Quotes About Ananda

try to think of God as a vast, infinite, unified field of perfect love—and nothing else. (Equivalent terms would be joy or bliss; in Sanskrit, ananda.) Since very few humans have ever experienced such love, it's almost impossible to imagine. But if God is perfect love, and God created us "in His image," then we must also be perfect love.

Ananda: that joy without which the universe will fall apart and collapse.

Ananda," Mrs. Murry said thoughtfully. "That rings some kind of bell." "It's Sanskrit," Charles Wallace said. Meg asked, "Does it mean anything?" "That joy in existence without which the universe will fall apart and collapse.

Ananda always wanted to listen and learn, while I was devoted to active practice. This is why I have already managed to attain supreme awakening, while Ananda has been taking care of my teachings. He will take care of the Dharma storehouses of future buddhas, and teach, transform, and develop multitudes of bodhisattvas. Such was his original vow. So now he receives this assurance.

Plant the seeds of Love in your hearts. Let them grow into trees of Service and shower the sweet fruit of Ananda. Share the Ananda with all. That is the proper way to celebrate the Birthday.