If we have some pet animals, we should feed them also before taking our food. Perceive God in every living being and… — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
We should forgive and forget the faults of others. Anger is the enemy of every spiritual aspirant. Anger causes loss of power… — 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
If the goal is to realize the Supreme Being, you should become egoless. That requires self-effort. The sadhak should work hard. He… — 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… — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
To Amma, all are Her children. In Amma's eyes no defect of Her children is serious. But when She is considered as… — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
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
Children, set aside at least half an hour in the morning and in the evening for spiritual practices. After bathing in the… — 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
The heart sends blood to every cell of the body, and in this way the cells are nourished. The same blood then… — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
Do not use intoxicants of any sort. We who should be serving the world should not ruin our health by smoking and… — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
Life is like a garden. Quite naturally, leaves wither and flowers fade. Only if we clear the decay of the past then… — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
Everyone in the world should sleep without fear at least for one night, sleep without fear. Everyone in the world should eat… — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
Deciding to chant the mantra a certain number of times daily will help foster the japa habit. We should always keep a… — 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, 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
Whatever action we are doing, we should be sure to keep the thought of God alive within. Whenever we sit or get… — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
Children, those who are unmarried should conserve their vital energy by maintaining celibacy. To turn what we gain by this in to… — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
If we lose our money while traveling, think how frantically we search for it! In the same way, if we are unable… — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
The beauty and charm of selfless love and service should not die away from the face of this earth. The world should… — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
Writing a diary every evening before going to bed is a good habit. We can record in the diary how much time… — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
Many priests and employees at temples work for pay. No one should judge religion on the basis of the shortcomings of such… — 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… — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
Happiness comes from the dissolution of the mind, not from external objects. Through meditation we can achieve everything including bliss, health, strength,… — 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
