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Amidst sorrows, the only thing that enlivens us is optimistic faith. Never lose that faith.

Mata Amritanandamayi

Love is our true essence. Love has no limitations of caste, religion, race, or nationality. We are all beads strung together on the same thread of love. To awaken this unity-and to spread to others the love that is our inherent nature-is the true goal of human life.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYI

Essence Goal Human Life Limitation Love Nature Togetherness True
The factor stringing together individuals, society and nature is missing from today’s educational system. That factor is spiritual values.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYI

Education Factor Society System Togetherness Value
Due to our preconceptions regarding education, we fail to inquire into the most obvious and wondrous field of study – ourselves.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYI

Education Ourselves Study Wonder
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.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYI

Bliss Fragrance Happiness Ourselves Search Source
In this universe it is Love that binds everything together. Love is the very foundation, beauty and fulfillment of life.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYI

Beautiful Foundation Fulfill Life Love Togetherness Universe
Our highest, most important duty in this world is to help our fellow beings.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYI

Help Important Ourselves Responsibility
Love is our true nature. When we do not express love in our words and actions it is like honey hidden in a rock.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYI

Action Expression Hide Love Nature Rock True
Love one another without any expectations. Then, there is no need to go anywhere in search of heaven.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYI

Expectation Heaven Love Need Search
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 AMRITANANDAMAYI

Life Ourselves People World
The impermanent, which is the body, is given too much importance. The permanent, which is the Atman, is completely forgotten. This should change.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYI

Body Change Forget Important
Just as food and sleep are necessary for the body, spiritual understanding is needed for a healthy mind.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYI

Body Food Health Mindset Necessary Sleep Spiritual
We should serve others without any expectations whatsoever. When others throw thorns at us, we should be able to throw flowers back at them.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYI

Expectation Flower Service Throw
Our educational system needs to give equal importance to the intellect and the heart.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYI

Education Equality Heart Importance Intellectual Need System
If you are unable to meditate, chant your mantra or sing bhajans.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYI

Meditation Prayer Recite Yourself
Once you learn the art of relaxation, everything happens spontaneously and effortlessly.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYI

Art Effort Learning Relax Yourself
When humanity serves Nature, Nature serves humanity. When we serve animals and plants, they too serve us in return.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYI

Animal Humanity Nature Plant Return Service

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