Quotes from Mata Amritanandamayi

Amidst sorrows, the only thing that enlivens us is optimistic faith. Never lose that faith.

Grace is openness. By remaining open, you let go of your ego and narrow-minded views, and allow divine grace to express itself through you.

Every night, contemplate: What good did I do today? How can I do better tomorrow?

Love and spiritual values received from parents are the strongest assets for a child to face the various trials of adulthood.

To awaken spiritual unity, and to spread to others the love that is our inherent nature, is the true goal of human life.

The impermanent, which is the body, is given too much importance. The permanent, which is the Atman, is completely forgotten. This should change.

Just as armor protects the soldier, spiritual knowledge protects us from the difficulties of life.

Too much reasoning has spoiled the contemporary mind. People have lost their hearts and faith.

Just as food and sleep are necessary for the body, spiritual understanding is needed for a healthy mind.

If we are not able to fix the Lord firmly in our hearts, even a lifetime of temple-going does not do us any good.

Be content and happy with whatever comes to you.

If we keep holding on to God, there is nothing to fear.

Parents need to nourish spiritual values in their children from a very young age.

Don't get angry. Try not to speak roughly or use harsh words.

Thankfulness is a humble, open and prayerful attitude that helps you receive more of God's grace.

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

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

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

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

The real mistake humans have committed lays in the inability to differentiate between requirements and luxuries.

Our ultimate dharma is self-realization. Thoughts and actions that support our spiritual evolution are real dharma.

The extra luggage of indiscriminate dreams, desires and attachments will make your life's journey miserable.

The person who constantly studies without doing spiritual practice is like the fool who attempts to live in the blueprint of a house.

Children, temples are places where, at least for a short while, the remembrance of God is kindled in our hearts which otherwise are totally immersed in worldly transactions.