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Whatever work we do, our mind should be centered on God.

Mata Amritanandamayi

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Mata Amritanandamayi
Age: 71
Born: 1953
Born: September 27
Guru
Religious Leader
Spiritual Leader
Whatever
Work
Mind
Centered

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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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For a true disciple, the repetition of the mantra is like food.
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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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Any pleasure gained by means other than mental control weakens the body.
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Faith in a higher power helps us to control our mind and thoughts.
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Just beneath the surface of all experiences in life is God's, or the Guru's, compassionate face.
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When we come to know who we truly are, we will see ourselves in all people.
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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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Meditation increases your vitality and strengthens your intelligence... your mental clarity and health improve. You acquire the patience and fortitude to face any problem in life. So, meditate! Only through meditation will you find the treasure you are seeking.
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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.
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We should try our best to relieve the suffering of others in whatever way we can.
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If the goal is to realize the Supreme Being, you should become egoless. That requires self-effort. The sadhak should work hard. He should pray sincerely for the removal of the negative tendencies. This prayer is not to achieve anything or to fulfill any desires. It is to go beyond all achievements. It is to transcend all desires.
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When people live in accordance with Nature, the song of life becomes sweet.
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Money is not a problem, but unintelligent attachment to it is.
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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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Love is our true essence.
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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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