Let us take from Nature only what we really need, and try to give back to some extent. — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
Our educational system needs to give equal importance to the intellect and the heart. — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
We give physical exercise to the body, but neglect the heart. The exercise for the heart is uplifting the destitute and the… — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
Most people are concerned only with what they can get from the world, but it is what we are able to give… — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
Whatever binds us most, whatever is dearest to us, that is what we should offer the Lord. Doesn't a mother give her… — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
The more you give, the more your heart is filled. Love is a never ending stream. — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
If we have been able to give happiness to a soul-even for a minute-it makes our life blessed. — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
As long as her hands can move a little bit and reach out to those who come to Her, Amma will continue… — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
"Is God a Man or a Woman ?" The answer to this question is neither God is That. But if you must… — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
Remember to set apart at least one hour every day to do some service for others. While the food we eat nurtures… — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
If chanting is not possible during a certain task, then pray before starting it: 'Lord, give Your blessing so that I may… — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
Fill your hearts with love and gratitude. Life gives us what we need and not necessarily what we want. It follows its… — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
It is not good to give money to everyone who begs; give food or clothing instead. They may misuse the money we… — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
Just as our bodies need proper food to live and develop, our souls need love to blossom. The strength and nourishment that… — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
The heart sends blood to every cell of the body, and in this way the cells are nourished. The same blood then flows back to the heart. If the flow is obstructed, the person will die. We need to learn this process of give and take from the heart. For the benefit of others, and also for ourselves, we should… — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share
Children, pray for the good of everyone. We should pray to God to give a good mind even to those who harm… — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
Pure love removes all negative feelings. Destroying all selfishness, it expects nothing but gives anything. Pure love is a constant giving up-… — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
Children, we are told to make an offering at the temple or at the feet of the guru, not because the Lord… — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
Children, we may go to the temple, reverently circumambulate the sanctum sanctorum and put our offering in the charity box, but on… — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
Society is made up of individuals. The thoughts and actions of each individual influence the culture of that society. Instead of waiting for others to improve, we should try to improve ourselves. Once our attitude has changed, we will be able to perceive goodness throughout world. If there is a positive change in us, it will also be reflected in… — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share
Children, we should visit homes of the poor, orphanages and hospitals from time to time. We should take our family members along… — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
Renovating temples does not mean building great gate towers or receptacles for offerings. What we should focus on is the regular conduct… — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
If japa is maintained, no useless talk during work will be possible. The mind will always remain peaceful. Modern day diseases are mostly psychosomatic.… — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
It is a good practice to write at least on page of mantra daily. Many people get better concentration by writing than by chanting. Try also to inculcate in children the habit of chanting and neatly writing the mantra. This will help to improve their handwriting, too. The book in which the mantra is written should not be thrown around;… — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share
Money is not a problem, but unintelligent attachment to it is. — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
Many people meditate in order that a third eye may open. For that they feel they should close their two physical eyes. They thereby become blind to the world. But the fact is that the third eye will never open. We can never close our eyes to the world in the name of spirituality. Self-realization is the ability to see… — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share
Today, society is sacrificing love, values and dharma in its pursuit of materialistic gains. — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
Being aware of the bondage is enough to free you from its clutches. — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
Learn to be thankful to everyone, to the entire creation, even to your enemy and also to those who insult, because they all help… — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
In this universe it is Love that binds everything together. Love is the very foundation, beauty and fulfillment of life. — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
Love one another without any expectations. Then, there is no need to go anywhere in search of heaven. — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
We are not isolated islands, we are connected links in a chain. Each kind word, each smiling face, each good action, benefits our neighbor, nation, world. Let us pray and meditate together and we shall reach the shore of peace, spreading the sweet holy fragrance of love and vibrations of unity and harmony. Tuning our minds to the supreme consciousness,… — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share
Isn't it human beings who impart vitality to the image in the temple? If no one sculpts the stone, it doesn't become an image. If no one installs it in the temple, it does not acquire any sanctity. If no worship is done, it does not acquire any power. Without human effort there cannot be any temples. What is wrong… — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share
