Spiritual Quotes by Mata Amritanandamayi · Page 2

Thankfulness is a humble, open and prayerful attitude that helps you receive more of God's grace.

— Mata Amritanandamayi

Too much concern about physical security and too little concern about spirituality is the hallmark of today's world.

— Mata Amritanandamayi

Happiness is within everyone, but we are not able to experience it because of our ego's likes and dislikes.

— Mata Amritanandamayi

You can lead a truly spiritual life while remaining a householder. You will be able to enjoy the bliss of the Self,…

— Mata Amritanandamayi

Transcending the cycle of death and rebirth is the real purpose of this life in human form.

— Mata Amritanandamayi

Many of us may have watched the waves at sea. They rise, then fall, then rise again, then fall again... and this…

— Mata Amritanandamayi

Look at the optimism of Nature. Nothing can stop it. Only the ego makes humans pessimistic, and this causes suffering.

— Mata Amritanandamayi

If we keep holding on to God, there is nothing to fear.

— Mata Amritanandamayi

While eating, our attention should not be focused just on the taste. Imagine our chosen deity or guru is present within us…

— Mata Amritanandamayi

Children, we may go to the temple, reverently circumambulate the sanctum sanctorum and put our offering in the charity box, but on…

— Mata Amritanandamayi

You cannot predict when grace takes place; you can only wait. Relax.

— Mata Amritanandamayi

Renovating temples does not mean building great gate towers or receptacles for offerings. What we should focus on is the regular conduct…

— Mata Amritanandamayi

Unfortunately, the only meaning that society attributes to life today is an opportunity to make money.

— Mata Amritanandamayi

Make use of radio, TV and films discriminatively; only for programs that will enhance our knowledge and culture. Television is tele-visham (tele-poison,…

— Mata Amritanandamayi

We should forgive and forget the faults of others. Anger is the enemy of every spiritual aspirant. Anger causes loss of power…

— 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

Our attitude should be: Whatever happens I will remain strong, courageous and happy.

— Mata Amritanandamayi

Try to gather the strength to live as brother and sister after one or two children are born. This is essential for…

— Mata Amritanandamayi

Don't get angry. Try not to speak roughly or use harsh words.

— Mata Amritanandamayi

The real mistake humans have committed lays in the inability to differentiate between requirements and luxuries.

— Mata Amritanandamayi

Real happiness in life comes from the mental capacity to adapt to any situation.

— Mata Amritanandamayi

The more intellectual you are, the more egoistic you are, and surrendering becomes more difficult.

— Mata Amritanandamayi

Intellectual prowess has its limitations. Thus, do not limit the scope of your learning to the realm of the intellect.

— Mata Amritanandamayi

Surrender and living in the present are one and the same.

— Mata Amritanandamayi

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