Quotes from Mata Amritanandamayi

Too much concern about physical security and too little concern about spirituality is the hallmark of today's world.

Real happiness in life comes from the mental capacity to adapt to any situation.

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

Children, we must cultivate reverence towards all great masters, monks and gurus.

Today, society is sacrificing love, values and dharma in its pursuit of materialistic gains.

When people live in accordance with Nature, the song of life becomes sweet.

Unfortunately, the only meaning that society attributes to life today is an opportunity to make money.

Do your actions in the world, without forgetting that your find goal in life is to break free from all bondage and limitations. Always 'remember that you have a higher goal to attain.

Children, we should simplify our life's needs and use the resulting savings for charity.

Take a vow for a life of service to others.

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.

Fundamentally, what everyone needs is mental strength and confidence, to manage the mind, just as we manage the outside world.

It is my children who have made all this possible. My children are my wealth; they are my strength.

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

Education for livelihood alone will never make our life full and complete.

The greatest tragedy in life is not death; the greatest tragedy takes place when our talents and capabilities are underutilized and allowed to rust while we are living.

Learn to be thankful to everyone, to the entire creation, even to your enemy and also to those who insult, because they all help you to grow

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

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.

A true spiritual seeker should exercise control all the time, throughout the day and night.

Be like the honeybee who gathers only nectar wherever it goes. Seek the goodness that is found in everyone.

Love one another without any expectations. Then, there is no need to go anywhere in search of heaven.

Love is the only medicine that can heal the wounds of the world.

Real love is the complete absence of any negative feelings towards anyone.