Mata Amritanandamayi Quotes about Meditation

When thoughts are reduced, power of the mind and its subtlety increases, tunes with the Universe. Then you can see the realms beyond the common understanding. When the mind is pure and quiet it becomes one with the universal mind. That mind is like a mirror. The secrets of the Universe will be revealed there.

Peace is not a product of an intellectual exercise. It is an inner blossoming that occurs with meditation.

Problems arise when you identify with your thoughts and emotions. Try to be a witness to the thoughts instead of being totally identified with them.

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.

Once you learn the art of relaxation, everything happens spontaneously and effortlessly.

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

Being aware of the bondage is enough to free you from its clutches.

Develop the ability to stand back as a witness to your thoughts. This will make your mind strong.

Our efforts to remove hatred and indifference from the world begin by trying to remove them from our own mind.

God is standing at the door of every heart. Call Him. He is waiting to come in.

What we need is peace of mind. We can gain that only through the control of our mind.

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

Smiling is one of the highest forms of meditation.

Everything is God, there is nothing else but God.

Whatever you see, hear or experience in the world is ephemeral. Get in touch with the eternal substratum of everything.

Feel your prayers, feel your mantra and you will feel God.

Just as food and sleep are necessary for the body, spiritual understanding is needed for a healthy mind.

Controlling the mind is the way to attain internal harmony.

Meditation increases our vitality and strengthens our intelligence. Our beauty is enhanced and our mental accuracy and health are improved. We gain the mental fortitude and patience to face life's problems. Meditate! Only through meditation can we find the treasure we're looking for.

Meditation increases your vitality and strengthens your intelligence... your mental clarity and health improve. You acquire the patience and fortitude to face any problem in life. So, meditate! Only through meditation will you find the treasure you are seeking.

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.

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.

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.