Mata Amritanandamayi Quotes - Page 3

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

A sadhak (one who does spiritual practice) will not have time to indulge in gossip. They will not feel like talking to anyone in a harsh manner. Those who always indulge in faultfinding will never achieve spiritual progress. Do not harm anyone by thoughts, words or deeds. Be compassionate towards all beings. Ahimsa (nonviolence) is the highest dharma (duty).

Lessen the quantity of unnecessary thoughts and allow more space for the energy of love to flow within you.

The indicator of true knowledge is the ability to differentiate what uplifts us from what pulls us down.

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

Being aware of the bondage is enough to free you from its clutches.

There is no short cut to God; sadhana must be performed regularly and with devotion. It is our own effort which will enable us to experience the grace of God which is being showered on us all the time. Therefore, whatever spare time you get, use it to seek God. If you create peace in your own heart by doing sadhana, then that will have a positive effect on your family, your work and so on. The peace and love of God will overflow out of your heart and encourage others to move on the right path.

We should serve others without any expectations whatsoever. When others throw thorns at us, we should be able to throw flowers back at them.

Our compassion and acts of selflessness take us to the deeper truths.

We should forgive and forget the faults of others. Anger is the enemy of every spiritual aspirant. Anger causes loss of power through every pore of our body. In circumstances when the mind is tempted to get angry, we should control ourselves and resolve firmly, 'No.' We can go to a secluded spot and chant our mantra. The mind will become quiet by itself.

The greatest tragedy in life is not death; the greatest tragedy takes place when our talents and capabilities are underutilized and allowed to rust while we are living.

When we raise one hand to say "bye-bye" we are gesturing that we are going apart from each other, whereas when we join our palms and bow our head, our hearts become closer.

Human beings are born to experience pure love, and they never get it. They are searching to experience it from birth until death.

Nowadays everybody wants to become a leader. No one wants to become a servant. In reality, the world is badly in need of servants, not leaders. A real servant is a real leader.

Develop the ability to stand back as a witness to your thoughts. This will make your mind strong.

A person's destiny can be changed through the power of a saint.

Pure love transcends the body. It is between hearts. It has nothing to do with bodies.

The beauty and charm of selfless love and service should not die away from the face of this earth. The world should know that a life of dedication is possible, that a life inspired by love and service to humanity is possible.

Each and every living being in nature is part of God's body.

Our hearts are the shrine; that is where God should be installed. Our good thoughts are the flowers to worship Him. Good deeds form the worship, good words form the hymns and love forms the offering.

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

Our efforts to remove hatred and indifference from the world begin by trying to remove them from our own mind.

God is standing at the door of every heart. Call Him. He is waiting to come in.

Where there is love, distance doesn't matter.

Spiritual love is without limits or boundaries. Worldly love is superficial and fluctuating.