We give physical exercise to the body, but neglect the heart. The exercise for the heart is uplifting the destitute and the suffering.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIKeep a constant awareness and a conscious effort to say good words, perform good actions, and to practice patience and compassion.
More Mata Amritanandamayi Quotes
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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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Pray: O Lord, make my eyes see only the good in everyone.
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It is man who, through his thoughts and actions, creates turmoil and disintegration in the natural, harmonious unity of the world.
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Couples should abstain from sexual relations at least 2 or 3 days a week. Gradually try to reach a stage of celibacy most days.
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The impermanent, which is the body, is given too much importance. The permanent, which is the Atman, is completely forgotten. This should change.
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Happiness is within everyone, but we are not able to experience it because of our ego’s likes and dislikes.
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Go out and serve the suffering. Learn to place others in front of yourself.
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Free from attachments to the past and worries about the future, a child expresses him/herself fully.
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When one has truly imbibed spiritual qualities, they will spontaneously be reflected in one’s thoughts and actions.
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Our educational system needs to give equal importance to the intellect and the heart.
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Once you learn the art of relaxation, everything happens spontaneously and effortlessly.
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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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Love is our true nature. When we do not express love in our words and actions it is like honey hidden in a rock.
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Children, meditation is not just sitting with our eyes closed. We should take every action as worship. We should be able to experience His presence everywhere.
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Spiritual love is without limits or boundaries. Worldly love is superficial and fluctuating.
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