Most people are concerned only with what they can get from the world, but it is what we are able to give to others that determines the quality of our life.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIMost human beings know only the language of exploitation. Due to their selfishness, they are unable to consider others.
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Our circumstances will continually change. It is out of our control. It is more important to change our attitude, which we have control of.
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Due to our preconceptions regarding education, we fail to inquire into the most obvious and wondrous field of study – ourselves.
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Controlling the mind is the way to attain internal harmony.
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We must remember that man is not an island, totally isolated and disconnected from others. We are all part of a universal chain, or the universal consciousness. What happens to one happens to all.
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We are all beads strung together on the same thread of love.
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Keep the child within alive. A child never tires of hearing the birds sing, never gets bored looking at flowers.
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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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Just as armor protects the soldier, spiritual knowledge protects us from the difficulties of life.
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Do no talk while eating.
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Education for livelihood alone will never make our life full and complete.
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Go out and serve the suffering. Learn to place others in front of yourself.
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Be like the honeybee who gathers only nectar wherever it goes. Seek the goodness that is found in everyone.
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Consoling a miserable soul, wiping the tears of a crying person is greater than any worldly achievement.
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Don’t get angry. Try not to speak roughly or use harsh words.
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Loving words and deeds are the best alms.
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“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.
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Grace is openness. By remaining open, you let go of your ego and narrow-minded views, and allow divine grace to express itself through you.
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Today, society is sacrificing love, values and dharma in its pursuit of materialistic gains.
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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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A seed has to get buried in the soil for its real form as a plant to emerge. Only through modesty and humility can we grow. Pride and conceit will only destroy us. Live with the firm attitude, ‘I am everyone’s servant.’ Then the whole universe will bow down to us.
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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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Thankfulness is a humble, open and prayerful attitude that helps you receive more of God’s grace.
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If you see deficiencies in others, your duty is to forgive instead of pointing at it.
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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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Parents need to nourish spiritual values in their children from a very young age.
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If we approach Nature with , it will serve us as our best friend, a friend that won’t let us down.
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