -
Have the conviction that God is your only real relative and friend.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYI -
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.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYI