Quote

Do no talk while eating.

Mata Amritanandamayi

Change background

T
T
T

Change font

TAGS & TOPICS

Mata Amritanandamayi
Age: 71
Born: 1953
Born: September 27
Guru
Religious Leader
Spiritual Leader
Eating
Food
Talk

More quotes by Mata Amritanandamayi

Image
Let our lives be firmly rooted in Truth. Abstain from lies. In this dark age of materialism, adherence to truth is the greatest austerity. We might have to tell lies now and then to protect somebody or to sustain dharma, but we must be careful not to speak lies for our own selfish purposes.
Mata Amritanandamayi
Image
If we lose our money while traveling, think how frantically we search for it! In the same way, if we are unable to do japa even for a brief moment, we should grieve: 'Alas, Lord, I have lost so much time!' If there is such anguish, even the time we spend sleeping will not be wasted.
Mata Amritanandamayi
Image
Transcending the cycle of death and rebirth is the real purpose of this life in human form.
Mata Amritanandamayi
Image
We should try our best to relieve the suffering of others in whatever way we can.
Mata Amritanandamayi
Image
You can only feel love by expressing it.
Mata Amritanandamayi
Image
Pray May all reach the shore of peace, spreading the sweet holy fragrance of Love and vibrations of unity and harmony.
Mata Amritanandamayi
Image
Unfortunately, the only meaning that society attributes to life today is an opportunity to make money.
Mata Amritanandamayi
Image
Due to our preconceptions regarding education, we fail to inquire into the most obvious and wondrous field of study - ourselves.
Mata Amritanandamayi
Image
Children, don't waste a single second. Serve others, above all the poor, expecting nothing in return. Just as the person who offers God flowers is the first to enjoy their fragrance, the person who offers compassion is the first to receive its blessing. Wherever a heart beats with compassion: God is there.
Mata Amritanandamayi
Image
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.
Mata Amritanandamayi
Image
Where there is love, distance doesn't matter.
Mata Amritanandamayi
Image
Just beneath the surface of all experiences in life is God's, or the Guru's, compassionate face.
Mata Amritanandamayi
Image
We live in a calculative world and have a calculative mind, and in such a world, ego dominates.
Mata Amritanandamayi
Image
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.
Mata Amritanandamayi
Image
Loving words and deeds are the best alms.
Mata Amritanandamayi
Image
For a true disciple, the repetition of the mantra is like food.
Mata Amritanandamayi
Image
Group chanting and prayer is very powerful. It can bring important changes.
Mata Amritanandamayi
Image
There are thousands ready to die for their religion, but only are few willing to live by its principles. Because of their narrow vision and envy, they have missed the true essence and message of religion which is love and compassion.
Mata Amritanandamayi
Image
If you have patience, then you'll also have love. Patience leads to love.
Mata Amritanandamayi
Image
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.
Mata Amritanandamayi