Meditation Quotes by Mata Amritanandamayi

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

— Mata Amritanandamayi

Chant your mantra while engaged in work. This way, the mind will be continuously focused on Him.

— Mata Amritanandamayi

Controlling the mind is the way to attain internal harmony.

— Mata Amritanandamayi

Faith in a higher power helps us to control our mind and thoughts.

— Mata Amritanandamayi

Everything is God, there is nothing else but God.

— Mata Amritanandamayi

If you are unable to meditate, chant your mantra or sing bhajans.

— Mata Amritanandamayi

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

— Mata Amritanandamayi

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

— Mata Amritanandamayi

Whatever is associated with the mind is bound to change. The truth is that which is changeless. It is the Self.

— Mata Amritanandamayi

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

— Mata Amritanandamayi

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

— Mata Amritanandamayi

At the end of the archana, prostrate, then get up and, remaining on the same spot, turn around clockwise 3 times just…

— Mata Amritanandamayi

In God's vision, no inside or outside exists. Still, in the beginning, Mother is asking all to meditate on Him in the…

— Mata Amritanandamayi

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

— Mata Amritanandamayi

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

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

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Children, in the present dark age of materialism, chanting the mantra is the easiest way for us to obtain inner purification and…

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Happiness comes from the dissolution of the mind, not from external objects. Through meditation we can achieve everything including bliss, health, strength,…

— Mata Amritanandamayi

When thoughts are reduced, power of the mind and its subtlety increases, tunes with the Universe. Then you can see the realms…

— 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, if we can do archana of the 1000 Names of the Divine Mother daily with devotion, we will grow spiritually. There…

— Mata Amritanandamayi

Meditation increases our vitality and strengthens our intelligence. Our beauty is enhanced and our mental accuracy and health are improved. We gain…

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If chanting is not possible during a certain task, then pray before starting it: 'Lord, give Your blessing so that I may…

— Mata Amritanandamayi

In the beginning, not everyone may be able to clearly repeat every mantra in the 1000 Names. In that case, everyone can…

— Mata Amritanandamayi

What meaning do our lives have if we cannot set aside at least one hour a day out of 24 for thinking…

— Mata Amritanandamayi

Mental purity will come through constant chanting of the divine name. This is the simplest way. You are trying to cross the…

— Mata Amritanandamayi

It is a good practice to write at least on page of mantra daily. Many people get better concentration by writing than…

— Mata Amritanandamayi

Whatever action we are doing, we should be sure to keep the thought of God alive within. Whenever we sit or get…

— Mata Amritanandamayi

It is always advisable to obtain a mantra from a self-realized master. Until then we may use one of the mantras of…

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

— Mata Amritanandamayi

Do not get up immediately at the end of the archana. The beloved deity should be brought from the seat in front…

— Mata Amritanandamayi

Children, daily practice of yoga or sun salutations (surya-namaskara) is very good for health and for spiritual practice. Lack of proper exercise…

— Mata Amritanandamayi

Pray for a peaceful and contented mind in all circumstances.

— Mata Amritanandamayi

When you get up in the morning, let your first thought be directed towards God.

— Mata Amritanandamayi

For a true disciple, the repetition of the mantra is like food.

— Mata Amritanandamayi

Progress can be slow and gradual. Continue putting in effort with patience, enthusiasm and faith.

— Mata Amritanandamayi

Group chanting and prayer is very powerful. It can bring important changes.

— Mata Amritanandamayi

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

— Mata Amritanandamayi

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

— Mata Amritanandamayi

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

— Mata Amritanandamayi