Mata Amritanandamayi Quotes

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As you help those in need, selfishness will fall away. And, without even noticing you will find your own fulfillment.

Mata Amritanandamayi
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
Progress can be slow and gradual. Continue putting in effort with patience, enthusiasm and faith.

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What meaning do our lives have if we cannot set aside at least one hour a day out of 24 for thinking about God? Think how many hours we spend reading the newspaper, gossiping and doing various useless acts! Children we can definitely set aside an hour for sadhana if we really want it. That is our real wealth. If we cannot spare a whole hour at a stretch, keep apart half an hour in the morning and again in the evening.

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Lessen the quantity of unnecessary thoughts and allow more space for the energy of love to flow within you.

Mata Amritanandamayi
Fighting the wounds of the past will only deepen those wounds. Relaxation is the method that heals the wounds of the mind, not reaction.

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Children, not a grain of the food we eat is made purely by our own effort. What comes to us in the form of food is the work of others, the bounty of Nature and God's compassion. Even if we have millions of dollars, we still need food to satisfy our hunger. Can we eat dollars? Therefore, never eat anything without first praying with humility.

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Too much concern about physical security and too little concern about spirituality is the hallmark of today's world.

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Pure love transcends the body. It is between hearts. It has nothing to do with bodies.

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Let us take from Nature only what we really need, and try to give back to some extent.

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The only way we can feel free is by feeling the pure love within.

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Faith in a higher power helps us to control our mind and thoughts.

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If the goal is to realize the Supreme Being, you should become egoless. That requires self-effort. The sadhak should work hard. He should pray sincerely for the removal of the negative tendencies. This prayer is not to achieve anything or to fulfill any desires. It is to go beyond all achievements. It is to transcend all desires.

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Real life is developed from within. Real living means that the soul expresses itself through all one's thoughts, words and actions. A person becomes fearless once he understands the nature of the imperishable soul.

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Real love is the complete absence of any negative feelings towards anyone.

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Peace is not just the absence of war and conflict; it goes well beyond that. Peace must be fostered within the individual, within the family and within society. Simply transferring the world's nuclear weapons to a museum will not in itself bring about world peace. The nuclear weapons of the mind must first be eliminated.

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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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