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...love is our true nature. When we do not express love in our words and actions it is like honey hidden in a rock.
Mata Amritanandamayi
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Mata Amritanandamayi
Age: 70
Born: 1953
Born: September 27
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Do no talk while eating.
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If chanting is not possible during a certain task, then pray before starting it: 'Lord, give Your blessing so that I may do this work in a manner that pleases You!' At the end, pray again to the Lord for forgiving any mistakes we may have committed during the task consciously or otherwise.
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A seed has to get buried in the soil for its real form as a plant to emerge. Only through modesty and humility can we grow. Pride and conceit will only destroy us. Live with the firm attitude, 'I am everyone's servant.' Then the whole universe will bow down to us.
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Couples should abstain from sexual relations at least 2 or 3 days a week. Gradually try to reach a stage of celibacy most days.
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The mental disposition of the one who prepares the food is transmitted to all those who consume it. Therefore, as far as possible the mothers should do the cooking for the entire family. If it is done while chanting the mantra, the food will benefit everyone in a spiritual way.
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Do your actions in the world, without forgetting that your find goal in life is to break free from all bondage and limitations. Always 'remember that you have a higher goal to attain.
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Education for livelihood alone will never make our life full and complete.
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Consoling a miserable soul, wiping the tears of a crying person is greater than any worldly achievement.
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Deciding to chant the mantra a certain number of times daily will help foster the japa habit. We should always keep a rosary with us for doing japa. A rosary can be made of 108, 54, 27 or 18 beads of rudraksha, tulsi, crystal, sandalwood, gems, etc, with one 'guru bead'. We should resolve to chant a certain number of rosaries (rounds) daily.
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Pure love makes you feel as light as a flower. You won't feel any heaviness or burden. Ego creates the burden.
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Traveling by bus, we see many things on the way and just let them pass by. Watch the thoughts of your minds in the same way.
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In most cases, worldly love ends in hatred and deep sorrow.
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Pray: O Lord, make my eyes see only the good in everyone.
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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.
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As long as her hands can move a little bit and reach out to those who come to Her, Amma will continue giving darshan.
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Children, do not listen to those who malign masters and sages. Never listen to or indulge in derogatory talk about anyone. When we harbor negative thoughts about others, our minds become impure.
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Have the conviction that God is your only real relative and friend.
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We should try our best to relieve the suffering of others in whatever way we can.
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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.
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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.
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