Just as the right hand comes to dress the wound on the left hand, we should see another person's sorrows as our… — 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 the guru, it is essential for the growth of the disciples that they conduct themselves according to the tradition. Amma will pardon all the mistakes of Her children, but nature has certain laws. That is what brings punishment… — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share
Many of us may have watched the waves at sea. They rise, then fall, then rise again, then fall again... and this… — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
Animals too experience sorrow, love, anger and other emotions. — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
Amidst sorrows, the only thing that enlivens us is optimistic faith. Never lose that faith. — 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
