You cannot predict when grace takes place; you can only wait. Relax. — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
Children, we must cultivate reverence towards all great masters, monks and gurus. — 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
Our attitude should be: Whatever happens I will remain strong, courageous and happy. — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
Every night, contemplate: What good did I do today? How can I do better tomorrow? — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
Look at the optimism of Nature. Nothing can stop it. Only the ego makes humans pessimistic, and this causes suffering. — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
The real mistake humans have committed lays in the inability to differentiate between requirements and luxuries. — 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
Just beneath the surface of all experiences in life is God's, or the Guru's, compassionate face. — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
Death is not complete annihilation. It is a pause. It is like pressing the pause button on a tape recorder. — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
The extra luggage of indiscriminate dreams, desires and attachments will make your life's journey miserable. — 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
The impermanent, which is the body, is given too much importance. The permanent, which is the Atman, is completely forgotten. This should… — 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
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
Contribute to charitable projects like the printing of spiritual books so that they can be sold at a lower price. Poor people… — 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
Let our lives be firmly rooted in Truth. Abstain from lies. In this dark age of materialism, adherence to truth is the… — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
While eating, our attention should not be focused just on the taste. Imagine our chosen deity or guru is present within us… — 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
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
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
With the exception of very few who have gained higher spiritual tendencies in prior lives, Self-realization is not possible for anyone without… — 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
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
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
Don't go empty handed when going to a temple or to see a spiritual master. Offer something as a symbol of surrender,… — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
"Is God a Man or a Woman ?" The answer to this question is neither God is That. But if you must… — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
The more intellectual you are, the more egoistic you are, and surrendering becomes more difficult. — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
Children, temples are places where, at least for a short while, the remembrance of God is kindled in our hearts which otherwise… — 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
Happiness is within everyone, but we are not able to experience it because of our ego's likes and dislikes. — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
Thankfulness is a humble, open and prayerful attitude that helps you receive more of God's grace. — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
Love and spiritual values received from parents are the strongest assets for a child to face the various trials of adulthood. — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
Grace is openness. By remaining open, you let go of your ego and narrow-minded views, and allow divine grace to express itself… — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
Intellectual prowess has its limitations. Thus, do not limit the scope of your learning to the realm of the intellect. — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
Try to make others happy, and don't despair over all the evil in the world. Instead of cursing the dark, let us… — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
Fighting the wounds of the past will only deepen those wounds. Relaxation is the method that heals the wounds of the mind,… — 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
