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Just beneath the surface of all experiences in life is God's, or the Guru's, compassionate face.

Mata Amritanandamayi

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Mata Amritanandamayi
Age: 71
Born: 1953
Born: September 27
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Death is not complete annihilation. It is a pause. It is like pressing the pause button on a tape recorder.
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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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After praying, and before eating anything, it is a good custom for everyone to feed one another a small portion of the food. This will help to cultivate mutual love and affection among the family members.
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Make use of all free time at the office and elsewhere for chanting your mantra or reading spiritual books. Avoid indulging in unnecessary gossip and try to talk about spiritual subjects with others.
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Remember to set apart at least one hour every day to do some service for others. While the food we eat nurtures our bodies, it is what we give in charity that nurtures our souls. If time is not available daily, reserve at least a few hours every week for some worthwhile act of charity.
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When we come to know who we truly are, we will see ourselves in all people.
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Children, we should visit homes of the poor, orphanages and hospitals from time to time. We should take our family members along and offer assistance and look after the welfare of inmates. A word spoken with love and concern will give them more comfort than any amount of money. That will lead to the expansion of our hearts as well.
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Our highest, most important duty in this world is to help our fellow beings.
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Be like the honeybee who gathers only nectar wherever it goes. Seek the goodness that is found in everyone.
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The guru is not someone who is confined to the body. When there is selfless love for the guru, we will be able to see him not only in his body but in every living and nonliving thing in this world. Learn to see everything as the guru's body and to serve them accordingly.
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In today's world, both men and woman need motherhood, the nurturing motherly feeling, the feminine energy. By receiving this energy, it will make them independent and free.
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We should try our best to relieve the suffering of others in whatever way we can.
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In this age of selfishness, selfless service is the only soap that truly purifies.
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Compassion can shoulder the suffering of the entire world without feeling the slightest bit of pain.
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Our efforts to remove hatred and indifference from the world begin by trying to remove them from our own mind.
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Feel your prayers, feel your mantra and you will feel God.
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Develop the ability to stand back as a witness to your thoughts. This will make your mind strong.
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Don't get angry. Try not to speak roughly or use harsh words.
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Controlling the mind is the way to attain internal harmony.
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When love and compassion fills your heart, you find newness in every moment, and life becomes a celebration.
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