Spiritual Quotes by Mata Amritanandamayi

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

— Mata Amritanandamayi

Children, we must cultivate reverence towards all great masters, monks and gurus.

— Mata Amritanandamayi

You cannot predict when grace takes place; you can only wait. Relax.

— Mata Amritanandamayi

Our attitude should be: Whatever happens I will remain strong, courageous and happy.

— Mata Amritanandamayi

Every night, contemplate: What good did I do today? How can I do better tomorrow?

— Mata Amritanandamayi

Amidst sorrows, the only thing that enlivens us is optimistic faith. Never lose that faith.

— Mata Amritanandamayi

Don't get angry. Try not to speak roughly or use harsh words.

— Mata Amritanandamayi

Transcending the cycle of death and rebirth is the real purpose of this life in human form.

— Mata Amritanandamayi

Grace is openness. By remaining open, you let go of your ego and narrow-minded views, and allow divine grace to express itself…

— Mata Amritanandamayi

Love and spiritual values received from parents are the strongest assets for a child to face the various trials of adulthood.

— Mata Amritanandamayi

Intellectual prowess has its limitations. Thus, do not limit the scope of your learning to the realm of the intellect.

— Mata Amritanandamayi

Try to make others happy, and don't despair over all the evil in the world. Instead of cursing the dark, let us…

— Mata Amritanandamayi

Fighting the wounds of the past will only deepen those wounds. Relaxation is the method that heals the wounds of the mind,…

— Mata Amritanandamayi

When one has truly imbibed spiritual qualities, they will spontaneously be reflected in one's thoughts and actions.

— Mata Amritanandamayi

Unfortunately, the only meaning that society attributes to life today is an opportunity to make money.

— Mata Amritanandamayi

The impermanent, which is the body, is given too much importance. The permanent, which is the Atman, is completely forgotten. This should…

— Mata Amritanandamayi

Make use of radio, TV and films discriminatively; only for programs that will enhance our knowledge and culture. Television is tele-visham (tele-poison,…

— Mata Amritanandamayi

While eating, our attention should not be focused just on the taste. Imagine our chosen deity or guru is present within us…

— Mata Amritanandamayi

The first step in spiritual life is to have compassion. A person who is kind and loving never needs to go searching…

— Mata Amritanandamayi

Make use of all free time at the office and elsewhere for chanting your mantra or reading spiritual books. Avoid indulging in…

— Mata Amritanandamayi

Writing a diary every evening before going to bed is a good habit. We can record in the diary how much time…

— Mata Amritanandamayi

Children, those who are unmarried should conserve their vital energy by maintaining celibacy. To turn what we gain by this in to…

— Mata Amritanandamayi

Contribute to charitable projects like the printing of spiritual books so that they can be sold at a lower price. Poor people…

— Mata Amritanandamayi

Let our lives be firmly rooted in Truth. Abstain from lies. In this dark age of materialism, adherence to truth is the…

— Mata Amritanandamayi

Many priests and employees at temples work for pay. No one should judge religion on the basis of the shortcomings of such…

— Mata Amritanandamayi

Many of us may have watched the waves at sea. They rise, then fall, then rise again, then fall again... and this…

— Mata Amritanandamayi

Do not use intoxicants of any sort. We who should be serving the world should not ruin our health by smoking and…

— Mata Amritanandamayi

You can lead a truly spiritual life while remaining a householder. You will be able to enjoy the bliss of the Self,…

— Mata Amritanandamayi

There is a lot of difference between offering a garland of flowers bought from a shop and one that we make out…

— Mata Amritanandamayi

With the exception of very few who have gained higher spiritual tendencies in prior lives, Self-realization is not possible for anyone without…

— Mata Amritanandamayi

Many people meditate in order that a third eye may open. For that they feel they should close their two physical eyes.…

— Mata Amritanandamayi

Children, we may go to the temple, reverently circumambulate the sanctum sanctorum and put our offering in the charity box, but on…

— Mata Amritanandamayi

If we keep holding on to God, there is nothing to fear.

— Mata Amritanandamayi

Parents need to nourish spiritual values in their children from a very young age.

— Mata Amritanandamayi

Happiness depends on how you accept, understand and surrender to situations.

— Mata Amritanandamayi

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

— Mata Amritanandamayi

Surrender and living in the present are one and the same.

— Mata Amritanandamayi

Today, society is sacrificing love, values and dharma in its pursuit of materialistic gains.

— Mata Amritanandamayi

Spiritual love is without limits or boundaries. Worldly love is superficial and fluctuating.

— Mata Amritanandamayi

In today's world, human beings are dying and human machines are taking birth.

— Mata Amritanandamayi