The more intellectual you are, the more egoistic you are, and surrendering becomes more difficult. Mata Amritanandamayi More Quotes by Mata Amritanandamayi More Quotes From Mata Amritanandamayi Take a vow for a life of service to others. Mata Amritanandamayi service-to-othersvow In most cases, worldly love ends in hatred and deep sorrow. Mata Amritanandamayi sorrowhatredrelationship Let our lives be firmly rooted in Truth. Abstain from lies. In this dark age of materialism, adherence to truth is the greatest austerity. We might have to tell lies now and then to protect somebody or to sustain dharma, but we must be careful not to speak lies for our own selfish purposes. Mata Amritanandamayi selfishspirituallying We human beings are born in ego, live in ego, are brought up in ego and will die in ego. We need a certain degree 0f vision when we live in this world for achieving and attaining our goals in life. Mata Amritanandamayi egovisiongoal To Amma, all are Her children. In Amma's eyes no defect of Her children is serious. But when She is considered as the guru, it is essential for the growth of the disciples that they conduct themselves according to the tradition. Amma will pardon all the mistakes of Her children, but nature has certain laws. That is what brings punishment for our sins. Children, we should be able to take any sorrow or suffering as conducive for our growth. Mata Amritanandamayi eyemistakechildren Children, don't waste a single second. Mata Amritanandamayi flowerheartchildren Peace is not a product of an intellectual exercise. It is an inner blossoming that occurs with meditation. Mata Amritanandamayi intellectualmeditationexercise Our educational system needs to give equal importance to the intellect and the heart. Mata Amritanandamayi educationalheartkids Human beings are born to experience pure love, and they never get it. They are searching to experience it from birth until death. Mata Amritanandamayi pure-lovebirthborn First, the human mind should be harmonized, then the harmony of Nature will spontaneously take place. Mata Amritanandamayi naturemindfirsts When one has truly imbibed spiritual qualities, they will spontaneously be reflected in one's thoughts and actions. Mata Amritanandamayi qualityspiritualaction Try to spend at least 2 or 3 days every month in an ashram. Just breathing the pure air there will purify and strengthen our bodies and minds. Like recharging the batteries, even after returning home we will be able to continue our meditation and japa. Mata Amritanandamayi breathingairhome Compassion can shoulder the suffering of the entire world without feeling the slightest bit of pain. Mata Amritanandamayi paincompassionhero If you see deficiencies in others, your duty is to forgive instead of pointing at it. Mata Amritanandamayi forgivingdutyrelationship In this age of selfishness, selfless service is the only soap that truly purifies. Mata Amritanandamayi selflessselfishnessage Just as our bodies need proper food to live and develop, our souls need love to blossom. The strength and nourishment that love can give our souls is even more potent than the nourishing power of a mother's milk for a baby. Mata Amritanandamayi motherbabylove We should learn to love everyone equally, because in essence we are all one, one Atman, one soul. Mata Amritanandamayi essencesoulrelationship It is never a good practice to continue to sleep after sunrise. We should not think of staying in bed once we are awake; it increases laziness and dullness. Those who cannot decrease the amount of sleep quickly may do it in gradual stages. Those who do regular spiritual practice do not need much sleep. Mata Amritanandamayi spiritualsleepthinking If you are unable to meditate, chant your mantra or sing bhajans. Mata Amritanandamayi bhajansmantrasmeditation 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. Mata Amritanandamayi husbandrealrelationship
