Many people meditate in order that a third eye may open. For that they feel they should close their two physical eyes.… — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
Just as armor protects the soldier, spiritual knowledge protects us from the difficulties of life. — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
A true spiritual seeker should exercise control all the time, throughout the day and night. — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
When one has truly imbibed spiritual qualities, they will spontaneously be reflected in one's thoughts and actions. — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
There is a lot of difference between offering a garland of flowers bought from a shop and one that we make out… — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
Just as food and sleep are necessary for the body, spiritual understanding is needed for a healthy mind. — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
Our ultimate dharma is self-realization. Thoughts and actions that support our spiritual evolution are real dharma. — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
There is no short cut to God; sadhana must be performed regularly and with devotion. It is our own effort which will… — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
When love overflows and is expressed through every word & deed, we call it compassion. That is the goal of religion. — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
Too much concern about physical security and too little concern about spirituality is the hallmark of today's world. — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
When someone is full of Love and Compassion, he cannot draw a line between two countries, two faiths or two religions. — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
You can lead a truly spiritual life while remaining a householder. You will be able to enjoy the bliss of the Self,… — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
There are thousands ready to die for their religion, but only are few willing to live by its principles. Because of their… — 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
Try to gather the strength to live as brother and sister after one or two children are born. This is essential for… — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
Ashrams and gurukulas (spiritual schools) are the pillars of spiritual culture. If we perform sadhana according to the guru's advice, we need… — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
Parents need to nourish spiritual values in their children from a very young age. — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
Make use of all free time at the office and elsewhere for chanting your mantra or reading spiritual books. Avoid indulging in… — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
Children, everyone should try to wake up before five in the morning. The ideal time for spiritual practices like meditation and chanting… — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
Children, if we can do archana of the 1000 Names of the Divine Mother daily with devotion, we will grow spiritually. There… — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
Children, we can grow spiritually only if we see the guru as the manifestation of God. We should not accept anyone as… — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
The factor stringing together individuals, society and nature is missing from today's educational system. That factor is spiritual values. — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
To awaken spiritual unity, and to spread to others the love that is our inherent nature, is the true goal of human… — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
The first step in spiritual life is to have compassion. A person who is kind and loving never needs to go searching… — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
Spiritual love is without limits or boundaries. Worldly love is superficial and fluctuating. — 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.… — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
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… — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
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,… — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
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.… — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
