Mata Amritanandamayi Quotes

Understand this great truth: The happiness that comes from the pleasures of the world is but a minute reflection of the infinite bliss that comes from within your own Self.

A musk deer searches for the source of the fragrance of musk, but it won't find it because the fragrance comes from within itself. Bliss is not to be found outside of us; it exists within us.

Controlling the mind is the way to attain internal harmony.

Purify the mind through selfless service.

Everything is God, there is nothing else but God.

The more intellectual you are, the more egoistic you are, and surrendering becomes more difficult.

In today's world, human beings are dying and human machines are taking birth.

Compassion can shoulder the suffering of the entire world without feeling the slightest bit of pain.

Human beings are born to experience pure love, and they never get it. They are searching to experience it from birth until death.

When one has truly imbibed spiritual qualities, they will spontaneously be reflected in one's thoughts and actions.

We human beings are born in ego, live in ego, are brought up in ego and will die in ego. We need a certain degree 0f vision when we live in this world for achieving and attaining our goals in life.

Try to make others happy, and don't despair over all the evil in the world. Instead of cursing the dark, let us each light one small lamp.

People think that God wants our offerings. God does not need anything from us. He is the giver. He is like the sun - the giver of light.

Only when human beings are able to perceive and acknowledge the Self in each other can there be real peace.

Fighting the wounds of the past will only deepen those wounds. Relaxation is the method that heals the wounds of the mind, not reaction.

We should learn to love everyone equally, because in essence we are all one, one Atman, one soul.

If we have love and compassion in our hearts, then we will wholeheartedly serve those who suffer from lack of food, clothing and shelter.

In this age of selfishness, selfless service is the only soap that truly purifies.

Faith in a higher power helps us to control our mind and thoughts.

If the desires are not controlled now, later they will control you.

If you are unable to meditate, chant your mantra or sing bhajans.

Most human beings know only the language of exploitation. Due to their selfishness, they are unable to consider others.

A person's destiny can be changed through the power of a saint.

We live in a calculative world and have a calculative mind, and in such a world, ego dominates.

The indicator of true knowledge is the ability to differentiate what uplifts us from what pulls us down.

Pray for a peaceful and contented mind in all circumstances.

"Is God a Man or a Woman ?" The answer to this question is neither God is That. But if you must give God a gender, God is more female than male, for he is contained in She.

If we let go of our likes and dislikes, we will become fit vessels to receive the God's ever flowing grace.

In most cases, worldly love ends in hatred and deep sorrow.

There are millions and millions of people who are thrown in the midst of poverty and starvation. Animals don't die of starvation, only human beings.

Food should be consumed while chanting your mantra inwardly. This will purify the food and the mind at the same time.

Real success is gaining the ability to face situations in life with maturity.

We have nothing to lose by trusting the infinite power of the Self, except the bondage of our own ignorance.

There is the path of karma, selfless action, the path of love and devotion, the path of training the mind and the path of Yoga, mantra and tantra this is what the various saints advocated.

Look at the optimism of Nature. Nothing can stop it. Only the ego makes humans pessimistic, and this causes suffering.

Any action done with the right attitude, understanding and discrimination will take you closer to liberation. If however, the same action is done without the right attitude, it will bind you.

Pure love makes you feel as light as a flower. You won't feel any heaviness or burden. Ego creates the burden.

Our hearts are the shrine; that is where God should be installed. Our good thoughts are the flowers to worship Him. Good deeds form the worship, good words form the hymns and love forms the offering.

Each and every living being in nature is part of God's body.

If we have been able to give happiness to a soul-even for a minute-it makes our life blessed.

The language of love is the language of humility or humbleness.

What makes Amma happy, is to see her children helping others to feel happy.

We should try our best to relieve the suffering of others in whatever way we can.

...love is our true nature. When we do not express love in our words and actions it is like honey hidden in a rock.

Let us take from Nature only what we really need, and try to give back to some extent.

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.

Chant your mantra while engaged in work. This way, the mind will be continuously focused on Him.

Many people talk a lot about environmental preservation, but true greatness lies in putting these principles into practice and actually doing something about it.

Develop the ability to stand back as a witness to your thoughts. This will make your mind strong.

Death is not complete annihilation. It is a pause. It is like pressing the pause button on a tape recorder.