Thinking that God wants something from us is like showing a candle to the sun. — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
People think that God wants our offerings. God does not need anything from us. He is the giver. He is like the… — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
Whatever binds us most, whatever is dearest to us, that is what we should offer the Lord. Doesn't a mother give her… — 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
It is never a good practice to continue to sleep after sunrise. We should not think of staying in bed once we… — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
Nobody likes to let go of the ego- it is so precious to everyone. However, once you have attained a state of… — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
Children, we should consider every name as the name of our beloved deity. Imagine that He is the one that appears in… — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
What meaning do our lives have if we cannot set aside at least one hour a day out of 24 for thinking… — 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
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
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
