The beauty and charm of selfless love and service should not die away from the face of this earth. The world should know that a life of dedication is possible, that a life inspired by love and service to humanity is possible.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIWe live in a calculative world and have a calculative mind, and in such a world, ego dominates.
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Problems arise when you identify with your thoughts and emotions. Try to be a witness to the thoughts instead of being totally identified with them.
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Any pleasure gained by means other than mental control weakens the body.
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The more intellectual you are, the more egoistic you are, and surrendering becomes more difficult.
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Our hearts are the shrine; that is where God should be installed. Our good thoughts are the flowers to worship Him. Good deeds form the worship, good words form the hymns and love forms the offering.
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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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Transcending the cycle of death and rebirth is the real purpose of this life in human form.
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If we have some pet animals, we should feed them also before taking our food. Perceive God in every living being and feed them with that attitude.
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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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Understand this great truth: The happiness that comes from the pleasures of the world is but a minute reflection of the infinite bliss that comes from within your own Self.
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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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What makes Amma happy, is to see her children helping others to feel happy.
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Spirituality, as expounded by the great saints and sages of the past, is a very broad path. It accommodates all types of belief systems. You need to satisfy everyone.
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Controlling the mind is the way to attain internal harmony.
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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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We are all beads strung together on the same thread of love.
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