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Crying to God for five minutes is equal to one hour of meditation.

Mata Amritanandamayi

A musk deer searches for the source of the fragrance of musk, but it won’t find it because the fragrance comes from within itself. Bliss is not to be found outside of us; it exists within us.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYI

Bliss Fragrance Happiness Ourselves Search Source
If we are not able to fix the Lord firmly in our hearts, even a lifetime of temple-going does not do us any good.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYI

God Goodness Heart Life Time
Look at Nature. Nature is a book from which we must learn. Each object in it is a page of that book.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYI

Book Learning Nature Object Page
First, the human mind should be harmonized, then the harmony of Nature will spontaneously take place.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYI

Harmony Human Mindset Place
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.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYI

Care Happiness Intelligence Mindset Object Practice Solitude
Love is our true nature. When we do not express love in our words and actions it is like honey hidden in a rock.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYI

Action Expression Hide Love Nature Rock True
We 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 AMRITANANDAMAYI

Achievement Born Ego Goal Human Life Live Vision World
Children, we should simplify our life’s needs and use the resulting savings for charity.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYI

Charity Children Save Simplify
Love sustains everything.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYI

Love One Liner
Remember to set apart at least one hour every day to do some service for others. While the food we eat nurtures our bodies, it is what we give in charity that nurtures our souls. If time is not available daily, reserve at least a few hours every week for some worthwhile act of charity.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYI

Charity Food Nurture Ourselves Remember Service Soul
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 AMRITANANDAMAYI

Beautiful Charm Death Dedication Humanity Possible Service
If we let go of our likes and dislikes, we will become fit vessels to receive the God’s ever flowing grace.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYI

Flow God Grace Let Go
Just as armor protects the soldier, spiritual knowledge protects us from the difficulties of life.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYI

Difficult Knowledge Life Protection Spiritual
If you see deficiencies in others, your duty is to forgive instead of pointing at it.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYI

Forgiveness Point See Yourself
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.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYI

Children Meditation Morning Quality Wake Up Willing
Children should observe a regular schedule for sleeping and waking up.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYI

Children Observation Sleep Wake Up

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