The indicator of true knowledge is the ability to differentiate what uplifts us from what pulls us down.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIToday, 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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Happiness comes from the dissolution of the mind, not from external objects. Through meditation we can achieve everything including bliss, health, strength, intelligence and vitality. But it should be practiced properly in solitude and with care.
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You can only feel love by expressing it.
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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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Surrender and living in the present are one and the same.
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What makes Amma happy, is to see her children helping others to feel happy.
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Most human beings know only the language of exploitation. Due to their selfishness, they are unable to consider others.
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Spiritual love is without limits or boundaries. Worldly love is superficial and fluctuating.
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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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Animals too experience sorrow, love, anger and other emotions.
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Just as food and sleep are necessary for the body, spiritual understanding is needed for a healthy mind.
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Love one another without any expectations. Then, there is no need to go anywhere in search of heaven.
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In most cases, worldly love ends in hatred and deep sorrow.
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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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May your thoughts, words and actions arise from love.
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Our circumstances will continually change. It is out of our control. It is more important to change our attitude, which we have control of.
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