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Smiling is one of the highest forms of meditation.
Mata Amritanandamayi
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Mata Amritanandamayi
Age: 70
Born: 1953
Born: September 27
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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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Don't get angry. Try not to speak roughly or use harsh words.
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Thankfulness is a humble, open and prayerful attitude that helps you receive more of God's grace.
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The sun shines down, and its image reflects in a thousand different pots filled with water. The reflections are many, but they are each reflecting the same sun. Similarly, when we come to know who we truly are, we will see ourselves in all people.
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Being aware of the bondage is enough to free you from its clutches.
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When people live in accordance with Nature, the song of life becomes sweet.
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Loving words and deeds are the best alms.
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If you have patience, then you'll also have love. Patience leads to love.
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In this universe it is Love that binds everything together. Love is the very foundation, beauty and fulfillment of life.
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Children, set aside at least half an hour in the morning and in the evening for spiritual practices. After bathing in the morning, a family should sit together and worship. Archana may be performed by chanting the 108 or 1000 Names of Devi or our chosen deity. We can also chant our mantra, meditate or sing hymns at this time.
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Today, our air, food, water-all are polluted. If we do not stop exploiting nature for our temporary selfish gains, we will destroy the world.
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Whether we laugh or cry, the days are going to pass by. So why not choose to laugh?
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Our attitude should be: Whatever happens I will remain strong, courageous and happy.
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In the beginning, not everyone may be able to clearly repeat every mantra in the 1000 Names. In that case, everyone can respond to the chants with just one mantra. While chanting the 1000 Names, the response may be 'Om Parashaktyai Namaha' or 'Om Sivasaktyaikya Rupinyai Namaha'.
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Contribute to charitable projects like the printing of spiritual books so that they can be sold at a lower price. Poor people will then be able to buy and read them. In this way we can help to cultivate spiritual culture in them also.
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Food should be consumed while chanting your mantra inwardly. This will purify the food and the mind at the same time.
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