Couples should abstain from sexual relations at least 2 or 3 days a week. Gradually try to reach a stage of celibacy most days.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIIt is man who, through his thoughts and actions, creates turmoil and disintegration in the natural, harmonious unity of the world.
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In today’s world, human beings are dying and human machines are taking birth.
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If japa is maintained, no useless talk during work will be possible. The mind will always remain peaceful. Modern day diseases are mostly psychosomatic. Japa will bestow good health to both mind and body.
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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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Our compassion and acts of selflessness take us to the deeper truths.
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Controlling the mind is the way to attain internal harmony.
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Loving words and deeds are the best alms.
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Those that have an attitude of service towards others are the beauty of society.
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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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In this universe it is Love that binds everything together. Love is the very foundation, beauty and fulfillment of life.
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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.
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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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What we need is peace of mind. We can gain that only through the control of our mind.
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Pray May all reach the shore of peace, spreading the sweet holy fragrance of Love and vibrations of unity and harmony.
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Love is our true essence. Love has no limitations of caste, religion, race, or nationality. We are all beads strung together on the same thread of love. To awaken this unity-and to spread to others the love that is our inherent nature-is the true goal of human life.
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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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