Spiritual life Quotes by Mata Amritanandamayi

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

— Mata Amritanandamayi

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

— Mata Amritanandamayi

Happiness depends on how you accept, understand and surrender to situations.

— Mata Amritanandamayi

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

— Mata Amritanandamayi

Children, we must cultivate reverence towards all great masters, monks and gurus.

— Mata Amritanandamayi

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

— Mata Amritanandamayi

Pray: O Lord, make my eyes see only the good in everyone.

— Mata Amritanandamayi

Every night, contemplate: What good did I do today? How can I do better tomorrow?

— Mata Amritanandamayi

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

The impermanent, which is the body, is given too much importance. The permanent, which is the Atman, is completely forgotten. This should…

— Mata Amritanandamayi

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

— Mata Amritanandamayi

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

— Mata Amritanandamayi

Just as armor protects the soldier, spiritual knowledge protects us from the difficulties of life.

— Mata Amritanandamayi

Children, temples are places where, at least for a short while, the remembrance of God is kindled in our hearts which otherwise…

— Mata Amritanandamayi

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

— Mata Amritanandamayi

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

Let our lives be firmly rooted in Truth. Abstain from lies. In this dark age of materialism, adherence to truth is the…

— Mata Amritanandamayi

The first step in spiritual life is to have compassion. A person who is kind and loving never needs to go searching…

— 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

Make use of all free time at the office and elsewhere for chanting your mantra or reading spiritual books. Avoid indulging in…

— 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

A sadhak (one who does spiritual practice) will not have time to indulge in gossip. They will not feel like talking to…

— 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

There is a lot of difference between offering a garland of flowers bought from a shop and one that we make out…

— 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

Many priests and employees at temples work for pay. No one should judge religion on the basis of the shortcomings of such…

— 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

Children, we are told to make an offering at the temple or at the feet of the guru, not because the Lord…

— Mata Amritanandamayi

Children, when we go to the temple, do not hurry to have darshan, then make some offering and return home in a…

— Mata Amritanandamayi

Isn't it human beings who impart vitality to the image in the temple? If no one sculpts the stone, it doesn't become…

— 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

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

— Mata Amritanandamayi

Amidst sorrows, the only thing that enlivens us is optimistic faith. Never lose that faith.

— Mata Amritanandamayi

A true spiritual seeker should exercise control all the time, throughout the day and night.

— Mata Amritanandamayi

Whether we laugh or cry, the days are going to pass by. So why not choose to laugh?

— Mata Amritanandamayi

Too much reasoning has spoiled the contemporary mind. People have lost their hearts and faith.

— Mata Amritanandamayi

Be content and happy with whatever comes to you.

— Mata Amritanandamayi

Today, society is sacrificing love, values and dharma in its pursuit of materialistic gains.

— Mata Amritanandamayi

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

— Mata Amritanandamayi

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

— Mata Amritanandamayi