It is man who, through his thoughts and actions, creates turmoil and disintegration in the natural, harmonious unity of the world. Mata Amritanandamayi More Quotes by Mata Amritanandamayi More Quotes From Mata Amritanandamayi When you get up in the morning, let your first thought be directed towards God. Mata Amritanandamayi meditationmorningfirsts Make use of radio, TV and films discriminatively; only for programs that will enhance our knowledge and culture. Television is tele-visham (tele-poison, in Malayalam). If we are not careful, it can corrupt our culture, damage our eyes and drain away our time. Mata Amritanandamayi poisoneyespiritual Changing the world is like trying to straighten a dog's tail. However much you may try, you won't succeed. But although the tail won't straighten, if you keep trying every day, at least you will put on some muscle. Similarly, even though it is difficult to make a change, our effort to do so in itself brings positive results. It will help us change. Without waiting for others to change,if we change ourselves first, that will make a difference. Instead of worrying about results, focus on doing our best in what we are engaged in. Mata Amritanandamayi differencesdogworry Try to gather the strength to live as brother and sister after one or two children are born. This is essential for reaping the full benefit of spiritual practice and to make spiritual progress through mental restraint. Mata Amritanandamayi brotherspiritualrelationship Pray May all reach the shore of peace, spreading the sweet holy fragrance of Love and vibrations of unity and harmony. Mata Amritanandamayi unitysweetlove It is always advisable to obtain a mantra from a self-realized master. Until then we may use one of the mantras of our beloved deity like 'Om Namah Shivaya', 'Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya', 'Om Namo Narayanaya', 'Hare Rama Hare Rama, Rama Rama Hare Hare, Hare Krishna Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna Hare Hare', 'Om Shivashaktyaikya Rupinyai Namaha' or even the names of Christ, Allah or Buddha. Mata Amritanandamayi meditationselfnames Whatever is associated with the mind is bound to change. The truth is that which is changeless. It is the Self. Mata Amritanandamayi meditationselfmind At the end of the archana, prostrate, then get up and, remaining on the same spot, turn around clockwise 3 times just as if circling a temple, then bow to the Lord. Mata Amritanandamayi bowstemplesmeditation Whatever binds us most, whatever is dearest to us, that is what we should offer the Lord. Doesn't a mother give her child whatever she thinks is the best? Mata Amritanandamayi motherchildrenthinking As you help those in need, selfishness will fall away. And, without even noticing you will find your own fulfillment. Mata Amritanandamayi selfishnessfallneeds Pure love is the best medicine for the modern world. This is what is lacking in all societies. The root cause of all problems, from personal problems to global problems is the absence of love. Love is the binding factor, the unifying factor. Love creates the feeling of oneness among people. It unifies a nation and its people. Love creates a sense of unity while hatred causes division. Egotism and hatred cuts people's minds into pieces. Love should rule. There is no problem which love cannot solve. Mata Amritanandamayi onenesscuttinglove The indicator of true knowledge is the ability to differentiate what uplifts us from what pulls us down. Mata Amritanandamayi abilityupliftingspiritual Before death overpowers us, we have great things to accomplish by performing right actions. Mata Amritanandamayi before-deathaccomplishaction The real mistake humans have committed lays in the inability to differentiate between requirements and luxuries. Mata Amritanandamayi realspiritualmistake Children, daily practice of yoga or sun salutations (surya-namaskara) is very good for health and for spiritual practice. Lack of proper exercise is the cause of many of today's diseases. If we can get somewhere in time on foot, always walk instead of taking a vehicle. It is good exercise. Only if we have to go far should we depend on vehicles. Use a bicycle, whenever possible. This will save money, too. Mata Amritanandamayi yogaspiritualchildren Don't go empty handed when going to a temple or to see a spiritual master. Offer something as a symbol of surrender, even if it be a mere flower. Mata Amritanandamayi templesflowerspiritual Whatever work we do, our mind should be centered on God. Mata Amritanandamayi whatever-worksshouldmind Today, our air, food, water-all are polluted. If we do not stop exploiting nature for our temporary selfish gains, we will destroy the world. Mata Amritanandamayi selfishnatureair Contribute to charitable projects like the printing of spiritual books so that they can be sold at a lower price. Poor people will then be able to buy and read them. In this way we can help to cultivate spiritual culture in them also. Mata Amritanandamayi spiritualbookpeople We have nothing to lose by trusting the infinite power of the Self, except the bondage of our own ignorance. Mata Amritanandamayi anorexiaignoranceself
