God realization and self-realization are one and the same. God-realization is nothing but the ability and expansiveness of heart to love everything equally.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIGod realization and self-realization are one and the same. God-realization is nothing but the ability and expansiveness of heart to love everything equally.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYI“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 AMRITANANDAMAYIIn God’s vision, no inside or outside exists. Still, in the beginning, Mother is asking all to meditate on Him in the heart, in order to achieve concentration.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIPure love transcends the body. It is between hearts. It has nothing to do with bodies.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYINo one becomes pure and selfless overnight; it involves time and concentrated effort, coupled with tremendous patience and love.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYICouples should abstain from sexual relations at least 2 or 3 days a week. Gradually try to reach a stage of celibacy most days.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIWe human beings are born in ego, live in ego, are brought up in ego and will die in ego. We need a certain degree of vision when we live in this world for achieving and attaining our goals in life.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIIf we have been able to give happiness to a soul-even for a minute-it makes our life blessed.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIAmidst sorrows, the only thing that enlivens us is optimistic faith. Never lose that faith.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIWhat the world needs are servants, not leaders. Everyone’s wish is to become a leader, Let us become a real servant instead.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIThe language of love is the language of humility or humbleness.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYILove one another without any expectations. Then, there is no need to go anywhere in search of heaven.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIGod is standing at the door of every heart. Call Him. He is waiting to come in.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIConsoling a miserable soul, wiping the tears of a crying person is greater than any worldly achievement.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIThere are thousands ready to die for their religion, but only are few willing to live by its principles. Because of their narrow vision and envy, they have missed the true essence and message of religion which is love and compassion.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIAny pleasure gained by means other than mental control weakens the body.
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