Mata Amritanandamayi Quotes - Page 7

Pray: O Lord, make my eyes see only the good in everyone.

Fundamentally, what everyone needs is mental strength and confidence, to manage the mind, just as we manage the outside world.

First, the human mind should be harmonized, then the harmony of Nature will spontaneously take place.

We live in a calculative world and have a calculative mind, and in such a world, ego dominates.

Traveling by bus, we see many things on the way and just let them pass by. Watch the thoughts of your minds in the same way.

You can lead a truly spiritual life while remaining a householder. You will be able to enjoy the bliss of the Self, but your mind has to be on God all the time. Then you can easily attain bliss. A mother bird will be thinking of the young ones in the nest, even when she is out looking for food. Similarly, you have to keep your mind on God, while engaged in all worldly actions. The important thing is to be completely dedicated to God or the Guru. Once you have that dedication, the goal will not be far away.

Real happiness in life comes from the mental capacity to adapt to any situation.

No matter who causes you grief, take your complaints to the meditation room, where your real friend is. In addition to your husband or wife, you should have a friend - and that friend should be God. Even if your husband or wife makes you unhappy, tell that to God, and not to anyone else. If your neighbor picks a fight with you, go to the meditation room and complain, 'Why did you let him treat me like that? Weren't you with me?' Open your heart and tell God everything. Then it becomes a satsang.

Any pleasure gained by means other than mental control weakens the body.

Due to our preconceptions regarding education, we fail to inquire into the most obvious and wondrous field of study - ourselves.

Most human beings know only the language of exploitation. Due to their selfishness, they are unable to consider others.

Pray May all reach the shore of peace, spreading the sweet holy fragrance of Love and vibrations of unity and harmony.

Our educational system needs to give equal importance to the intellect and the heart.

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.

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

If you are unable to meditate, chant your mantra or sing bhajans.

God realization and self-realization are one and the same. God-realization is nothing but the ability and expansiveness of heart to love everything equally.

Pray for a peaceful and contented mind in all circumstances.

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.

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.

If we approach Nature with , it will serve us as our best friend, a friend that won't let us down.

There is a lot of difference between offering a garland of flowers bought from a shop and one that we make out of flowers picked from our home garden. When we plant the flowers, water them, pick the flowers, make the garland and take it to the temple, thoughts of God alone live in our minds. The Lord accepts anything offered to Him with intense Love. When we buy a garland at a store and place it on the deity it is only a ceremonial act while the other is a garland of pure devotion and an act of love.

What the world needs are servants, not leaders. Everyone's wish is to become a leader....Let us become a real servant instead.

If the desires are not controlled now, later they will control you.

Couples should abstain from sexual relations at least 2 or 3 days a week. Gradually try to reach a stage of celibacy most days.