“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 AMRITANANDAMAYIMake a firm decision: ‘Whatever happens, I will be happy. I will be strong. God is always with me.’
More Mata Amritanandamayi Quotes
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Don’t get angry. Try not to speak roughly or use harsh words.
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In most cases, worldly love ends in hatred and deep sorrow.
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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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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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When people live in accordance with Nature, the song of life becomes sweet.
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Surrender and living in the present are one and the same.
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Intellectual prowess has its limitations. Thus, do not limit the scope of your learning to the realm of the intellect.
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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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What the world needs are servants, not leaders. Everyone’s wish is to become a leader, Let us become a real servant instead.
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Real love is the complete absence of any negative feelings towards anyone.
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Today, society is sacrificing love, values and dharma in its pursuit of materialistic gains.
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Nowadays everybody wants to become a leader. No one wants to become a servant. In reality, the world is badly in need of servants, not leaders. A real servant is a real leader.
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Look at the optimism of Nature. Nothing can stop it. Only the ego makes humans pessimistic, and this causes suffering.
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Don’t go empty handed when going to a temple or to see a spiritual master. Offer something as a symbol of surrender, even if it be a mere flower.
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Pure love makes you feel as light as a flower. You won’t feel any heaviness or burden. Ego creates the burden.
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