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.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIIn today’s world, human beings are dying and human machines are taking birth.
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In this universe it is Love that binds everything together. Love is the very foundation, beauty and fulfillment of life.
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The indicator of true knowledge is the ability to differentiate what uplifts us from what pulls us down.
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Today, our air, food, water-all are polluted. If we do not stop exploiting nature for our temporary selfish gains, we will destroy the world.
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Whether we laugh or cry, the days are going to pass by. So why not choose to laugh?
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Have the conviction that God is your only real relative and friend.
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People think that God wants our offerings. God does not need anything from us. He is the giver. He is like the sun – the giver of light.
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Surrender and living in the present are one and the same.
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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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Be like the honeybee who gathers only nectar wherever it goes. Seek the goodness that is found in everyone.
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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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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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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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Each and every living being in nature is part of God’s body.
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Happiness depends on how you accept, understand and surrender to situations.
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We give physical exercise to the body, but neglect the heart. The exercise for the heart is uplifting the destitute and the suffering.
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