If we have been able to give happiness to a soul-even for a minute-it makes our life blessed.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYITry 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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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.
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What we need is peace of mind. We can gain that only through the control of our mind.
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Look at Nature. Nature is a book from which we must learn. Each object in it is a page of that book.
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Pray: O Lord, make my eyes see only the good in everyone.
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Crying to God for five minutes is equal to one hour of meditation.
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If we keep holding on to God, there is nothing to fear.
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When humanity serves Nature, Nature serves humanity. When we serve animals and plants, they too serve us in return.
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Peace is not a product of an intellectual exercise. It is an inner blossoming that occurs with meditation.
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Animals too experience sorrow, love, anger and other emotions.
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In today’s world, human beings are dying and human machines are taking birth.
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Our attitude should be: Whatever happens I will remain strong, courageous and happy.
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Loving words and deeds are the best alms.
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Our compassion and acts of selflessness take us to the deeper truths.
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Couples should abstain from sexual relations at least 2 or 3 days a week. Gradually try to reach a stage of celibacy most days.
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While eating, our attention should not be focused just on the taste. Imagine our chosen deity or guru is present within us and that we are feeding Him. This will turn eating into a spiritual practice.
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Education for livelihood alone will never make our life full and complete.
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Look upon others as being part of yourself.
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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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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.
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Our educational system needs to give equal importance to the intellect and the heart.
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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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Lessen the quantity of unnecessary thoughts and allow more space for the energy of love to flow within you.
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Amidst sorrows, the only thing that enlivens us is optimistic faith. Never lose that faith.
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Everything is God, there is nothing else but God.
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When someone is full of Love and Compassion, he cannot draw a line between two countries, two faiths or two religions.
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Have the conviction that God is your only real relative and friend.
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